Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Releca on September 27, 2015, 08:31:09 PM Return to Full Version
Title: About to begin
Post by: Releca on September 27, 2015, 08:31:09 PM
Post by: Releca on September 27, 2015, 08:31:09 PM
Before beginning the HRT are there any things that I really should know alright have a Therapist and I'm currently getting in contact with an outreach group I was just wondering if there was any additional tips are Dawn tickets that I relation know before I actually get started. Most of my body begin to develop I have been working on my voice for the last couple of years and can get quite convincing with people who don't know me very well. Tell me when I'm wondering is if there's anything else that I really should know beforehand because there's until you start it you really don't know so I was asking the community for help.
Title: Re: About to begin
Post by: Rachel on September 28, 2015, 07:50:17 PM
Post by: Rachel on September 28, 2015, 07:50:17 PM
Tip for HRT.
It depends on what HRT your doctor prescribes. I the doctor prescribes spironolactone then drink a lot of water, eat salty things and you will pee a lot.
You should make sure you are getting the correct amount if protein and healthy fats.
It depends on what HRT your doctor prescribes. I the doctor prescribes spironolactone then drink a lot of water, eat salty things and you will pee a lot.
You should make sure you are getting the correct amount if protein and healthy fats.
Title: Re: About to begin
Post by: Obfuskatie on September 28, 2015, 08:01:35 PM
Post by: Obfuskatie on September 28, 2015, 08:01:35 PM
Avoid things with lots of potassium as well, like bananas and some frozen meats. It can be poisonous in high doses, and spiro causes you to retain it and expel sodium. The levels of both in your blood are important to remain balanced with your insulin response, and keep your kidneys and liver healthy.
Also don't take extra estrogen, if your body gets too much at once it'll turn the extra into testosterone. Make sure you take both your anti-androgens and hormones at ideally the same times every day to maintain a moderate constant level. And make sure to eat healthily, you may gain weight, but you'll need it to grow and shift your fat distribution in the areas you want.
Hugs,
- Katie
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Also don't take extra estrogen, if your body gets too much at once it'll turn the extra into testosterone. Make sure you take both your anti-androgens and hormones at ideally the same times every day to maintain a moderate constant level. And make sure to eat healthily, you may gain weight, but you'll need it to grow and shift your fat distribution in the areas you want.
Hugs,
- Katie
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Title: Re: About to begin
Post by: Rachel on September 29, 2015, 04:11:58 PM
Post by: Rachel on September 29, 2015, 04:11:58 PM
I believe if excess E is taken it will not be used but if excess T is taken then it is converted to E. I could be wrong. The important point that Katie makes is do not self medicate and follow your Doctors hormone prescription.
HRT takes time so relax.
HRT takes time so relax.