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Title: can I really be feeling something one day after starting estradiol
Post by: Carri F on December 04, 2015, 04:56:26 PM
Post by: Carri F on December 04, 2015, 04:56:26 PM
My doc has prescribed estradiol patches and yesterday was my first day wearing one. I'm guessing it's psychosomatic but I swear I've been getting odd sensations in both nipples. Is this possible or just wishful thinking? By the way, hello everyone, I'm Carri - a newbie here. Old (as in age) but new (as in joining this on-line community).
Title: Re: can I really be feeling something one day after starting estradiol
Post by: awilliams1701 on December 04, 2015, 06:19:40 PM
Post by: awilliams1701 on December 04, 2015, 06:19:40 PM
I suspect its probably a placebo affect, but hormones affect people differently. I do know mental changes are common for most people around the 1 week time frame. For me it took 3 months.
Title: Re: can I really be feeling something one day after starting estradiol
Post by: Maybebaby56 on December 04, 2015, 06:34:27 PM
Post by: Maybebaby56 on December 04, 2015, 06:34:27 PM
Hi Carri,
Welcome to Susan's Place! I started spiro and finasteride in July, and my endo added estradiol patches in August. The patches definitely had an effect mentally within the first week, but I did not feel anything unusual in my nipples until about two months later, when the spiro and estradiol dosages were increased. Now they hurt all the time, lol!
With kindness,
Terri
Welcome to Susan's Place! I started spiro and finasteride in July, and my endo added estradiol patches in August. The patches definitely had an effect mentally within the first week, but I did not feel anything unusual in my nipples until about two months later, when the spiro and estradiol dosages were increased. Now they hurt all the time, lol!
With kindness,
Terri
Title: Re: can I really be feeling something one day after starting estradiol
Post by: Ms Grace on December 04, 2015, 08:58:14 PM
Post by: Ms Grace on December 04, 2015, 08:58:14 PM
I suppose it's possible but then I have no idea about the efficacy of patches. All I can say is congrats, Just sit back and enjoy the ride...because even if what you're experiencing now is psychosomatic it won't be for long! :)
Title: Re: can I really be feeling something one day after starting estradiol
Post by: Carri F on December 07, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
Post by: Carri F on December 07, 2015, 05:31:10 PM
Thanks to all! I'm not seeing anything but I'm sure feeling things. Not quite pain, but sensitive, some soreness and a twinge once in while.