Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Ella_bella on May 31, 2016, 01:59:53 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ella_bella on May 31, 2016, 01:59:53 AM
Post by: Ella_bella on May 31, 2016, 01:59:53 AM
Just had my 1st Estrogen implant "installed".
Now I hate needles... but Dr Hayes was pretty fantastic. My wife came along for the support!
The experience was great, it was put into my left upper buttock. Ive got a bit of a dull ache now approx 3hrs later.
No more estrogen tablets 3 times per day. Happy days!
Now I hate needles... but Dr Hayes was pretty fantastic. My wife came along for the support!
The experience was great, it was put into my left upper buttock. Ive got a bit of a dull ache now approx 3hrs later.
No more estrogen tablets 3 times per day. Happy days!
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: AnonyMs on May 31, 2016, 02:31:38 AM
Post by: AnonyMs on May 31, 2016, 02:31:38 AM
I always get euphoria a few days afterwards. Something to look forward to.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ms Grace on May 31, 2016, 05:35:18 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on May 31, 2016, 05:35:18 AM
Congrats. That spot will be a little tender for a few days but shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: FrancisAnn on May 31, 2016, 05:45:06 AM
Post by: FrancisAnn on May 31, 2016, 05:45:06 AM
Good for you. I'm trying to finally get an implant from a new doc, it's sure a pain in the bull with all these pills & patches, yuck.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: luna nyan on May 31, 2016, 06:32:58 AM
Post by: luna nyan on May 31, 2016, 06:32:58 AM
Jab, cut, push, sticker, and bandaid!
No more pills, gotta love it!
And the smaller implants seem to agree with people better.
No more pills, gotta love it!
And the smaller implants seem to agree with people better.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: FrancisAnn on June 01, 2016, 07:54:25 AM
Post by: FrancisAnn on June 01, 2016, 07:54:25 AM
I sure want to move to an implant soon. I tried Climara patches again yesterday, my skin gets so red so quick from those things, yuck.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: HourGlass2B on June 02, 2016, 03:50:38 PM
Post by: HourGlass2B on June 02, 2016, 03:50:38 PM
Hello to all, I live in Warren, MICHIGAN. Does anyone know where to find a dr. That'll prescribe estrogen implants here in the states. I'd hate to have to travel far to get them. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 05, 2016, 07:12:50 PM
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 05, 2016, 07:12:50 PM
I might be getting that later this year. Is it painful and are there stitches? It makes me a little queezy...
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: AnonyMs on June 05, 2016, 09:01:49 PM
Post by: AnonyMs on June 05, 2016, 09:01:49 PM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 05, 2016, 07:12:50 PM
I might be getting that later this year. Is it painful and are there stitches? It makes me a little queezy...
Dr Hayes does an anesthetic injection first, after which the implant is totally painless. I find the anesthetic itself stings quite a lot, but others say it doesn't. Dr Hayes current implants are quite small and heal relatively quickly. Some discomfort for a few days, and I can notice for a week or so (maybe 2 , I forget). He used to use larger implants that needed a stitch and took a bit longer to heal. Still totally worth it though.
I have a bit of a phobia with injections and I have no issues at all with implants. I love them.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Quote from: AnonyMs on June 05, 2016, 09:01:49 PMWill see how I go. If my bloods show my liver isn't doing as well taking the HRT orally I'll definitely look into the implant. Thanks. :)
Dr Hayes does an anesthetic injection first, after which the implant is totally painless. I find the anesthetic itself stings quite a lot, but others say it doesn't. Dr Hayes current implants are quite small and heal relatively quickly. Some discomfort for a few days, and I can notice for a week or so (maybe 2 , I forget). He used to use larger implants that needed a stitch and took a bit longer to heal. Still totally worth it though.
I have a bit of a phobia with injections and I have no issues at all with implants. I love them.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: AnonyMs on June 06, 2016, 01:45:12 AM
Post by: AnonyMs on June 06, 2016, 01:45:12 AM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Will see how I go. If my bloods show my liver isn't doing as well taking the HRT orally I'll definitely look into the implant. Thanks. :)
If you have the option to get an implant I'd strongly recommend doing it.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ella_bella on June 07, 2016, 03:46:41 AM
Post by: Ella_bella on June 07, 2016, 03:46:41 AM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 12:05:53 AMIt's a higher and more consistent delivery of Estrogen, definitely a good reason to try it out. I've found my moods are much better too!
Will see how I go. If my bloods show my liver isn't doing as well taking the HRT orally I'll definitely look into the implant. Thanks. :)
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