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Title: Do you cycle or take progesterone daily?
Post by: Pisces228 on May 08, 2017, 10:28:39 AM
I had my 9 month hrt check up today.  Yay!  My Dr did start me on micronized progesterone and said to take it daily or for 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off depending how I feel.  I was just curious, for the people who are taking progesterone here, did you notice a difference between cycling or daily use?  Did you notice that daily use decreased your estradiols effects?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Do you cycle or take progesterone daily?
Post by: ainsley on May 08, 2017, 11:55:28 AM
I never cycled.  I take it daily with food.
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Post by: Barb99 on May 08, 2017, 12:05:52 PM
No cycling here either.
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Post by: mako9802 on May 08, 2017, 12:13:57 PM
Daily dose here
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Post by: RobynD on May 08, 2017, 12:16:43 PM
Take daily in the evening, sometimes with a glass of milk or such
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Post by: sarah1972 on May 08, 2017, 01:03:20 PM
I am cycling... 14 days per month. Trying to match a female cycle when it comes to progesterone.I do notice that after getting off progesterone every month, I get a bit cranky.
Title: Re: Do you cycle or take progesterone daily?
Post by: Sophia Sage on May 08, 2017, 03:12:40 PM
I've been cycling both E and P for two months now -- and I have to say, the emotional acuity of this regimen has been pretty heavy-duty.  But then, that's why I started cycling in the first place, to unlock some deeply buried feelings.  I wouldn't actually recommend it for any other purpose.  A steady-state regimen is perfectly appropriate as far as standard feminization is concerned.

Progesterone will have an impact on Estradiol effects, though, so you might inquire as to upping your E dose with your doctor if you feel you're not getting enough after being on P.
Title: Re: Do you cycle or take progesterone daily?
Post by: Pisces228 on May 08, 2017, 04:58:33 PM
Thanks for your replies, guys.  I think I'll start off as daily and see what happens.
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Post by: KayXo on May 08, 2017, 09:23:00 PM
I also take it daily, twice daily to keep levels more steady.
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Post by: Debra on May 09, 2017, 04:22:38 AM
I've tried it both ways. I standardized on just everyday. No real reason to cycle except to create fake PMS and such.
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Post by: Barb99 on May 09, 2017, 08:23:29 AM
Quote from: Debra on May 09, 2017, 04:22:38 AM
I've tried it both ways. I standardized on just everyday. No real reason to cycle except to create fake PMS and such.

OMG, PMS! I think one of the advantages of being trans is no PMS. Some of my girl friends think I'm so lucky not to have to deal with that.

Title: Re: Do you cycle or take progesterone daily?
Post by: Debra on May 09, 2017, 08:27:09 PM
Quote from: Charley on May 09, 2017, 08:23:29 AM
OMG, PMS! I think one of the advantages of being trans is no PMS. Some of my girl friends think I'm so lucky not to have to deal with that.

Yeah I get that. I still admit to feeling a bit left out when period talk comes up among friend circles.
Title: Re: Do you cycle or take progesterone daily?
Post by: Sophia Sage on May 10, 2017, 10:08:47 AM
Quote from: Debra on May 09, 2017, 08:27:09 PM
Yeah I get that. I still admit to feeling a bit left out when period talk comes up among friend circles.

Cycling may help bridge that gap.
Title: Re: Do you cycle or take progesterone daily?
Post by: Debra on May 11, 2017, 07:32:21 AM
Quote from: Sophia Sage on May 10, 2017, 10:08:47 AM
Cycling may help bridge that gap.

Yeah it just feels kinda silly.