Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: RockiesRhea on May 11, 2017, 09:50:00 AM Return to Full Version

Title: Need clarification about third sticky down (the banned to talk about product)
Post by: RockiesRhea on May 11, 2017, 09:50:00 AM
I get why, i agree why, Im concerned about where in the first post in that thread estradiol is being commented on.
Its what EVERYONE in canada that I know is taking for estrogen.

Is it not estradiol thats dangerous but when cyproterone and estra-diol are combined?

So what is the alternative if estradiol is so dangerous and what to do about it if im being prescribed estradiol for my estrogens.

This has me particularly worried as I've been on estradiol for 3 years.
Title: Re: Need clarification about third sticky down (the banned to talk about product)
Post by: staciM on May 11, 2017, 10:28:13 AM
Hey Rhea, if it's the post I'm thinking about, they refer to ethinyl estradiol, and not bio-identical estrodiol that you are likely prescribed.  Dr J?
Title: Re: Need clarification about third sticky down (the banned to talk about product)
Post by: Dena on May 11, 2017, 04:26:38 PM
If you search on the internet, you will discover that the drug isn't intended for use in HRT. The rations of the medications are wrong and to use it effectively to transition might result in serious health issues. The drugs might be provided separately or a different combination of drugs would provide a far safer alternative. In a proper treatment program this drug would never be used so the only other reason for discussing it would be self medication which isn't permitted under TOS 8
Title: Re: Need clarification about third sticky down (the banned to talk about product)
Post by: WendyA on May 11, 2017, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: RockiesRhea on May 11, 2017, 09:50:00 AM
I get why, i agree why, Im concerned about where in the first post in that thread estradiol is being commented on.
Its what EVERYONE in canada that I know is taking for estrogen.

Is it not estradiol thats dangerous but when cyproterone and estra-diol are combined?

You are correct it is the combination that is dangerous.  The post clearly states that Diane-35 (cyproterone and estra-diol) can't be discussed.  How you got from this sticky that estradiol is bad is a mystery to me.

Quote from: RockiesRhea on May 11, 2017, 09:50:00 AM
So what is the alternative if estradiol is so dangerous and what to do about it if im being prescribed estradiol for my estrogens.

This has me particularly worried as I've been on estradiol for 3 years.

Estradiol is the standard and is not at issue.  For the most part those of us on M2F HRT take some form of estradiol.  This is not an issue and has proven to be safe.  Take a breath and worry no more.
Title: Re: Need clarification about third sticky down (the banned to talk about product)
Post by: RockiesRhea on May 13, 2017, 01:01:43 PM
Ive now done a little (tiny bit) of reading and am very relieved to know that its the combination.
Thankyou for the clarification I was, to say the least, concerned.
Title: Re: Need clarification about third sticky down (the banned to talk about product)
Post by: RockiesRhea on May 13, 2017, 01:03:29 PM
Staci I dont know what you mean by Dr. J!
Is this a Dr in calgary?
I receive my HRT scripts from a Dr local to canmore. I have been for a long time now.