Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: natalie.ashlyne on May 28, 2017, 10:27:08 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Estradiol with out suprefact
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on May 28, 2017, 10:27:08 AM
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on May 28, 2017, 10:27:08 AM
Hi I was on estradiol and progesterone and suprefact I got finally got insurance and it covers the estradiol and progesterone but not the suprefact I am waiting to see the doctor to see if he can give me something else that I can afford as suprefact has now gone up again. Will I still see changes or is it pointless to take it
Title: Re: Estradiol with out suprefact
Post by: TinaVane on May 28, 2017, 10:30:21 AM
Post by: TinaVane on May 28, 2017, 10:30:21 AM
I never heard of suprefact bout to google it
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Title: Re: Estradiol with out suprefact
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on May 28, 2017, 10:33:11 AM
Post by: natalie.ashlyne on May 28, 2017, 10:33:11 AM
It is used as an aa
Title: Re: Estradiol with out suprefact
Post by: sarah1972 on May 28, 2017, 02:24:20 PM
Post by: sarah1972 on May 28, 2017, 02:24:20 PM
Your insurance may have a web site where you can log in and check what medications are covered. Generic medication is covered more often and has a lower copay that brand name meds. Might be worth checking. Many here are using either finasteride or spironolactone as AA. It does depend a bit on a persons medical history too what the best choice is.
Absolutely worth talking too your doctor to see if there is a covered alternative...
Absolutely worth talking too your doctor to see if there is a covered alternative...
Title: Re: Estradiol with out suprefact
Post by: Dani on May 28, 2017, 04:19:47 PM
Post by: Dani on May 28, 2017, 04:19:47 PM
Suprefact is a trade name for Buserelin Acetate. This med effects the pituitary gland and is used for certain hormone responsive cancers. There are some side effects you may be concerned about, such as other hormone imbalances, like an increase in testosterone. Also, FSH and LH will be effected. Initially you get an increase in these two hormones, but with long term use, your body becomes less sensitive to the effects of these hormones.
In my opinion, as long as you do not have any other issues besides gender dysphoria, Suprefact would not be my first choice as an Antiandrogen. Spironolactone or Finasteride are much more commonly used for this purpose.
In my opinion, as long as you do not have any other issues besides gender dysphoria, Suprefact would not be my first choice as an Antiandrogen. Spironolactone or Finasteride are much more commonly used for this purpose.
Title: Re: Estradiol with out suprefact
Post by: April_TO on May 29, 2017, 02:34:03 PM
Post by: April_TO on May 29, 2017, 02:34:03 PM
I am on Suprefact. If you are in Canada, I will suggest Cyproterone Acetate on minimal dose since it is a very powerful AA and cheaper. I recently switched to Suprefact because it almost mimics an orchi without having one and it's also considered a gold standard for AA as it really goes to the source of your T. However, I understand that the cost is quite prohibitive and my insurance covers it 100%.
Take care and Goodluck!
Take care and Goodluck!