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Title: Cramps after starting T
Post by: alex408 on April 12, 2010, 02:10:26 AM
Post by: alex408 on April 12, 2010, 02:10:26 AM
I started T 9 months ago and haven't had a period since. However, over the past 4 or 5 months I've been getting what feels like menstrual cramps and other menstrual symptoms about the time that I would have typically had my period. It has also been getting worse as each month passes. Anyone else experience this? I thought that maybe my T levels were low but the tests came back just a tiny bit high (My doc said it was probably because my previous injection was somewhat close to the date of the blood work)
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: Jamie-o on April 12, 2010, 07:04:54 AM
Post by: Jamie-o on April 12, 2010, 07:04:54 AM
Yep. I've had exactly the same experience. Cramps, but no period,and T levels a touch high. Could be the result of T turning to E, but I really don't know.
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: alex408 on April 12, 2010, 12:11:04 PM
Post by: alex408 on April 12, 2010, 12:11:04 PM
hm that's interesting. Maybe I should get my dosage lowered slightly.
some friends suggested getting a pap smear but I'd like to avoid that at all costs lol
some friends suggested getting a pap smear but I'd like to avoid that at all costs lol
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: Lex on April 12, 2010, 02:44:16 PM
Post by: Lex on April 12, 2010, 02:44:16 PM
I'm not sure, but I heard that having too much T in your system can have reversed effects.. Maybe you should talk to your doc about lowering your dosage a bit?
Just a thought though.
I'm 2 months on T and still have cramps and a period :-\ But it's not nearly as bad as it used to be ;D
Good luck!
Just a thought though.
I'm 2 months on T and still have cramps and a period :-\ But it's not nearly as bad as it used to be ;D
Good luck!
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: JakeDenver on April 12, 2010, 03:07:07 PM
Post by: JakeDenver on April 12, 2010, 03:07:07 PM
Ive been on T 11 weeks now and I dont have a period. I get cramps the day before my next injection thats about it. You should probably get another blood test. Its probably not healthy.
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: Carson on April 13, 2010, 09:40:41 AM
Post by: Carson on April 13, 2010, 09:40:41 AM
I have been on T for 3 and a half months and only got a period the week after I started T and then not after that. I do get cramps once in awhile but attributed it to everything starting to shut down? But my T levels came back really high so maybe it is converting to estrogen and just not causing a period? My dose is being lowered so maybe that will help.
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: Benjamin on April 14, 2010, 11:26:43 AM
Post by: Benjamin on April 14, 2010, 11:26:43 AM
Alex and Jamie -
Yep, the EXACT same thing is happening to me. I've been on T almost 2 years. Since Jan., I've had all the symptoms of a period (occurring every 28 days) but no period. T tested very high -- but LH, FSH and estrogen tested very low.
Ben
Yep, the EXACT same thing is happening to me. I've been on T almost 2 years. Since Jan., I've had all the symptoms of a period (occurring every 28 days) but no period. T tested very high -- but LH, FSH and estrogen tested very low.
Ben
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: alex408 on April 15, 2010, 12:20:22 AM
Post by: alex408 on April 15, 2010, 12:20:22 AM
Carson & Ben,
I've been trying to send you guys private messages but I can't find the create message function that the Help sections mentions. Can you send one to me? I need to ask you both a question
I've been trying to send you guys private messages but I can't find the create message function that the Help sections mentions. Can you send one to me? I need to ask you both a question
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: LordKAT on April 15, 2010, 12:34:31 AM
Post by: LordKAT on April 15, 2010, 12:34:31 AM
You need one more post. At 15 you can send PM and have an avatar as well as some other benefits
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: alex408 on April 15, 2010, 12:37:11 AM
Post by: alex408 on April 15, 2010, 12:37:11 AM
Ohhhh ok. Well hope this works
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: alex408 on April 30, 2010, 03:07:03 PM
Post by: alex408 on April 30, 2010, 03:07:03 PM
I just got the results back from another blood test. Turns out my liver function and hemoglobin levels were both elevated. My doctor lowered my dose
Title: Re: Cramps after starting T
Post by: Carson on April 30, 2010, 06:38:06 PM
Post by: Carson on April 30, 2010, 06:38:06 PM
I just started on my lower dose yesterday so we will see if the cramps go away or worse if the period comes back.