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Title: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on January 17, 2011, 11:45:33 PM
Post by: Nygeel on January 17, 2011, 11:45:33 PM
I wanted to know about how long it took those of you on testosterone to stop "bleeding" or how many cycles you've had since starting testosterone. I'm on my third and it's exceptionally horrible. Pre-T I would get hot flashes, now they're much worse. Cramps are worse and my dysphoria surrounding this process used to be next to non-existent and now it's amplified. I'm not sure as to how much longer I'll continue with this process but I'm really hoping this is the last one (although I've been saying that each time).
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Espenoah on January 17, 2011, 11:50:57 PM
Post by: Espenoah on January 17, 2011, 11:50:57 PM
My endocrinolgist informed me that it could take up to 6 cycles before it goes away...I couldn't tell you my experience since I haven't started T yet...
I hope it ends for you soon man.
I hope it ends for you soon man.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Elijah3291 on January 18, 2011, 12:00:48 AM
Post by: Elijah3291 on January 18, 2011, 12:00:48 AM
I had my first shot a few days before my expected period. I got that period, which was sometime around September 25th (my first shot was September 20th) That period was my last one. I have been on T almost 4 months.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on January 18, 2011, 12:05:31 AM
Post by: Nygeel on January 18, 2011, 12:05:31 AM
Also weird: I wasn't "regular" until I started T. Now everything is like clock work!
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: LordKAT on January 18, 2011, 02:00:30 AM
Post by: LordKAT on January 18, 2011, 02:00:30 AM
Mine was like Elijah.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: s1ncere on January 18, 2011, 03:22:12 AM
Post by: s1ncere on January 18, 2011, 03:22:12 AM
it took me 4 months after taking T to get rid of that nightmare.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: aLexBanonymous on January 18, 2011, 08:07:45 AM
Post by: aLexBanonymous on January 18, 2011, 08:07:45 AM
I've been on t for 4 months and still have my cycle. However, I had the exact opposite happen to me. As each month passed, things got lighter and where I used to have horrible cramps everytime, I now have next to nothing for cramps. Crossing my fingers that my next one doesn't come around.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Carson on January 18, 2011, 08:47:49 AM
Post by: Carson on January 18, 2011, 08:47:49 AM
I started T a week before I was supposed to get it again, I got that one and haven't had one since. I've been on T for a year.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Lee11 on January 18, 2011, 11:11:11 AM
Post by: Lee11 on January 18, 2011, 11:11:11 AM
I pretty much stopped right away. The only problem I had was actually recently when I changed to a shorter acting ester...the damn thing came back....went back on the long acting stuff at full dose so I should be ok again...
Thought I could get away with reducing the dose and changing esters at my age but obviously not...the menstrual cycle is surprisingly resilient....
Thought I could get away with reducing the dose and changing esters at my age but obviously not...the menstrual cycle is surprisingly resilient....
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nathan. on January 18, 2011, 11:16:55 AM
Post by: Nathan. on January 18, 2011, 11:16:55 AM
Mine stopped 3-4 days after my first injection.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Ryan on January 18, 2011, 01:44:48 PM
Post by: Ryan on January 18, 2011, 01:44:48 PM
Quote from: Elijah on January 18, 2011, 12:00:48 AMsame for me.
I had my first shot a few days before my expected period. I got that period, which was sometime around September 25th (my first shot was September 20th) That period was my last one. I have been on T almost 4 months.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Morgan on January 18, 2011, 02:37:41 PM
Post by: Morgan on January 18, 2011, 02:37:41 PM
I had one a few days after my first shot, and I'm due in a week or two. Crossing my fingers lol
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: JaceColton on January 19, 2011, 03:04:24 AM
Post by: JaceColton on January 19, 2011, 03:04:24 AM
My first shot of T was on the second day of my period and it stopped it in it's tracks, haven't had one since.
-J
-J
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Lee11 on January 19, 2011, 05:34:27 AM
Post by: Lee11 on January 19, 2011, 05:34:27 AM
I will add to this again based on my recent experience of dropping dose/changing ester and the period coming back....
I took a larger shot the day it looked like it started and it did stem the flow - it was totally manageable in that respect - however I was still left with horrible cramps for a week.....not an experience I intend to repeat this month....I am on it....lol!
I took a larger shot the day it looked like it started and it did stem the flow - it was totally manageable in that respect - however I was still left with horrible cramps for a week.....not an experience I intend to repeat this month....I am on it....lol!
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: kyril on January 19, 2011, 05:40:19 AM
Post by: kyril on January 19, 2011, 05:40:19 AM
I had one miserable one about 2 days after my first shot, and another lighter one about 5 weeks later, and some very light spotting about 6 weeks after that. Haven't had any bleeding since.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: mm on January 19, 2011, 10:26:44 AM
Post by: mm on January 19, 2011, 10:26:44 AM
I don't want to be on T and still get cramps every month. That would be really bad to still cramps and be down the as having a full period.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: aLexBanonymous on January 19, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
Post by: aLexBanonymous on January 19, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
I am having a major sad face on this matter right now. I was hoping I was finally done with all this crap but it decided to hit last night again. Crossing my fingers for it to be the last one.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: mm on January 20, 2011, 12:07:40 PM
Post by: mm on January 20, 2011, 12:07:40 PM
I hope it is for you, aLex
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Heath on January 20, 2011, 09:27:52 PM
Post by: Heath on January 20, 2011, 09:27:52 PM
I started my first injection January 4th and I got my period a few days ago. The cessation of my menstrual cycles is one of the many things about transitioning that I'm most looking forward to - I just hope it will be quick and I won't still be waiting 4 months into therapy like some of the less fortunate guys are in this thread. :(
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Lee11 on February 02, 2011, 12:24:19 PM
Post by: Lee11 on February 02, 2011, 12:24:19 PM
Got mine again this month after years on T...just weird. Nothing major....but still 'there' if you know what I mean....ah the wonders of the female anatomy....lol!!
Maybe its a crazy re appearance on the border of menopause.....no idea......
Maybe its a crazy re appearance on the border of menopause.....no idea......
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Mark on February 02, 2011, 01:02:00 PM
Post by: Mark on February 02, 2011, 01:02:00 PM
1 week after my first shot, i got my period. that was the last one.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on February 02, 2011, 02:11:05 PM
Post by: Nygeel on February 02, 2011, 02:11:05 PM
Well, I just had my dosage changed so hopefully that will do it.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on February 02, 2011, 03:09:58 PM
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on February 02, 2011, 03:09:58 PM
I got my first shot. The next day it started and that was the last one.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: BloodLeopard on February 04, 2011, 03:45:43 PM
Post by: BloodLeopard on February 04, 2011, 03:45:43 PM
I haven't stopped, but then again, who knows what's going wrong with me.
I've been on my period for 44 days now. :\
I've been on my period for 44 days now. :\
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: myles on February 04, 2011, 08:12:45 PM
Post by: myles on February 04, 2011, 08:12:45 PM
Mine stopped when I went to a "full" dose.
Myles
Myles
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Logan1986 on February 04, 2011, 11:05:45 PM
Post by: Logan1986 on February 04, 2011, 11:05:45 PM
i had three, then the fourth one lasted half a day and never came back ;D
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Alex201 on February 05, 2011, 01:04:09 PM
Post by: Alex201 on February 05, 2011, 01:04:09 PM
My PCOS has stopped my periods completely. Unfortunately that can be bad for my health. Oh well...I wouldn't cry if my ovaries shrivled up and died.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on February 16, 2011, 03:23:24 PM
Post by: Nygeel on February 16, 2011, 03:23:24 PM
Just started my 4th one today. Hurts like hell, feel like crap! My dose increased a month ago. I'm going to ask about increasing it again.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Vancha on February 16, 2011, 04:19:23 PM
Post by: Vancha on February 16, 2011, 04:19:23 PM
I got my first shot about four or five days before the last cycle I had. It was lighter and less horrible. Still had cramps, but they kicked in later, and went away faster. I haven't had one since, but a little bit of cramping that flares up at random points and then goes away. Talked to some people that said it's my organs dealing with being given less blood flow and perhaps shutting down. It's really not bad. For all of this who are dealing with periods... I would get your levels checked. You might just need a higher dose, and it won't do any harm to raise it just a little (at least, in most cases -- obviously consult with your doctor).
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on February 16, 2011, 04:29:42 PM
Post by: Nygeel on February 16, 2011, 04:29:42 PM
Quote from: Vince on February 16, 2011, 04:19:23 PMI got 'em checked. They're normal/low. My doctor increased my dose a little over a month ago and I'm still getting it. I can't afford to get my levels checked again.
For all of this who are dealing with periods... I would get your levels checked. You might just need a higher dose, and it won't do any harm to raise it just a little (at least, in most cases -- obviously consult with your doctor).
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Heath on February 16, 2011, 04:57:38 PM
Post by: Heath on February 16, 2011, 04:57:38 PM
I've had my 4th injection yesterday and
got the red death monday. This cycle seems significantly lighter though. As in it only lasted 2 days. They usually last 4 or 5 days. Does this mean I may not get it next month? I wonder.
got the red death monday. This cycle seems significantly lighter though. As in it only lasted 2 days. They usually last 4 or 5 days. Does this mean I may not get it next month? I wonder.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Lee11 on February 17, 2011, 09:11:14 PM
Post by: Lee11 on February 17, 2011, 09:11:14 PM
It never ceases to amaze me how resilient the female menstrual cycle is...crazy!!!
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on February 17, 2011, 09:17:54 PM
Post by: Nygeel on February 17, 2011, 09:17:54 PM
I heard back from my doctor today because I was still getting it and he upped my dose again. Stuff is complicated but now I'm at the dose he wanted me to be on originally.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on March 04, 2011, 08:46:56 PM
Post by: Nygeel on March 04, 2011, 08:46:56 PM
UPDATE!
It has been 16 days since my last period started. I've been spotting (I think that's what it is) for a few days and before that it was a regular flow. I think my uterus hates me. Luckily it's a mutual thing.
It has been 16 days since my last period started. I've been spotting (I think that's what it is) for a few days and before that it was a regular flow. I think my uterus hates me. Luckily it's a mutual thing.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: lancem27 on March 04, 2011, 10:29:27 PM
Post by: lancem27 on March 04, 2011, 10:29:27 PM
*stabs your uterus and sends it to outer space in a time capsule* Sorry they're taking so long to go away. :( Crossing my fingers for next month.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Sharky on March 04, 2011, 10:30:45 PM
Post by: Sharky on March 04, 2011, 10:30:45 PM
Maybe its the last hurrah.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Nygeel on March 04, 2011, 10:31:15 PM
Post by: Nygeel on March 04, 2011, 10:31:15 PM
Quote from: CalebLance on March 04, 2011, 10:29:27 PMD:
*stabs your uterus and sends it to outer space in a time capsule* Sorry they're taking so long to go away. :( Crossing my fingers for next month.
It's just that this one has lasted 16 days. I have to be cautious about things and it's all grrrr
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Randy on March 08, 2011, 07:31:48 PM
Post by: Randy on March 08, 2011, 07:31:48 PM
Took me 8 months. 8 miserable months for the damn thing to go away. I also was on a fairly low dose for most of that time. It took a lot of poking and prodding at my doc to get her to up it to a dose that made it stop. She never would let me go up to the dose that is standard for most trans guys I've heard of, but if it's enough that that awful nonsense stopped, I've let it go.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: BloodLeopard on March 14, 2011, 08:50:43 PM
Post by: BloodLeopard on March 14, 2011, 08:50:43 PM
Uh... It's been a whole damn year and a week, and I just started again.
I had a 50-day period not too long ago in which I got really sick and such. :\
I want my hysto so bad. ._.
I had a 50-day period not too long ago in which I got really sick and such. :\
I want my hysto so bad. ._.
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: Heath on March 15, 2011, 03:58:16 AM
Post by: Heath on March 15, 2011, 03:58:16 AM
I do my 6th injection tomorrow. VERY much hoping it won't happen this month (or ever again for that matter.)
It's funny to me...women can't wait to get their first period (and even compete with each other like in the book "Are You There, God? It's me, Margaret" by Judy Blume) but with us FTM's it's like "damn, is it ever gonna END?"
It's funny to me...women can't wait to get their first period (and even compete with each other like in the book "Are You There, God? It's me, Margaret" by Judy Blume) but with us FTM's it's like "damn, is it ever gonna END?"
Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: lancem27 on March 15, 2011, 05:03:34 AM
Post by: lancem27 on March 15, 2011, 05:03:34 AM
Quote(and even compete with each other like in the book "Are You There, God? It's me, Margaret" by Judy Blume
Me when I read that book and realized periods may happen to me:
Edit: Meh, dumb picture insert thingie.
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Title: Re: "Bleeding" while on T
Post by: xAndrewx on March 15, 2011, 02:38:28 PM
Post by: xAndrewx on March 15, 2011, 02:38:28 PM
Had one after my first shot but nothing since then. Had some cramping at around 2 months and was afraid the evil thing would happen but so far so good and I'm definitely hoping it doesn't happen again