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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: YinYanga on July 18, 2014, 10:35:19 AM

Title: Endo Visit: Muscle Strength
Post by: YinYanga on July 18, 2014, 10:35:19 AM

Just one of those " ??? ???" moments yesterday when I visited the Endo when I had to test muscle strength by using this thing: http://www.nymc.edu/fhp/centers/syncope/handgrip%20dynamometer.jpg

52kgs. Endo looked almost in disbelief, looked at my previous test which was the day before I started HRT which measured 37kgs which was actually more in the range of average women than my current 'strength"

I wasnt really sure whether to react in disgust or laughter. I mean I dont workout, I dont do some sort of drugs and my only dietary change has been oatmeal for breakfast instead of bread

I told him I might not have tried hard enough last time because I was way more nervous. Just hope its some artifact and it gets more normal next time

Vivien
Title: Re: Endo Visit: Muscle Strength
Post by: Dee Marshall on July 18, 2014, 10:43:16 AM
Strength doesn't matter as long as your shoulders are narrowing. If you end up looking womanly and can still lift heavy objects that's a plus.
Title: Re: Endo Visit: Muscle Strength
Post by: YinYanga on July 18, 2014, 10:51:12 AM
Hehe, he did grin and say that it was actually a plus if I keep some strength and it'd be quite handy

My shoulders have been more narrow than the average male so I guess I shouldnt have to worry

Odd week  :D