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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: AnnaCannibal on January 07, 2015, 07:03:23 PM

Title: Question about injectable estradiol
Post by: AnnaCannibal on January 07, 2015, 07:03:23 PM
Hi.  So after using estrogen patches fo 6 months, I decided itd be best to switch to injectable estradiol.  So my doctor prescribed it to me along with syringes.  I get to my pharmacy and the pharmacist proceeds to tell me injectable estradiol is no longer in production and Ill have to get a NEW prescription for oral estradiol.  Can someone shed some light on this matter because I really feel something isnt right here.
Title: Re: Question about injectable estradiol
Post by: Aus76 on January 07, 2015, 07:24:23 PM
I wish I had more info, but this same thing happened to me today when I requested injectable--they said nobody is making it. Trying gel.
Title: Re: Question about injectable estradiol
Post by: Wynternight on January 07, 2015, 07:37:37 PM
My understanding is that the 10 mg/1ml concentration of estradiol valerate is out of production but there are other concentrations available. You may have better luck at a compounding pharmacy.
Title: Re: Question about injectable estradiol
Post by: Rachel on January 07, 2015, 08:10:34 PM
I get del-estrogen from Walgreens. I just did a refill last week. The concentration is 40 mg/ml.
Title: Re: Question about injectable estradiol
Post by: Sydney_NYC on January 07, 2015, 08:40:26 PM
Last I heard only 20 mg/mL and 40 mg/mL is being produced with the exception of some compounding pharmacies are still making 10 mg/mL.
Title: Re: Question about injectable estradiol
Post by: Jennygirl on January 07, 2015, 08:47:45 PM
Just a quick interjection and reminder of site policy.

Concentration is okay to discuss, just please make sure to not mention amounts/dosages. Everything here has been fine so far, just a friendly reminder.

That is all, please do pass go and collect $200! :police:
Title: Re: Question about injectable estradiol
Post by: Jill F on January 07, 2015, 08:55:55 PM
Quote from: Jennygirl on January 07, 2015, 08:47:45 PM
Just a quick interjection and reminder of site policy.

Concentration is okay to discuss, just please make sure to not mention amounts/dosages. Everything here has been fine so far, just a friendly reminder.

That is all, please do pass go and collect $200! :police:

And when you collect it, please consider donating to Susan's.  ;)