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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: greencoloredpencil on March 13, 2016, 03:52:26 PM

Title: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: greencoloredpencil on March 13, 2016, 03:52:26 PM
I've been getting some pains in my testicles (both sides) after being on estradiol and finasteride for about a month and a half. I'm not on spironolactone due to side effects, so the only thing that's kind of an anti-androgen is finasteride. But I understand it's effects would be minimal as an anti-androgen.

Is this normal?
Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: StillAnonymous on March 13, 2016, 04:02:20 PM
I've been on estradiol, spironolactone, and finasteride for several months, and I have not noticed any pain there.  I would consider calling your physician just to be safe.
Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: Deborah on March 13, 2016, 04:17:43 PM
I agree.  I don't think pain is expected so if it keeps up more than a few days or gets worse you should talk to your Dr.


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Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: Dee Marshall on March 13, 2016, 04:33:26 PM
I get occasional twinges. Neither of my doctors seems concerned. I just assumed it was due to their shrinking but by all means you should consult YOUR doctor.
Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: sparrow on March 13, 2016, 04:47:14 PM
I had a dull ache for a while, but I attributed that to the fact that I wear tight underwear.
Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: Rachel on March 13, 2016, 06:49:55 PM
I had aching in my gonads when I started HRT and for about 1 year. I am on E (high dose IM), spiro (low dose), finasteride and progesterone. My gonads shrank considerably and I attribute the aches to the shutting down and shrinkage of the gonads.

If you are worried call your HRT doctor.
Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: Ashey on March 13, 2016, 09:41:36 PM
I get occasional pains or aches. Usually on the right side.
Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: stephaniec on March 13, 2016, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: Ashey on March 13, 2016, 09:41:36 PM
I get occasional pains or aches. Usually on the right side.
ditto
Title: Re: testicle pain from estradiol?
Post by: BeverlyAnn on March 13, 2016, 11:00:12 PM
Orchalgia can have other causes so you might want to see a urologist.  I've had it for about a year left side only and occasionally bad enough to bend me over which is not good if you are sitting on the front pew at church.  :)  My urologist did a nerve block back in December which helped for a couple of months but the pain is back.  I see him again tomorrow for a procedure to make the pain go away forever.