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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Ella_bella on May 31, 2016, 01:59:53 AM

Title: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ella_bella on May 31, 2016, 01:59:53 AM
Just had my 1st Estrogen implant "installed".

Now I hate needles... but Dr Hayes was pretty fantastic. My wife came along for the support!
The experience was great, it was put into my left upper buttock. Ive got a bit of a dull ache now approx 3hrs later.
No more estrogen tablets 3 times per day. Happy days!
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: AnonyMs on May 31, 2016, 02:31:38 AM
I always get euphoria a few days afterwards. Something to look forward to.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ms Grace on May 31, 2016, 05:35:18 AM
Congrats. That spot will be a little tender for a few days but shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: FrancisAnn on May 31, 2016, 05:45:06 AM
Good for you. I'm trying to finally get an implant from a new doc, it's sure a pain in the bull with all these pills & patches, yuck.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: luna nyan on May 31, 2016, 06:32:58 AM
Jab, cut, push, sticker, and bandaid!

No more pills, gotta love it!

And the smaller implants seem to agree with people better.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: FrancisAnn on June 01, 2016, 07:54:25 AM
I sure want to move to an implant soon. I tried Climara patches again yesterday, my skin gets so red so quick from those things, yuck.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: HourGlass2B on June 02, 2016, 03:50:38 PM
Hello to all, I live in Warren, MICHIGAN. Does anyone know where to find a dr. That'll prescribe estrogen implants here in the states. I'd hate to have to travel far to get them. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 05, 2016, 07:12:50 PM
I might be getting that later this year. Is it painful and are there stitches? It makes me a little queezy...
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: AnonyMs on June 05, 2016, 09:01:49 PM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 05, 2016, 07:12:50 PM
I might be getting that later this year. Is it painful and are there stitches? It makes me a little queezy...

Dr Hayes does an anesthetic injection first, after which the implant is totally painless. I find the anesthetic itself stings quite a lot, but others say it doesn't. Dr Hayes current implants are quite small and heal relatively quickly. Some discomfort for a few days, and I can notice for a week or so (maybe 2 , I forget). He used to use larger implants that needed a stitch and took a bit longer to heal. Still totally worth it though.

I have a bit of a phobia with injections and I have no issues at all with implants. I love them.

Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Quote from: AnonyMs on June 05, 2016, 09:01:49 PM
Dr Hayes does an anesthetic injection first, after which the implant is totally painless. I find the anesthetic itself stings quite a lot, but others say it doesn't. Dr Hayes current implants are quite small and heal relatively quickly. Some discomfort for a few days, and I can notice for a week or so (maybe 2 , I forget). He used to use larger implants that needed a stitch and took a bit longer to heal. Still totally worth it though.

I have a bit of a phobia with injections and I have no issues at all with implants. I love them.
Will see how I go. If my bloods show my liver isn't doing as well taking the HRT orally I'll definitely look into the implant. Thanks. :)
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: AnonyMs on June 06, 2016, 01:45:12 AM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Will see how I go. If my bloods show my liver isn't doing as well taking the HRT orally I'll definitely look into the implant. Thanks. :)

If you have the option to get an implant I'd strongly recommend doing it.
Title: Re: Estrogen Implant
Post by: Ella_bella on June 07, 2016, 03:46:41 AM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on June 06, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Will see how I go. If my bloods show my liver isn't doing as well taking the HRT orally I'll definitely look into the implant. Thanks. :)
It's a higher and more consistent delivery of Estrogen, definitely a good reason to try it out. I've found my moods are much better too!


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