Quote from: Joi on October 17, 2015, 06:43:51 PM
Between 1997 & 2002, I was on a low dose Estradiol pill with no andro blockers. I was 50 yrs old at the time. I experienced fairly rapid changes (breast budding, skin changes and fat re-distribution + emotional changes i.e. tearful reactions to simple things like a sad movie). Fast forward to 2015, started Xsex hormone therapy in early March. this time Spiro, Medroxyprogesterone, Estradiol Patches. After 90 days T levels off the chart low, E levels only 31. At 150 days & new labs, T-levels still below 1.0, E level 42. My endo dbld my E patches. So far: some breast tenderness, but little noticeable growth, skin dryness, and some softening. No emotional reactions at all. 
? Will test again in Nov. My endo said he wanted to see my E level at or below 200. I'm older now and have been told not to expect much at age 67. Sure would like to see something movement at least above 100, but it's wait and see for now.
Perhaps, you aren't seeing changes because your estrogen dose is too low? Or the progestin, medroxyprogesterone acetate, is opposing it too strongly? I'm surprised your doctor prescribed you this progestin as it has shown to increase risk of clotting, cardiovascular complications, breast cancer and sometimes cause depression in some. It also has androgenic effects. Perhaps suggest
bio-identical progesterone to your doctor instead which has, according to several studies, none of these side-effects?
I'm not telling you what to do, I'm not a doctor but instead, I'm suggesting that you share these with your doctor and see what they have to say. Working together, as doctor and informed patient, is always best, in my book, at least.
I've known women your age and older develop quite nicely.
