Quote from: Jayne01 on December 20, 2017, 05:24:22 AM
Hi Megan, I just spent the last couple of hours getting all caught up on this thread. Firstly, I am very glad that your recent heath scare with the blood in your plumbing turned out to be nothing serious.

I really enjoyed reading this thread. I first started low dose E back in June. My dosage was ramped up over 2 months but then I had a major meltdown and stopped taking the meds for a month. I started full dose E and Spiro 6th September, so that is what I am counting as my official HRT start date. Reading your posts all one after another was like reading a timeline of just about everything I have experienced. It's amazing how similar the effects HRT has had on us all. I didn't even realise some of the effects until I read your posts.

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Jayne

I read many similar threads from others before my own HRT adventure. They gave me a great insight into what to expect along the way, and as a result I've had confidence not fear as the changes have revealed themselves.
I'm glad you've found it of use. X

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Quote from: Megan. on December 20, 2017, 05:35:32 AM

I read many similar threads from others before my own HRT adventure. They gave me a great insight into what to expect along the way, and as a result I've had confidence not fear as the changes have revealed themselves.
I'm glad you've found it of use. X

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And now you are helping people like me in turn!

Good to know my random witterings are of use [emoji16]

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Quick update: Increased my E dose,  for the second time, today. I won't say how often and how big,  but I'm really hoping this is enough to get me up into a good range.

Also had my third 3 monthly AA blocker jab this morning,  with my two young kids giggling as 'daddy' got a needle in him bum (left cheek for those curious).

So this is 6 months HRT!!! [emoji16]

X.

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Yay!!

If necessary, you can always turn the other cheek   

Quote from: Kendra on December 22, 2017, 03:13:09 PM
Yay!!

If necessary, you can always turn the other cheek   

Haha, indeed, the lovely nurse actually tracks it for me.

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Hurray on the 1/2 year milestone. And what better celebration can you ask for than the laughter of your kids?

Congrats on both counts Megan. And don't be giving the nice nurse the bums rush either. Just smile and thank her.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Congrats on 6 months Megan!

Quote from: Megan. on December 22, 2017, 01:18:25 PMSo this is 6 months HRT!!! [emoji16]

Cool, Megan! I started one day before you did! June 21st, the first day of Stephanie's Summer.

Quick update:
My regular 1.5km swims at my local pool seem to be harder on my arms/shoulders, it doesn't feel like I had the power I used to,  despite regular training. I'm guessing this could be an effect of the HRT and reduced upper-body strength.

As a result of shrinkage from either lack of usage or HRT effects, getting erect is becoming slightly uncomfortable. I still can with a little effort, but have little desire, and the mild discomfort is only serving to make me even less inclined.

I've not had the emotional instability I had from my first E increase. This second increase seems to have made my emotions more stable and level. I slightly miss the wild ride, it's more like a lazy river now [emoji5].

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I wish I could swim 1.5km. I can barely swim 15 metre, I'm not joking either. I have noticed a distinct reduction in my endurance in whatever activity I may be doing. Even walking up a few flights of stairs I start breathing heavier than I used to. Not a huge difference from before but noticeable.

I would suspect that as your body gets used to it's new chemistry and your mind learns to process emotions better, then you would end up being more emotionally stable. The wild roller coaster can be exciting though!

Jayne

Congrats on reaching six months.  It seems that after you reach the three month mark time picks up and starts to fly by.  At least it has for me.  Mainly I'm just happy December is almost over with. 

Keep it up.

Quote from: RobynTx on December 29, 2017, 06:04:36 AM
Congrats on reaching six months.  It seems that after you reach the three month mark time picks up and starts to fly by.  At least it has for me.  Mainly I'm just happy December is almost over with. 

Keep it up.

Tnx hun. I can't say December has been bad to me, quite the opposite for a change, despite family stresses! X

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Quote from: Megan. on December 28, 2017, 05:28:05 AM
As a result of shrinkage from either lack of usage or HRT effects, getting erect is becoming slightly uncomfortable. I still can with a little effort, but have little desire, and the mild discomfort is only serving to make me even less inclined.

Hi Megan,

Again congrats on the 6 month mark. I just realized you are only about 2 1/2 weeks behind me. Dec also marks my 6 months of full time and you are ahead of me there if I remember right.
  As for your becoming uncomfortable and lack of desire, I noticed those things too. It is uncomfortable enough that it leaves me wondering why I did  it. I actually cannot remember the last time I did it. So my little sister you are certainly not alone. (note to self: Perhaps we should investigate this female thing we keep hearing about)

Hugs,
   Laurie

Quote from: Laurie on December 29, 2017, 01:06:42 PM
Hi Megan,

Again congrats on the 6 month mark. I just realized you are only about 2 1/2 weeks behind me. Dec also marks my 6 months of full time and you are ahead of me there if I remember right.
  As for your becoming uncomfortable and lack of desire, I noticed those things too. It is uncomfortable enough that it leaves me wondering why I did  it. I actually cannot remember the last time I did it. So my little sister you are certainly not alone. (note to self: Perhaps we should investigate this female thing we keep hearing about)

Hugs,
   Laurie

We're rapidly becoming the wise, experienced ones! I pity the others [emoji23]

There's no wondering on my part,  the 'why' is burned into my memory. As for GRS,  that's still a very big questionmark for me. Sometimes I think heavily on it, others it's an irrelevance. Ifs, whats and whens will resolve themselves in due order; I'm just getting on with my life [emoji4]

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LOL Megan,

  I think you misunderstood what I wondered about doing. That part of my comment was completely in relation to this indulgence...

Quote from: Megan. on December 28, 2017, 05:28:05 AM
As a result of shrinkage from either lack of usage or HRT effects, getting erect is becoming slightly uncomfortable. I still can with a little effort, but have little desire, and the mild discomfort is only serving to make me even less inclined.

Hugs,
  Laurie

Haha, yes, understand now [emoji6].

And I love the term 'indulgence', couldn't put it better. X

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I am on injections once per week. Once I got over the fear of injecting myself I found the injections to be preferable because that's less pills, supposedly easier on the liver, and from what I hear it offers better results. However, one major drawback is toward the end of the week, like the last day or two before my injection is due, I will crash hard almost as if coming down from a sugar high. I'll get really moody and things like that. I haven't been on injections too long and hope it's something I can adjust to! Just putting this here in  case anyone else out there is on injections and find they feel lousy on the day before the next injection is due is not alone.

Quote from: Shadowsister on December 29, 2017, 08:48:47 PM
I am on injections once per week. Once I got over the fear of injecting myself I found the injections to be preferable because that's less pills, supposedly easier on the liver, and from what I hear it offers better results. However, one major drawback is toward the end of the week, like the last day or two before my injection is due, I will crash hard almost as if coming down from a sugar high. I'll get really moody and things like that. I haven't been on injections too long and hope it's something I can adjust to! Just putting this here in  case anyone else out there is on injections and find they feel lousy on the day before the next injection is due is not alone.

Tnx hun,  interesting to hear, E injections are not something I'd considered, but I'll look into them. I'm fine with needles,  so I wouldn't mind doing it. X

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Quote from: Megan. on December 30, 2017, 01:59:52 AM
Tnx hun,  interesting to hear, E injections are not something I'd considered, but I'll look into them. I'm fine with needles,  so I wouldn't mind doing it. X

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I would most definitely have to agree 100% that injections are the way to go with E. Decreased liver load and 100% absorption per my endo, plus the not having to wonder🤷‍♀️ did I take them did I not ...? I can't remember!

Do however ... I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH! make sure that in this process of injectable E that you order with plenty of time to spare. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten the national back order speech...

this is a result of it being a not commonly stocked normal pharmaceutical ..long story short , when you pick up prescription have them go ahead and order its replacement at that time ...then you've given yourself 30 days of resting and not worrying about the E train

.... so especially if you're weekly shot is due... to those of us that tank close to the end of our week, it's incredibly imperative to keep our cycle and chemical rhythm in sync. I am one of those that tanks.. I have the metabolism of a hummingbird.

so I've had to speak with my Endocrinologist and he has prescribed a compounded cream that I usually use about midweek to keep levels steady and effective until shot day. This plan has been my regimen that has worked wonderfully for me.

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