Megan

I started regularly reading Susan's last July before joining as a member in January.

Hence I have followed your entire story both ups and downs and it has been interesting and worthwhile.

I hope you continue with occasional updates.

Thank you for the whole record which is beneficial to so many.

Hugs

Pamela

Update: It's been a while since I've had anything to post in this thread, but there has been a recent change so...

The NHS GIC like the MTF HRT E level to be in the 400-600pmol/L range. At my previous dose I was measured at 382pmol/L. I spoke with my GP and she was happy for me to increase my dose,  to see if we can get it into this range.

I don't feel any specific need to raise the level, I've had good feminisation at 18months in,  though I'm curious if it will raise either my general energy levels (not noticeably bad) or my aerobic sports performance.

The main reason was that I don't want to encounter any push back from my GRS surgeon (who I see next month),  that my levels are too low.

I can likely see myself reducing my E intake again in the future,  but always in consultation with my doctor [emoji3526]. X

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I was a happy witness to the whole thing. 

Nice to see you posting on your HRT thread again Megan.

Surely you mean 382 pmol?

Good luck with your GCS surgeon in January.

Hugs

Pamela

Quote from: pamelatransuk on December 20, 2018, 07:19:43 AM
... Surely you mean 382 pmol?...

Yes I did! Fixed now,  TY. X

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Update: 5 days in on my new dose,  and my libido is definitely up!

On a personal note I feel a bit mixed about this change. One thing I really appreciated from starting HRT was the 'peace' it gave me.

This may be part of my body finding a new balance before leveling off again, or it might be a new normal; I'll update in a few weeks...

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Update: libido seems to be back to its usual background level, slightly to my relief, though it was interesting experiencing that kind of 'need' again, if only for a while.
I had my results back from latest bloods,  and my E is now sitting at a comfy 563pmol/L, easily within the GICs 400-600 range, so I guess there'll be no need for any further increases.
I've not noticed any other significant effect from the increase. X

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Update: I'm considering reducing my E dose back to the previous level.

Since starting on my initial E dose, it's been increased a further 3 times to get me into the correct range for the NHS.

Each time following an increase, after a few weeks of fluctuation, I've noticed libido and energy levels are higher than before. Having the extra energy is nice, the libido not so much.

I enjoy and I'm comfortable with my sexuality, but never liked my libido - HRT was a massive positive for me in that respect.

The latest E increase has raised my libido to a point that I'm not entirely comfortable with. I can safely reduce my dose slightly without any negative medical impact, so I'm considering it; I'll update here on my decision in a few weeks. X

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