I heard on the radio today that the average person does this 22 times per day.

Any guesses?

Makes a post on the Artist formally known as Twitter?

Picks their nose? Lol

there are quite a few things that I do frequently every day...

    check my cell phone texts

    make phone calls

    eat snacks from my desk drawer, purse, cupboard, or get snacks or refreshments in my kitchen..

Danielle

Quote from: Lori Dee on April 17, 2025, 05:25:06 PMI heard on the radio today that the average person does this 22 times per day.

Any guesses?

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on April 17, 2025, 05:29:54 PMcheck my cell phone texts

    make phone calls

    eat snacks from my desk drawer, purse, cupboard, or get snacks or refreshments in my kitchen..

Close, but not the exact answer.

Hi Everyone

Old Mother Hubbard
Went to the Fridge,
To give the poor Dog a bone;
When she came there,
The Fridge was bare,
And so the poor Dog had none.

She went to the Baker's
To buy him some Bread;
When she came back
The Dog was dead!

She went to the Undertaker's
To buy him a coffin;
When she came back
The Dog was laughing.

Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
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Quote from: Lori Dee on April 17, 2025, 05:33:40 PMClose, but not the exact answer.

Okay so it has something to do with people staring at their phones all day like zombies? That's probably true, lol.

Checks their DM's?

No, I think probably these days it's "Takes a selfie."

If I were to make a guess, I would say to open the refrigerator.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 17, 2025, 06:30:37 PMIf I were to make a guess, I would say to open the refrigerator.

Sarah and Danielle were close, but Chrissy nailed it!

Hi Everyone

I'm sorry to say Chrissy and Danielle were not the first.  I was the first.

I said

QuoteWent to the Fridge.

and

QuoteThe Fridge was bare

Fridge = Refrigerator

So there    

Hugs for everyone who played
Sarah B

Takes a pee?

Quote from: Tig58072 on April 19, 2025, 07:21:36 PMTakes a pee?

Some medications will do that. 

The correct answer given on the radio was, "Open the refrigerator."

Quote from: Lori Dee on April 19, 2025, 07:39:32 PMSome medications will do that. 

ROFL! Freaking Spiro! 🤣

Hi Lori and Lilis

Quote from: Lilis on April 19, 2025, 08:08:08 PMROFL! Freaking Spiro! 🤣

and

Quote from: Lori Dee on April 19, 2025, 07:39:32 PMSome medications will do that. 

Take Depo Provera instead, that was what I was given.  No extra weeing.  After I had surgery Depo Provera was removed.

Hugs
Sarah B

Quote from: Sarah B on April 19, 2025, 09:29:19 PMTake Depo Provera instead, that was what I was given.  No extra weeing. 

I completely forgot about your earlier recommendation and didn't remember to bring it up with my provider during our last session.

There's to much happening all at once. 

I just sent this email:

"Hi Dr. S.,
I've been researching options for additional testosterone suppression and came across Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate).
I understand it's sometimes used off-label in transfeminine hormone therapy.
I'd love to ask a few questions about it to see if it might be a good fit for me."

Thank you so much for the reminder, Sarah. 


~ Lilis 💗

Holy cow, 22 times? 

I've only ever gotten to 4 and I was exhausted. 

Quote from: Devlyn on April 20, 2025, 10:09:55 AMHoly cow, 22 times? 

I've only ever gotten to 4 and I was exhausted. 

Well Devlyn, I can see why you are exhausted. You took out a pot roast, potatoes, corn, a full milk jug, pickles, and a half a countertop of assorted other condiments and foods during those four times. 

Just kidding.

I hope you are liking Spain.


Chrissy

Quote from: Lilis on April 19, 2025, 09:58:35 PMI completely forgot about your earlier recommendation and didn't remember to bring it up with my provider during our last session.

There's to much happening all at once. 

I just sent this email:

"Hi Dr. S.,
I've been researching options for additional testosterone suppression and came across Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate).
I understand it's sometimes used off-label in transfeminine hormone therapy.
I'd love to ask a few questions about it to see if it might be a good fit for me."

Thank you so much for the reminder, Sarah. 


~ Lilis 💗

I've been researching options for additional testosterone suppression and came across Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate).
I understand it's sometimes used off-label in transfeminine hormone therapy.
I'd love to ask a few questions about it to see if it might be a good fit for me."[/i]

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I have been doing some research on anti androgens. I'm  still not sure what is good for me, of course it is what is recommended by my provider, but I would like to have an input. I was going to make a post on this. But as I saw this I couldn't find anything on Depo Provera. I was wondering what many of you think.

Quote from: Annaliese on April 20, 2025, 10:50:01 AMI've been researching options for additional testosterone suppression and came across Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate).
I understand it's sometimes used off-label in transfeminine hormone therapy.
I'd love to ask a few questions about it to see if it might be a good fit for me."[/i]


I have been doing some research on anti androgens. I'm  still not sure what is good for me, of course it is what is recommended by my provider, but I would like to have an input. I was going to make a post on this. But as I saw this I couldn't find anything on Depo Provera. I was wondering what many of you think.

It may not be available in the U.S., but I don't know that for certain.

I tried Spiro and Finasteride, but they were ineffective and interfered with my other hormones. They work by affecting the 5a reductase enzyme, which affects testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones. Instead, they switched me to Eligard (leuprolide), which is an injection I get once every 90 days. It blocks testosterone production at the source. I also take Casodex (bicalutamide) tablets once per day. That does not interfere with any hormones but blocks androgen receptors, so any testosterone in the system will have no effect.

The body needs testosterone, not just for sexual function, but to be converted into other things the body needs. I think cholesterol is one of those. When you block testosterone, the body will convert a small amount of estrogen to testosterone, then to whatever it needs it for. By blocking the androgen receptors instead of attacking the hormone levels directly, the testosterone has no effect and can be converted to something else as needed.

I have found that it is a much better protocol and has been used for a long time as a form of chemical castration. Its primary use to to treat various cancers that target testosterone, so it has been proven effective.

The biggest obstacle is cost. Many providers will not prescribe it because it is expensive, and they know that a patient is less likely to follow a protocol if they can't afford it. My prescriptions are provided through the Veterans Administration, so they cost me nothing. If your insurance covers it, I would highly recommend it.

I use finasteride.  It seems to be quite helpful for my hair.

Chrissy