Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on September 28, 2025, 02:59:01 PMMy estradiol level was at 45, and my kidney function was normal. That's all I got back.

Hopefully, your doctor will review your results with you. Glad the kidney function is normal. I had a brief scare once, but it was resolved quickly.

For HRT, my estradiol was at 45 after my first 30 days on the pills. They may want to repeat the labs in another 30 days to see if your levels are changing. If not changing, they may want to increase your dosage to get your levels up into the target range.

Good luck. Let us know how it goes. We appreciate the updates!

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on September 28, 2025, 02:59:01 PMMy estradiol level was at 45, and my kidney function was normal. That's all I got back.

Hey,

Lori covered most of it.

I'd just add that it's worth asking for the full report, and also which company is running the labs.

Most lab companies have a patient portal where you can check all your results directly.


~ Lilis 🌷

Quote from: Lilis on September 28, 2025, 07:02:32 PMHey,

Lori covered most of it.

I'd just add that it's worth asking for the full report, and also which company is running the labs.

Most lab companies have a patient portal where you can check all your results directly.


~ Lilis 🌷

I'm going to message my doctor tomorrow when I get up.

Today started out good. I went and got my eyebrows done. I went to a friends house afterwards. I got emotional for no apparent reason. It was very rough. I felt so overwhelmed, and weighed down. It's frustrating since it didn't have a trigger.

@Alana Ashleigh

Dear Alana:

For several years earlier in my HRT ...  my emotions were all over the place.
  They finally settled down but I still end up crying for seemingly little reasons.

        Your eyebrows.... do you like how they turned out ?

HUGS, Danielle

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on September 28, 2025, 09:09:56 PMToday started out good. I went and got my eyebrows done. I went to a friends house afterwards. I got emotional for no apparent reason. It was very rough. I felt so overwhelmed, and weighed down. It's frustrating since it didn't have a trigger.

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on September 28, 2025, 09:37:07 PM@Alana Ashleigh

Dear Alana:

For several years earlier in my HRT ...  my emotions were all over the place.
  They finally settled down but I still end up crying for seemingly little reasons.

        Your eyebrows.... do you like how they turned out ?

HUGS, Danielle

Danielle, I can't seem to cry when I need to. It's been one of the more disappointing parts of hrt. I don't know if it's just the way I'm wired.

I love the way my eyebrows came out. 🤩

The eyes have it!  It is important how your eyes look to you, and that includes the brows and lashes. 

I got my testosterone test back this morning. My level was 423.

@Alana Ashleigh
Dear Alana:
IMPORTANT:  Please follow up with your doctor as  @Lori Dee suggested.

Please continue to keep us all updated... we are all rooting for your success !!!!
HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Lori Dee on September 28, 2025, 03:33:09 PMHopefully, your doctor will review your results with you. Glad the kidney function is normal. I had a brief scare once, but it was resolved quickly.

For HRT, my estradiol was at 45 after my first 30 days on the pills. They may want to repeat the labs in another 30 days to see if your levels are changing. If not changing, they may want to increase your dosage to get your levels up into the target range.

Good luck. Let us know how it goes. We appreciate the updates!

I stopped wearing a bra at the end of the summer, as I didn't feel it was as necessary as I thought... in the last few days, my boobs seem to have gotten the signal to start doing their thing, as they have been very sore, tender, and heavy. I don't see much growth in the mirror, but, I have enough discomfort that I need a bra now. I never thought I'd get to this milestone. 🤩🥳

@Alana Ashleigh
Dear Alana:
Yes indeed, you arrived at a milestone that you will always fondly remember. 
Hang on tight, this is just one of many milestones that will be coming your
way as you continue your HRT and other feminine attributes that you
will be achieving.

I am very happy for your success and I will be eagerly looking for your
updates as you continue on.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on October 01, 2025, 05:22:18 PMI stopped wearing a bra at the end of the summer, as I didn't feel it was as necessary as I thought... in the last few days, my boobs seem to have gotten the signal to start doing their thing, as they have been very sore, tender, and heavy. I don't see much growth in the mirror, but, I have enough discomfort that I need a bra now. I never thought I'd get to this milestone. 🤩🥳

Quote from: Northern Star Girl on October 01, 2025, 06:40:15 PM@Alana Ashleigh
Dear Alana:
Yes indeed, you arrived at a milestone that you will always fondly remember. 
Hang on tight, this is just one of many milestones that will be coming your
way as you continue your HRT and other feminine attributes that you
will be achieving.

I am very happy for your success and I will be eagerly looking for your
updates as you continue on.

HUGS, Danielle [Northern Star Girl]

It's been a very validating experience. I've had a few of them this week. 😀

Quote from: Alana Ashleigh on October 01, 2025, 05:22:18 PMI stopped wearing a bra at the end of the summer, as I didn't feel it was as necessary as I thought... in the last few days, my boobs seem to have gotten the signal to start doing their thing, as they have been very sore, tender, and heavy. I don't see much growth in the mirror, but, I have enough discomfort that I need a bra now. I never thought I'd get to this milestone. 🤩🥳

Congratulations!

Chrissy