I was just posting this out of concern. Many transsexuals from both sides look at hormones as miracle pills and injections. The fact is that it just is not so.
While they can change your appearance, they also put your liver in overdrive. They can be responsibly for the development of breast, prostate, and many other types of cancer. Also hormone therapy puts an incredible strain on your heart.
I'm just posting this out of care, all of you please be careful. Don't rush into something. Don't ever, EVER self-medicate.
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Herbal hormones are not even comparable to actual medication in how effective they are or well, ineffective. Herbal hormones do carry the same amount of risk, and to be effective at all requires taking toxic amounts. It's been reported many places transsexuals who have attempte this path to end up in hospitals or worse.
Always ensure that if you DO get on hormones, that the endocrynologist you're seeing knows what he is doing and treats you fairly. I can't stress how important it is to check for signs of anything during HRT. Paranoia? YES! And for a good reason too! Every two weeks AT LEAST!
Proper diet while on hormones is essential. Why's this?
Your body is already under tremendous amounts of strain. You shuold do your best to keep in top health. A proper diet and even just 15 minutes of cardio could be the tip you need between being able to stay on hormones, or being ordered off due to a medical complication you've developed. Avoid artificial sweeteners. If you can't have sugar, don't put more strain on your liver and kidneys and heart, and even EYES, by using products such as Splenda(sucralose), Aspertame, Sweet'n'Low, or ANY artificial sweetener, I assure you they are all very detrimental to your health.
Avoid sodas, due to the acids, avoid all preservatives. Stick to a NATURAL menu which is REGULAR and ensure your body gets a proper amount of carbohydrates. Starving yourself might make you think you can get rid of muscle and fat faster, but it will also take the very essence of life out of your body. One bowl of pasta daily, atleast. Also fidn an activity to focus on daily that pumps your heart. Running, biking, tai chi, anything cardio. Don't give me that bogus of, "I'm going to bulk up, oh no!" thing. Even if you hit the gym and start pumping weights like the rest of the men, on hormones and with testosterone inhibitors, YOU WON'T BULK UP.
ALWAYS keep up the proper amount of water and salt levels.
And lastly:
Don't do any drugs. From personal experience, I noticed a surprising chemical complication when doing excessive valium and premarin together, it was as if the premarin enhanced it the euphoria. It could well have enhanced the toxic effects, and just to be safe KEEP AS FEW CHEMICALS GOING INTO YOU AS POSSIBLE. Don't smoke. Don't drink alcohol. Treat yourself like you're carrying the baby of a God, because that's what you're doing. You're nurturing your true self to come forth and exfoliating your old self out.
Do it right.
Do it safe.
Never on your own,
Always see see a professional.
