Quote from: Maiara on July 31, 2011, 09:26:14 AM
Zoe did you have these mood swings before HRT?

I've suffered from major depression since I was 10 (even tried to kill myself at 11).  I just haven't had a downturn this bad in 6 years.  In fact, I might even say this is worse than the one I had 6 years ago, which culminated in what I promised would be my last suicide attempt.  Now, it's like I'm depressed to a paralyzing level, but I'm not suicidal because I see so much to live for and I actually like my life now that I've transitioned.  I have too many beautiful friends and family that I could never hurt in that way, nor do I want to hurt myself anymore.

So really, I'm in a good place, just depressed beyond any stretch of the imagination.

So now, antidepressant are well know to interact negatively with ERT/HRT. You just proved THAT point once again.

The next point you'll now prove is that progesterone can cause depression, and in particular medroxyprogesterone acetate, Provera. That's also well known.

You'd be NOT the first person to experience that to the point of getting suicidal --- oh yes, you did mention something like that already.

That's why one NEEDS to establish these things using ORAL, before getting a shot in the butt, taking a ride to hell in a handbasket.
Your doc should know ALL that.
I'm really sorry for you having to suffer all this learning.

Axelle

I do agree with Axelle's take on the P and mood. I think the downsides of P far outweigh any benefits you may get from the it. I'd seriously look for another way to lower androgens.

Jessica,
kiss, kiss, what we do for fuller tits, never mind AA. (so far for the theory)

Zoë.
just say good bye to those "twins" - got one good motivation now, haven't you?

Axelle

Quote from: Princess of Hearts on July 25, 2011, 05:40:44 PM
I am sorry to be negative but there is a night and day difference between naturally produced oestrogen and synthetic oestrogen.   My personal view is that hrt affects people on a very individual basis.

Please enlight me.

Kate D

I know it's a little late to enter this conversation but my breast growth has been more in the dormancy period than the active period for the last 2.8 years!