Alana's Journey

[ChrissyRyan]

Since I had my patch changed to bi weekly last week, my chest has gone into overdrive. My chest has been incredibly sore, achy, and tender, to the point today where I went out to car and grabbed the cami with a built in bra I keep in there just so my chest could get some support. I discovered how comfortable wearing a cami under my shirt was. Definitely was euphoria inducing. 😀

Alana,


You will likely have a number of days of soreness during the times that your breasts react to the E.  I do not recall mine needing support for comfort at these times.  They needed support as they grew to fill up the bigger cups, and sometime one breast was larger or smaller than the other.

What I experienced was great sensitivity for my nipples. 

I may ask for a slight increase in E.  I have doubts I will benefit but if it is deemed safe I may give it a try.  But my dose has been steady and sure for a number of years now. Cutting back may actually be better but I will ask my MDs of their opinions about this after they see the new blood draw's lab results. 

Camis are nice.  I wore one today.  So soft across my skin. 


Chrissy



 

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Thats interesting you still have soreness at this point along HRT. Our personal reactions are definitely very different as mine stopped being sore around 7 months ago.

[davina61]

I still get the occasional "stirring" after all this time. 

[Petunia]

Thats interesting you still have soreness at this point along HRT. Our personal reactions are definitely very different as mine stopped being sore around 7 months ago.

Charlotte, remind me what you're on

Estrogen pills/patches/gel or implant?
T blocker?
Progesterone?

[Alana Ashleigh]

Thats interesting you still have soreness at this point along HRT. Our personal reactions are definitely very different as mine stopped being sore around 7 months ago.

Charlotte, it seems to happen in spurts. Sometimes, I have no aching or tenderness, and there's times my chest is ungodly sore, and tender.

[Alana Ashleigh]

I put on makeup this morning when I was getting ready for work. I haven't worn any makeup all summer. Nothing fancy, just a few swipes of mascara, and eyebrow gel... putting on a bit of makeup completely changed how I felt, and went about my day. I felt so confident. I've had this scenario happen multiple times, and every time it's happened it blows my mind how a bit makeup can make me feel like the baddest girl in the room.

[ChrissyRyan]

A little bit of makeup goes a long way.  Concealer is useful for many.

[Maid Marion]

Hi Alana,
I sometimes wear a little lipstick when going out.
My next tube will be something long lasting.

Marion