Progesterone effects

[tammy753]

Hi again,
I had been on DIY HRT for 13 years. I just started on regulated HRT via FOLX. They prescribed Progesterone, I never took it. Sorry is this is crass but my nipples are really sore. I thought my breasts were done growing. Is this normal? I am only on day 5 of this regime. Again I was on Estradiol and Spiro for 13 years so i thought I wouldn't see any changes.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I've been on progesterone about 3 weeks and not really noticed anything tbh. Honestly I think effects of HRT must be so uniquely tied to us individually as my experiences are mostly polar opposites to others.

Do you take oral capsules?

[tammy753]

Yes I am on 100mg everyday. I might be hyper aware or imagining things. We changed all my meds at the same time so I am paying attention to everything right now.

[ChrissyRyan]

LORI DEE has a lot of info on Progesterone.

[Lori Dee ✅]

Hi again,
I had been on DIY HRT for 13 years. I just started on regulated HRT via FOLX. They prescribed Progesterone, I never took it. Sorry is this is crass but my nipples are really sore. I thought my breasts were done growing. Is this normal? I am only on day 5 of this regime. Again I was on Estradiol and Spiro for 13 years so i thought I wouldn't see any changes.

This is perfectly normal, and it will fade over time as your body adjusts. Progesterone helps with breast tissue development, so soreness is a sign it is working. Progesterone also causes some water retention, which can cause tissue swelling and lead to sensitivity. The swelling will likely be too slight to notice, but that is what is happening in there.

It isn't just tied to progesterone. Any fluctuation in hormone levels, up or down, affects the ratio of progesterone to estrogen and can trigger the same effects. As ciswomen go through their monthly cycle, they have the same issues. Nothing to worry about. It is just a sign of womanhood.

[Devlyn ✅]

Sorry, the thread title was making me itch. I've changed it from affects to effects.

[Laura Squirrel]

I've been on progesterone about 3 weeks and not really noticed anything tbh. Honestly I think effects of HRT must be so uniquely tied to us individually as my experiences are mostly polar opposites to others.

Do you take oral capsules?

HRT can be a trip. I had a period of around two years after the orchi where stuff was starting to progress, and it freaked me out. It was, literally, growing pains. But, since I was also freaking out over what was, at the time, something that was mysterious and undiagnosed, I was in a state of perpetual panic.

My endo told me that since the evil twins were gone (my wording and not hers), the E was allowed to really do its thing. That helped calm me down....slightly. I still had the other stuff to work out, and I think that was another year or a year and a half.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

In theory there should be little influence from me still having bits down there as my T is right at the bottom of the female range. If I go lower I risk the effects of low T which can be bad itself. My body doesn't react to much tbh. I never get side effects from meds often either. I just think my body is stubborn sometimes!!