@Graci I'm generally a patient person but lately I've been seeing all these people on HRT for less time than me who have seen far more changes. I know everyone is different and who knows maybe I'm still not on the right dose. So far no one has mentioned seeing any changes either, which doesn't help
@MarvelousMadi13 I get it. It used to frustrate and depress me to see girls that I helped when they came out, go zipping by. I finally accepted we're all different and that where I am is better than where I was. That seems to be the important perspective that we too easily lose.
Find something positive to focus on today and don't let it go. You can do this.
@Graci Most days are pretty good, but today has just been rough. I think all the anti trans bills flying at us hasn't helped my mood either, but luckily I have had some good things happen today so will def try and focus on those ☺️
@MarvelousMadi13 are you getting blood work to find your hormone levels? it does take time to do the magic but that should let you know if the medication has any affect... one thing i've read is that spiro doesn't always have the same effect for everyone, i got my doctor to switch me off that... but really that first year does seem like it can be somewhat slow :(
@HopeNotWorry I am getting bloodwork done....next week is when I take my next ones. My doctor seems very pro spiro and very against progesterone, though I may try and push her to change it. Is what you switched to and did it help?
@MarvelousMadi13 i switched the spiro for lupron injections really fast, like after a month or so, and added progesterone at about the 9 month mark (although i've read thats best to start about a year into it)
i think it helped, the progesterone also helps me sleep so that's a huge plus...
i'm about 17 months into it now, i'm absolutely seeing effects i like with that combination :)
@MarvelousMadi13 Hey Madi, I know how you feel, progress is very slow to none at all or so it seems. I am on 2mg x 4 times daily of Estrogen tabs, 200mg of Progesterone in the evening just prior to bed, I stopped Spiro same time I began Progesterone. My boobs have begun to fill out a tiny amount.
@BaileyGS67 I'm debating talking to my endo about progesterone next month, but still not sure.
@MarvelousMadi13 Do some research beforehand so you can ask your doctor and possibly advise her/him of what you are thinking. This is what I did to get on to Progesterone, best thing I ever did. I downloaded the Powers method and studied it, Dr Powers understands us Trans folk really well.
@BaileyGS67 I've looked over the powers method and it does seem to be pretty good. My T hasn't gone down much sadly, so not sure how progesterone helps with that.
@MarvelousMadi13 Progesterone blocks testosterone not sure how but it probably competes for the same receptors? Progesterone makes you so emotional, I love it. Sleep is great too. If you want to try another test blocker in replacement of Spiro then Bicalutamide 50mg works great to with way less side affects.
@BaileyGS67 I could certainly use the sleep
@MarvelousMadi13
Patience, Jedi. As someone who has been around that block, I know what you're feeling.
That's the "fun" thing about this journey. We often can't see the changes. And they often happen in spurts. You're going to notice something and mention it to your confidante who will inevitably say.. "Oh, I thought you knew".