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Guest daphene

Hello to all my brothers and sisters,

I just wanted to stop by and let everyone know I finally started my HRT yesterday. My endo started me on estradiol, progesterone and spironolactone each day. I hope these sound like good dosages to get the job done. I am not sure what is used to start normally but I sure am glad to finally be on hormones. I know at this point it is all in my head, but it sure feels great! I am starting my electrolysis next week I think. Anyway, I hope everyone is doing fine here at Laura's. You folks have surely been instrumental in getting me on the right track and I appreciate it.

Lots of Hugs to all!

Daphene

Edited by Donna Jean
Removed dosages...not allowed on Lauras..encourages self medicating...
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Guest Donna Jean

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Congratulations on starting your HRT, Honey...

That's a major milestone for us and now, you've come over to this side, too...

Welcome and HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGS!

Donna Jean

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Guest ChloëC

Hi Daphene,

Looks like you're on your way. Hopefully not too many more bumps, tho we'll be here to help if we can.

Hey, I just noticed your avatar, absolutely love it! Are there more like it somewhere?

Hugs

Chloë

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Congrats Daphene, on finally getting started on HRT,

I see the dosages were removed due to being against the forum rules, the doctors usually start you out on lower dosages at first then over the next few months increase them till you are at a therapeutic level, they will take blood tests to make sure the levels are ok.

Paula

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Congratulations Daphene,

This is a very special day for you I'm sure you will alwaysa remember. You have started one of the major markers, if not the most important one. Enjoy the changes.

Jenny

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Congrats, Daphene! Wonderful news, hon.

The Womanhood Express is leaving the station, and you have a first class ticket. Enjoy the ride!

Oh, and I agree with Chloe on your avatar, I really like it.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

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Awesome!!!! Good for you!!!

Just a word of advice, don't forget to take them one day cuz you'll have some serious mood swings =)

Like JenniferB said, Enjoy the changes cuz they're awesome!!

-D T-S

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Guest Lacey Lynne

Congrats Daphene, on finally getting started on HRT,

I see the dosages were removed due to being against the forum rules, the doctors usually start you out on lower dosages at first then over the next few months increase them till you are at a therapeutic level, they will take blood tests to make sure the levels are ok.

Paula

Paula's advice as listed above is spot-on accurate. Take it to the bank, honey. This is great advice.

No worries ... you're majorly on your way, hon! Congrats! HRT is the biggest step in transitioning, IMHO. Most folks would say SRS/GRS is, and there IS a strong argument to be made for that opinion. But, ...

HRT is what feminized you at the microcellular level. Rock on, girl!

;) Lacey

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