Does It Matter What Kind Of Hormones I'm Taking

[Guest Little_cherry]

does it matter what kind of hormones im taking for breast growth?

I'm taking estrofem, does anyone have experience with those hormones?

I feel like my breasts didnt grow anymore since the last 4 or 5 months.

and I'm taking hormones for a year and 5 months now. I have a NOT filled out cup A.

[Sally]

This is something that you might discuss with your prescribing physician - all I can tell you is our mantra - Your Mileage May Vary.

Remember that for natal females puberty lasts about 5 years - somethings cannot be rushed - it is not a constant process but a series of steps.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Ann Onymous]

Different meds work differently as noted above. What works for me might not do a thing for you and vice versa. I went through a couple of different estrogen tablets before settling on estinyl (ethinyl estradiol). Many do not like it because of the potential impact on the liver due to being synthetic, but it was the only tablet that seemed to do anything in the way of physical changes (the others showed up on bloodwork but not in bodily reaction).

Only through conversations with your endo can you get the best answer to your questions...and a good endo should be open to such discussions with a patient who is informed about different meds. Competent doctors do not get married to a single med...

[Guest miss kindheart]

Hi Cherry,

<<< hug >>>>

It takes very little Testosterone to counter act the effects of Estrogen

That is why most all Dr will prescribe an Anti androgen as part of HRT

If your not on one , make sure and ask your Dr about it

being tested for T&E levels is important as well to insure you are being administered the proper mix

The other thing is that your results will most likely be related to your family, usually a mother or sisters experiences will give you a good idea of what you might be able to attain with regards to breast growth

Good luck , you go girl

vanna

[MaryEllen]

Please do keep in mind that we are not medical professionals and as such, we are not qualified to dispense medical advice. Your questions should be directed at someone who knows the answers. Your doctor.

MaryEllen

[Guest Elizabeth K]

I think we have a problem here?

Estrofem

Its hard to find this with all the hype promoting this product for post menopausal women - but it is not a true estrogen, but rather a non prescription substitute. I quote: "Estrofem is a standard herbal combination"

T&C

18). Users may not discuss how to obtain hormones without a prescription or their specific dosages of hormones nor encourage the taking of non-prescription drugs. ie. herbal hormones

The taking of hormones without being under a doctor's supervision is a very dangerous thing to do.

We cannot endorse or promote, or allow others to recommend or promote herbals.

Lizzy

[Guest Femke]

I think we have a problem here?

Estrofem

Its hard to find this with all the hype promoting this product for post menopausal women - but it is not a true estrogen, but rather a non prescription substitute. I quote: "Estrofem is a standard herbal combination"

T&C

18). Users may not discuss how to obtain hormones without a prescription or their specific dosages of hormones nor encourage the taking of non-prescription drugs. ie. herbal hormones

The taking of hormones without being under a doctor's supervision is a very dangerous thing to do.

We cannot endorse or promote, or allow others to recommend or promote herbals.

Lizzy

Actually, I believe there is a genuine, prescription only form of estradiol going by the name: Estrofem®.

I've seen the herbal one spelled as: EstroFem (note the capital F). 2 products, same name, one is real the other is rubbish.

HUGS,

Femke

Hugs

[Guest Donna Jean]

Actually, I believe there is a genuine, prescription only form of estradiol going by the name: Estrofem®.

I've seen the herbal one spelled as: EstroFem (note the capital F). 2 products, same name, one is real the other is rubbish.

HUGS,

Femke

Hugs

Either way....ask your doctor......

You have a prescribing doctor....right?

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest Miss_Construe]

I personally would check with the CDC, the EPA, NIH (National Institute of Health) and the FDA to see what they have to say. Also, there are links to non-US government sites and clinic information pages on the pages I have visited that provide both laymen and medical professionals with information. Still, get this information interpreted by a qualified medical professional. Feel free to quiz your Dr. to make sure they are up to scratch though.

<3

Amy

[Sakura]

i was on estrofem a few years back, it is is just another name for estradiol . they are almost bio identical. so it is more or less just another brand name.

HRT is a very long drawn out process. you simply might have hit one of those down times were nothing new is changing in your body. have your Dr do a new blood test. see what your levels are if you are really worried about it

Sakura

[Guest Little_cherry]

thanks for your answers.

I'm taking anti testosterone pills.

I wil wait until I have my next appointment, which will be in Fall this year, and ask my doctor

if I should change the brand of my hormones.

I just had an appoitnemtt, about 2 months ago. maybe estrofem is the wrong type of hormone for me?

xxxx cherry

Edited May 11, 2011 by MaryEllen
Dosage amounts removed

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Caution

I still remember seeing Estrofem as a herbal in my research. I did a search on Amazon - here is what I found

This is not a natural estrogen product as it is labeled clearly as 'phytoestrogens' which are herbal and natural ingrediants similar in chemical composition to human estrogen - but you will be interested to know phytoestrogens are not real estrogen, and do not cause feminization. It is NOT a prescription drug.

Orher research showed Estrofem as 'estrofem oestradiol hemihydrate' and apparently this is a prescription medication. It is produced by a Dutch pharmaceutical company.

So be careful.

Lizzy

[Guest Little_cherry]

okey so its a while ago since I posted this question, I gained some weight ( 3pounds) and my breasts did really get bigger! I have still A cup, but its much more filled out now..

well as nice as it is I didnt just gain weight on my breasts, also on my tummy and before it was nice flat, now not anymore -.- also even on my legs I can see a little difference.

I will definitely lose those 3 pounds now again, does this mean my breasts will get smaller agian too?

[Guest Donna Jean]

.

Honey....I'm 30n months HRT now and I STILL am an "A"......

It's not the kinda of Estrogen you take...it, genetics and time!

Huggs

Dee Jay

[JJ]

As far as the weight loss and breast size loss-Fat is definitely stored in breasts as part of female physiology. Sadly when you lose weight you lose breast size. How much can vary. That's one of the reasons you don't often see a woman with large breasts who is thin unless they have been enhanced.

Maybe you can target exercise the tummy and legs and try to keep the weight on top?

Hugs

Johnny

[Guest chinee]

my doctor prescribe me the estrofem with small letter "f" and it says it is estradiol. I dont know that there is such a herbal estrogen that is a big no no on HRT... so is this estrofem is really a herbal thing??? My doctor never mentioned to me that this could be something like a fake estrogen... *sad* then what is the oral estrogen that could be prescribe for HRT that is non herbal and safe for MTF? so that i could suggest it to my endo and know if it would fit on me.