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Ronin82

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I started T-injections 2 weeks ago. The first shot was a night-and-day response, I felt GREAT!!! No depression or anxiety for a couple of days, it really felt like my body was absorbing every molecule of T it could after being so starved for it all my life! Even my metabolism kicked back on almost overnight. I was amazed at the speed of results! The second shot didn't have the same punch, but I figured it was because its the week before the Dreaded Time, when my PMDD is raging the worst. Tonight, I'm within days of my usual time for Shark week, and the depression is just as horrible as it was before the first shot, and I'm feeling bloated and slow-metabolized again! My question is, is this some sort of rebound? Is it related to my female hormones still in play? Do I just need to ride this out and wait for Shark week to be over to see those great T-shot results again? I'm kind of concerned because I already have autoimmune issues in my endocrinological system, so I am kind of freaking out thinking my body is rejecting the T I've been so desperate to get! Should I wait until after this time to make a call to my Endo? Has this happened to anyone else (FtM)? Help!!!

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If you are concerned i would definitely call your endocrinologist.  Injections can cause big swings but regardless it's best to be safe and not worried.

Hope that helps.  I doubt anyone can really help as none of us are MDs and if we were we'd certainly need more information.

 

Big Hugs,

 

Charlize

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If you are concerned i would definitely call your endocrinologist.

^^^ This!! You are your best advocate! Always talk to you Doctors when you have questions and concerns! Best of luck with your Journey! 

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Normal, I do not really know, but it is not unusual.  Part of our initial response to the hormones is a Placebo Effect that is the result of our having gotten on them after a long struggle and a feeling of triumph over nature.    In reality, it will take 3 to six months for the first real effects to begin on our bodies.  The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care V7 which is in a topic here on the forums has tables showing when to expect certain effects of HRT, and almost all of the effects begin in the 3 to 6 month time frame, and complete themselves in 3 to 6 years.

 

That said, each of us is different in how we are going to react to the hormones even "normally" so I fully agree with the other two posts for you to contact your Endocrinologist or even Gynecologist so that they can monitor you and give you care for any pain or unusual anxiety issues that develop.  This is a long journey, and while we do get an initial "HIGH", much of it is life as it was before that is slowly but steadily moving forward. 

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Thanks for your responses. I did contact my Endo, but she didn't respond. The good news is, it does seem to be tied to hormonal cycles, so now that Hell week is over I feel absolutely great again. Good to know I'll have to deal with this for a while....

 

I know this is a process so I'm not expecting instant results, I was just surprised at the sudden good things. I'm feeling the same good things but without the huge swing, so I'm guessing this is the progress I'll be building on? I can work with that! Any time anxiety falls to manageable levels, I'll take it!

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On 8/12/2019 at 6:39 AM, Ronin82 said:

The good news is, it does seem to be tied to hormonal cycles, so now that Hell week is over I feel absolutely great again

it may happen some more times, its kind of like going through a 2nd puberty. i think mood swings and depression happens alot in male puberty.

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Update: I'm doing amazing on T. After the 5th shot this morning, I'm noticing my voice is already starting to deepen. I'm shocked its happening so quickly! There are other big changes so far, and I'm loving every one of them. Feeling good, like the me I was always meant to be!

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Update: I'm doing amazing on T. After the 5th shot this morning, I'm noticing my voice is already starting to deepen. I'm shocked its happening so quickly! There are other big changes so far, and I'm loving every one of them. Feeling good, like the me I was always meant to be!

Congratulations! 

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6 minutes ago, Ronin82 said:

Update: I'm doing amazing on T. After the 5th shot this morning, I'm noticing my voice is already starting to deepen. I'm shocked its happening so quickly! There are other big changes so far, and I'm loving every one of them. Feeling good, like the me I was always meant to be!

awesome! 

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