On T and 60

[jayjeep]

Hi,

 

I started my  journey to my authentic self a little  over  a  year  ago. I started bi-weekly T  shots in February and had my top surgery 6 weeks ago. Last month i had a follow up with my endo. I  started with * ML every 14 days  but he reduced  me in June  to .*ML every  14 days. I saw changes right away with the * ML but have barely noticed  any difference at the * dose.  He  said my T  blood levels are that of a CIS male my age. He  told me I may not see  the changes beyond what I have now. This makes we wonder if I  should be on the T at all given the health risks it poses at my age. I wanted to know if anyone one else in my age  group is having a similar experience? Is  what he said true? I know everybody is different but I was disappointed by what he said. 

 

J

Edited December 27, 2019 by MaryEllen
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[Jackie C.]

Well, for me on E, it's because I think better on E than I ever did on T. While I'm on the hormones my brain actually wants, I get clarity. a certain amount of serenity and I feel better about myself. I have to go off my precious, precious E in two weeks and I'm afraid I'm going to turn into a werewolf. Figuratively, naturally. Though it would be cool to go on a rampage during the full moon, it's probably not conductive to my long-term goals. So yeah, aside from the physical changes, that's what my drug-of-choice does for me and health risks be damned.

 

So in your shoes, I'd ask myself what does T do for me? How does it make me feel? Do I feel better or worse when I'm chasing the dragon (OK, I'm being silly again). Then I'd stop and ask myself if I think those things are worth the risk.

 

Hugs!

[Jani]

With reduced dosage you will see change, it will just be slower in coming.  Remember that as we age women and men's hormone levels drop so that may be why your doctor changed your dosage, to get you more in line with a natal level.  

 

You have to weigh the risks against the benefits.  Talk with your doctor and continue to monitor the levels in your body.  As long as you feel good that is a good sign.

 

Jani  

[jayjeep]

Thanks for the advice. I did forget how wonderful it felt the first time I got my shot. I  had a hystorectomy in my 20's due to endometriosis so  my natural estrogen is very low. 

[Charlize]

I am on what some may call a low dose of E for health reasons.  I have rather severe heart issues so extremes could be extremely dangerous.  I think the same is true for T.  I've been on HRT for 7+ years now and while my E levels are low they are appropriate for a woman my age and i've found the results with time have helped me a great deal.  I would guess that you will see the changes you seek if a bit more slowly.  

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[NB Adult]

I went on T after being on E for 20+ years thinking it might boost the libido and bring little willy back for the missus, but alas little willy is dead for good and come to find out the missus doesn't miss him anyway, so I'm back on what would constitute a low dose post menopausal level of  a bi-monthly injectable E again and am actually feeling more myself that I was on T. I'm 76 years old and a low dose is age appropriate.

[KC1]

Hey Jay.....I am 65 and started on T a few years back.  I did not have an Endo ….my doctor is MTF and she gave me the standard starting dose.  No Bueno.....like you I must have a high T level.  I liked it made me more "let's get er done",  I did NOT like how sexually preoccupied it made me.  My voice has always been deep and it dropped an octave (constantly heard do you have a cold?), my body fat shifted, my forearms ached (from expanding muscle) and I grew hair in unexpected places (lol).  It was good for awhile but I stopped because of medical issues.  I gave it a break and gave it another shot again...….no pun intended.  This time tried adjusting (lowering)the dosage amount and frequency.  Still it was problematic so I stopped again.   That was close to a year ago.    I feel like I have achieved the desired effects from the first two attempts and I agree is it worth the medical issues to start up again.