Efficacy of Estriol/Estradiol Cream

[Robin68]

Hello Everyone,

 

I am considering ways to begin MtF transitioning and I have seen Estriol/Estradiol creams advertised primarily for women wishing to enlarge their breasts or buttock. I was wondering if these would be effective in body shaping for MtF transitioning and what might be some of the side effects. I am housed in an older male body and I want to start my transitioning. I will welcome any insights you can offer as I am somewhat nervous about beginning this process. Thank you

 

Hugs,

 

Robin 

[Jackie C.]

Two things: One, they don't actually work (for the most part, individual experiences may vary). Two, you should never self-medicate. That's a bad plan and can affect your ability to transition correctly in the future. Shawna went down that route and is very lucky that she didn't permanently damage herself.

 

It's always better to contact a professional. It takes longer, but in the long run you'll be able to transition safely, and fully as possible. (I completely get it. I'm old too.)

 

Hugs!

[TommieAnne]

2 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

Two things: One, they don't actually work (for the most part, individual experiences may vary). Two, you should never self-medicate. That's a bad plan and can affect your ability to transition correctly in the future. Shawna went down that route and is very lucky that she didn't permanently damage herself.

 

It's always better to contact a professional. It takes longer, but in the long run you'll be able to transition safely, and fully as possible. (I completely get it. I'm old too.)

 

Hugs!

Absolutely this!

Messing with your body chemistry is very dangerous and should not be attempted alone. It requires careful monitoring of blood chemistry among other things. Side effects can be really strange, like a drop in potassium levels that can stop your heart for just one example.

TA

[Charlize]

Creams can be an effective  and comparatively safe method of delivering E and with combined with a blocker can make up a complete HRT.  That being said it is important as mentioned above to use any hormones under the care of an MD.  Dosages, blood levels and results can be highly variable.  A doctor takes into account many health factors.  In my case topical E is the safest but even so my blood levels and health are monitored on a schedule.  I'm happy with the results and my health hasn't been hurt.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Robin68]

Thanks to everyone for their advice and words of caution. Maybe I was naïve to assume that since these products are OTC and do not require a prescription, they would be a safe way to start. I guess I will get in touch with a professional.

 

Hugs,

 

Robin

[Robin68]

Hello All,

 

It looks like I've been banned. I am not sure why. I don't think I've violated any rules for the forum.  I've tried to be respectful of others. I am using a different browser now and that is how I got logged in. I hope I can continue to use this forum.

 

Love,

 

Robin

[Robin68]

P.S.: The products discussed here are sold LEGALLY in the U.S. It was not my intention to promote any product.

 

Robin

[Jani]

Robin, unless one of the Admins chimes in otherwise I don't see that you've been banned.  You might have noticed the message in the Green Bar at the top of the page that describes an infrequent bug in the software that pops up from time to time. 

 

If you had been banned you would not have been able to log in at all and under your name where is states " Member", "Banned Member" would have been displayed. 

 

Jani

[Robin68]

Hello All,

 

Well, it turns out I wasn't banned after all! @Jani dear you were right! It turns out it was a router issue. After disconnecting and reconnecting it, I now have access through my regular browser. Thank you for all your support and understanding. The instructions for how to address the problem when you are falsely banned by the software gremlins were very clear and helpful to me since I am technically challenged, as it were. 

 

Love & Hugs,

 

Robin