numbers still suck

[shyla]

went to the doctor the other day testosterone is still, 137, and estrogen level only up to 38. added me another estradiol making it ___ per day now, and put me on progesterone. anybody else have numbers that just wont go where they should be, or is it just me. i read that certain foods containing vit e may cause t levels to rise, and i have been eating them pretty heavy, i plan to eliminate them from my diet. anybody else know if diet can affect the hormones? also any advice on the progesterone would be much apprciated. hugs.... Dani Lynn

Edited January 6, 2022 by Carolyn Marie
Discussion of medicine dosages is not permitted.

[Guest]

All I know is everyone seems to react differently. Some of us really have to force our bodies to adapt and others get hot flashes from just looking at their pill bottles.

[Mmindy]

Good evening Shyla, 

One of the most common statements I see posted about transitioning and the rate of change is: “Your Mileage May Very.”

 

Don’t let yourself get discouraged, work with your doctors, and believe it will happen. 
 

Best wishes, stay positive, and safe.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Artpetal]

When was your new regimen prescribed? If it hasn't been long, it may take a little waiting and watching for it to work out this way. It will work out some way. Once you get to a certain point, it's impossible to look back and all of us were set on this path toward womanhood from the very beginning.

[shyla]

13 hours ago, Artpetal said:

When was your new regimen prescribed? If it hasn't been long, it may take a little waiting and watching for it to work out this way. It will work out some way. Once you get to a certain point, it's impossible to look back and all of us were set on this path toward womanhood from the very beginning.

hey, yes i started on estro, and spiro, 6 months ago, he just upped my estro to ___  per day and added progesterone monday

Edited January 6, 2022 by Carolyn Marie
Discussion of dosages not permitted.

[Charlize]

6 months seems a long time but not so long if one considers how long puberty takes.  Of course like HRT that varies between individuals.  Your  hoped for levels will come over time.   Personally i have avoided even asking about progesterone  due to heart problems.

 

 

[Carolyn Marie]

Shyla, as others have said, people react differently, and so you and your doctor need to keep experimenting on the best combination of medicines and dosages.  The Progesterone should kick things into high gear, but it has its drawbacks too, which I hope you've discussed with either your doctor or pharmacist.  Sometimes it just takes a little time.  I wish you success.

 

Carolyn Marie

[Jackie C.]

17 hours ago, shyla said:

also any advice on the progesterone would be much appreciated. hugs

 

It varies HIGHLY from person to person. The day I requested some from my endo, two more of her patients discontinued theirs because it was, "too much." Personally, I love the way it makes me feel. No impact on my numbers (or bust size), but I plan to continue because I feel fantastic.

 

14 hours ago, Artpetal said:

When was your new regimen prescribed? If it hasn't been long, it may take a little waiting and watching for it to work out this way. It will work out some way. Once you get to a certain point, it's impossible to look back and all of us were set on this path toward womanhood from the very beginning.

 

That's an important point: It takes at least two months for our hormones to stabilize after a change in our regimen. Also, everybody responds differently to different dosages which is why we don't allow people to post their dosages her on Transpulse. This is very much a "slow and steady wins the race" sort of situation. Your endocrinologist has everything in hand and they're doing their very best to get you the best possible results. Be patient and enjoy the ride.

 

Hugs!