hormones level results

[Susan]

Hello all. I had blood drawn this past Monday because I have been sick in the mornings. I asked my doctor to test my hormone levels to. I got good news. My t level was next to nothing and my estrogen level was 145 is what I think she said. Now I can take my t blockers once a day instead of twice a day. I am really happy how things are going to. My chest has been very sore for the last three weeks  thanks all Susan

[Kirsten]

Great news Susan! Well the levels. Not the sick part. I can’t wait to get tested in September. Hope you feel better soon. 

Kirsten

[Julie J]

Glad to hear you got positive feedback Susan. I had my lab test today and see my doctor on Tuesday... fingers crossed... One thing that bothers me... I've been on estrogen and Spiro for just over 4 months now and got a spontaneous semi-erection today - 1 hour ago actually. -what the heck-! I thought this wasn't EVER going to happen again! Is this normal or should I tell my doctor I want to up my Spironolactone dose? I would appreciate any feedback/help about this please. Thanks everyone. 

Hugs & Smiles 

Julie J 

[SugarMagnolia]

It happens to me on occasion. but very rarely. I'd not worry too much about it unless it becomes a regular occurrence

Hugs,

(the other) Julie

[Julie J]

Thanks Julie... ?

Hugs & Smiles 

Julie J 

[Jani]

Julie J, talk to your doctor.  They will be interested in not only levels but on how the meds are reacting (breast growth, emotions) and how you feel (health wise, indicative of other contra-indications).   You may very well be able to go up a bit to increase effectivity of the E.   There comes a point when that occurrence stops. 

 

Jani

[Julie J]

My E levels are fairly high now - 3X the initial dosage - so on Tuesday I will find out what the hormone blood levels look like now. I haven't had many of the emotional outbursts I've read about others experiencing, then this today, caused me some confusion and concern. I will definitely talk with my GP about it and with the therapist at the trans clinic next month. As everyone has said, this is a journey, so I am not alarmed, just surprised and a little peeved that wee willy won't just go away and die! Well, maybe a little alarmed...

Hugs & Smiles 

Julie J 

[Susan]

i actually asked if i could back off to once a day. i was getting morning erections about three or four weeks ago but not now. now it is hard to even get one. i agree with the others on talking to your doctor. Susan