Jump to content
  • Welcome to the TransPulse Forums!

    We offer a safe, inclusive community for transgender and gender non-conforming folks, as well as their loved ones, to find support and information.  Join today!

What questions should I ask my hrt team at first consult?


Heather Shay

Recommended Posts

  • Forum Moderator

I have my first consult about starting HRT with Equitas Health, that specializes in LGBTQ health care and they will help me with endo, therapist, etc. 

I know about asking about different ways to taje estrogen, blockers, progesterone but what else should I ask.

I am excited and know I will probably go blank on a lot of stuff if I don't write it down.

Thank You,

Shay

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

Honestly you may or may not need progesterone. Some endos use it, others don't. The thing to remember is that your endo will come up with their plan for a reason. Ask them about their reasoning for what they're giving you. Also keep in mind that your first dose probably won't be right. Endos will start you on a low dose of what they think you need and slowly ramp it up over the next couple of months until your bloodwork comes back with numbers they like. They're cautious creatures and easily startled.

 

If you want to just break the ice, you could start with, "And this will get me D-Cups?"

 

It'll be fine. My endo explained everything, we paused for questions. I filled out a survey (UofM is a teaching hospital). Generally a good time.

 

Hugs!

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

That small? LOL

Thank you - for your usual very sound advicee.

Shay

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator
30 minutes ago, Shay said:

That small?

 

I didn't want to seem greedy. Honestly I'd (carefully) do cartwheels if I could manage a B.

 

Hugs!

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

my mom was an A cup and i understand usually we cab expect one size snaller i guesa i,dont get anything... guess i best start saving up for a boob job.

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

It's more a matter of tissue being spread over a larger area because of our stupid broader chests. Take it with a grain of salt though. Not all women take after their mother's. Genetics are a tricky beastie. Besides, you'll need to be on HRT three years before you should consider implants (lest they need to be removed because your breasts grew anyway). You've got some time yet.

 

Hugs!

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

yes i have been researching when augmentation can be considered.

thx,

Shay

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

I’m likely having a BA done sometime in the next year if not sooner but I’m concerned that I may still be in growth mode. I’d prefer a C cup so I my PCP and therapist have it specified in my letter of recommendation. Right now, I’m Tanner 4 with a B cup and who knows if the insurance will even approve it.  My breasts haven’t been as sore this week so it’s too early to know if it’s a trend and they’ve stopped growing. Many of us MtF’s would prefer natural breasts if possible. Is it worth getting them for 1 cup size larger? I honestly don’t know.

 

Susan R?

Link to comment
  • Forum Moderator

for 1 Cup it wouldnt be worth it to me but i dont imagine i will get much up there anyway and i would probably like a C Cup, but you know what ? You should do what you feel is right for you. 

Shay

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Who's Online   7 Members, 0 Anonymous, 144 Guests (See full list)

    • Ashley0616
    • Ivy
    • MaryEllen
    • Willow
    • MaeBe
    • Carolyn Marie
    • Petra Jane
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      80.5k
    • Total Posts
      767.2k
  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      11,940
    • Most Online
      8,356

    Raelyn
    Newest Member
    Raelyn
    Joined
  • Today's Birthdays

    1. **Angela Charlotte **
      **Angela Charlotte **
    2. Carlie
      Carlie
      (63 years old)
    3. Cbxshawn
      Cbxshawn
      (49 years old)
    4. HannahO
      HannahO
      (31 years old)
    5. JustKatie
      JustKatie
      (40 years old)
  • Posts

    • Willow
      Hi   I’ll weigh in on being picky about food.  Yes, and I was brought up that way.  We didn’t have to eat everything our parents ate.  They had a number of things they ate that they figured we wouldn’t eat, an acquired taste things or one or the other didn’t like them too.   even as an adult there are many things I won’t eat.  In my defense, there are different things my wife won’t eat.   the weird thing is that after being in E, my tastes have changed.  Sweet, sour, salty or bland, if I eat or drink too much of any one thing and I have to counter act it.   Willow
    • Ashley0616
      I have shared my doses and levels a lot and no one has said anything. Yeah I put alarms on my phone to make sure I don't miss a dose. I tend to forget a lot of stuff on what needs to be done. I have been also using the calendar on my phone a lot. I missed an appointment because I didn't put it in my calendar. 
    • Ashley0616
      Feeling better than I did yesterday
    • MaeBe
      It's official. My doctor wants me retested after the last results (too high). The test, that she scheduled, was likely too close to the dose. She did tell me to keep the increased dose instead of reverting to my old one, probably because my "too high" wasn't that high. I don't know what the forum's stance is on results, knowing full well the rules against sharing dosage, so I'll keep those under wraps until I know if it's OK to share those. Less to say, it was over the range she feels comfortable with by about 50%, but taken a day earlier than the midpoint value she was expecting. Grains of salt everywhere!   Of course I messed everything up too, missing my dose for the first time, yesterday. I had to re-reschedule the lab I setup yesterday to Monday from Saturday after taking my shot this morning to avoid the same issue with the testing. I woke up and thought, "Thursday, what do I have to do for work today? OH -crap-, IT'S THURSDAY! I missed my shot yesterday!"   Anyhoo. Question for the ladies: does anyone else get a mild zen-like high after their shots/doses? My brain feels lighter and I'm happier and I feel a lot more girlie this morning. 💃
    • MaeBe
      I'm into my fourth month of HRT and just titrated up in dosage after my last checkup. This is my life. 🤭   I have yet to grow out of my B cup bras, but I have noticed more fullness, having started with gynecomastia. I am seeing less gapping in bras with my right breast, which has always been smaller than my left. My areolae are slightly pronounced/projected now, that are larger but not vastly greater in circumference, and I have noticed little to no nipple changes beyond their painful sensitivity.
    • Ashley0616
      @Ivy that is a great point! Great post!
    • Ashley0616
    • Ashley0616
      -It's not a sprint it's an endurance.  -It won't happen overnight. -Seek a gender therapist. -You might lose a lot of support but hang in there. If they truly loved and cared about you they would stay. -Retail therapy helps and plus it builds your wardrobe and shoes. -Makeup is an artwork. It takes lots of practice to do it right and watch YouTube videos on how to put it on or someone who is knowledgeable. -You are going to have roller coaster emotions so don't rush anything. 
    • Ivy
    • Ashley0616
      thrilled:  :extremely pleased and excited
    • Ashley0616
    • Ashley0616
    • Ashley0616
    • Ashley0616
      You have grown more breast tissue than most some only get one size and that is it. I went from 42C to 42DD but I'm also taking supplements. It's risky to take the supplements but to me it's worth the risk. 
    • Timi
      I'd echo some of the advice in Imma Asher's letter in the book To My Trans Sisters:   Take your time.  See yourself. Be proud.  Be strong. Indulge in the transformation.  Read more.  Put down the brow pencil.  Live.  And be happy.
  • Upcoming Events

Contact TransPulse

TransPulse can be contacted in the following ways:

Email: Click Here.

To report an error on this page.

Legal

Your use of this site is subject to the following rules and policies, whether you have read them or not.

Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
DMCA Policy
Community Rules

Hosting

Upstream hosting for TransPulse provided by QnEZ.

Sponsorship

Special consideration for TransPulse is kindly provided by The Breast Form Store.
×
×
  • Create New...