16-12-2024, 07:33 PM
Which type of laser it is they're using? The very modern ones are typically not very painful, but it depends on how much hairs are being fried. More and darker hairs means more world of hurt.
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16-12-2024, 11:40 PM
I'm not sure which kind of Lazer it was. I know it's the one ment for dark hair and light skin. Which is what I have. Lol
Took my second dose of estrogen. No stress or anxiety before hand. Decided to take it first thing after my morning shower after the gym. This way I can see how it affects me during the day vs taking it at night and then going to bed.
I haven't noticed anything from my first injection 2 weeks ago. Which is what I expected. I don't think the dose and injection frequency will be enough for me to notice any changes or affects by the 3 months check up and labs. I think once every 14 days is to little and too far in-between. Oh well it's the lovely game the VA plays, good thing I've leveled up and prestige multiple times at playing the VAs game lol ( thats a call of duty reference).
I have also stopped all NBE for the time being. I know I was back and forth about keeping it or not keeping it. Honestly it's nice to not have to remember to take a million pills every day.
All I am taking is my Spiro, 1 MSM capsule, a multivitamin, and a biotin supplement daily, and if it happens to be the day I'm supposed to take an injection then estrogen as well. Keeping MSM for joint support, and I'm using biotin in hopes it helps my hair. I'm also using rogain for my hair as well. Curious to see how Spiro and estrogen affect my hair.
So yeah. That's the latest greatest.
I haven't noticed anything from my first injection 2 weeks ago. Which is what I expected. I don't think the dose and injection frequency will be enough for me to notice any changes or affects by the 3 months check up and labs. I think once every 14 days is to little and too far in-between. Oh well it's the lovely game the VA plays, good thing I've leveled up and prestige multiple times at playing the VAs game lol ( thats a call of duty reference).
I have also stopped all NBE for the time being. I know I was back and forth about keeping it or not keeping it. Honestly it's nice to not have to remember to take a million pills every day.
All I am taking is my Spiro, 1 MSM capsule, a multivitamin, and a biotin supplement daily, and if it happens to be the day I'm supposed to take an injection then estrogen as well. Keeping MSM for joint support, and I'm using biotin in hopes it helps my hair. I'm also using rogain for my hair as well. Curious to see how Spiro and estrogen affect my hair.
So yeah. That's the latest greatest.
17-02-2025, 10:58 PM
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Just trying to live and get through life.
So since I last posted I had gotten pneumonia at the end of Dec. Felt more confused about who I am and what I'm doing. Decided to stop all HRT for the time being until I met with my therapist and endocrinologist.
Met with my endocrinologist who had absolutely no experience what so ever. Each appointment she has someone else I the room that she refers to and lets them decide the course of action. So I got my patient advocate involved and now I a new endocrinologist lol.
My new endocrinologist change my HRT program. I was doing Spiro everyday at 100mg, and 10mg of EV once every 2 weeks.
My new program is 5 mg ev once a week. No Spiro or any kind of anti androgen for the time being. I expressed concerns that I felt neither female or male, and sexual desire libedo and function practically went to -1000%. So for the time being no.spiro we are going to see how estrogen only therapy works for me. I wanted to try to get t gel to supplement with for function but he said they usually only supplement that in once the patient has gotten their normal maintenance dose of HRT that they will be on for the long haul. Maybe that's true maybe it was an excuse who knows. But for know I feel I have a better endorsement who is willing to take my suggestions seriously.
Meeting with my VA therapist weekly now. And I feel more affirmed and confident I am on the right path now. Not afraid of all the what ifs that can happen. My vision is becoming more clear by the day as to who I am and who I want to be.
My wife and I are existing together. She gave me an ultimatum that she wants me to have a more clear picture of who I am and what direction I need to go in after the first initial block of therapy sessions I have set up with the VA, which ends in early March. So I'm certain there will be some hard times ahead coming soon since I plan to tell her that I want to transition and finally be myself. I'm sure it will be rough for awhile until the shock of it wear off even tho I'm sure she sees this coming. I can't control what she does or feels. All I can do is control myself, and my attitude and mindset.
I plan to just go with the flow for the most part. Take it one day a a time. Take steps everyday to get closer to who I want to be..and when I get thrown a curve ball I will deal with it when it happens what ever it may be (coming out at work,. socially, having to deal with separation or divorce, changing work etc) but until then it will be business as usual. And if I have to intervene from time to time then I will to ensure I am able to continue on my journey (as slow or fast as it may be) .
I have been practicing gratitude, mindfulness and positivity on a daily basis and it has definitely helped alot. I am sure it will come in handy in the future.
I am finally ready to take the mask off, and allow myself to be me, to finally allow myself to be happy.
So since I last posted I had gotten pneumonia at the end of Dec. Felt more confused about who I am and what I'm doing. Decided to stop all HRT for the time being until I met with my therapist and endocrinologist.
Met with my endocrinologist who had absolutely no experience what so ever. Each appointment she has someone else I the room that she refers to and lets them decide the course of action. So I got my patient advocate involved and now I a new endocrinologist lol.
My new endocrinologist change my HRT program. I was doing Spiro everyday at 100mg, and 10mg of EV once every 2 weeks.
My new program is 5 mg ev once a week. No Spiro or any kind of anti androgen for the time being. I expressed concerns that I felt neither female or male, and sexual desire libedo and function practically went to -1000%. So for the time being no.spiro we are going to see how estrogen only therapy works for me. I wanted to try to get t gel to supplement with for function but he said they usually only supplement that in once the patient has gotten their normal maintenance dose of HRT that they will be on for the long haul. Maybe that's true maybe it was an excuse who knows. But for know I feel I have a better endorsement who is willing to take my suggestions seriously.
Meeting with my VA therapist weekly now. And I feel more affirmed and confident I am on the right path now. Not afraid of all the what ifs that can happen. My vision is becoming more clear by the day as to who I am and who I want to be.
My wife and I are existing together. She gave me an ultimatum that she wants me to have a more clear picture of who I am and what direction I need to go in after the first initial block of therapy sessions I have set up with the VA, which ends in early March. So I'm certain there will be some hard times ahead coming soon since I plan to tell her that I want to transition and finally be myself. I'm sure it will be rough for awhile until the shock of it wear off even tho I'm sure she sees this coming. I can't control what she does or feels. All I can do is control myself, and my attitude and mindset.
I plan to just go with the flow for the most part. Take it one day a a time. Take steps everyday to get closer to who I want to be..and when I get thrown a curve ball I will deal with it when it happens what ever it may be (coming out at work,. socially, having to deal with separation or divorce, changing work etc) but until then it will be business as usual. And if I have to intervene from time to time then I will to ensure I am able to continue on my journey (as slow or fast as it may be) .
I have been practicing gratitude, mindfulness and positivity on a daily basis and it has definitely helped alot. I am sure it will come in handy in the future.
I am finally ready to take the mask off, and allow myself to be me, to finally allow myself to be happy.
20-02-2025, 12:07 AM
Congratulations to you. Your difficulties that you openly share here with us is no small feat. So many of us have setbacks and I think it’s important to congratulate each other when we overcome them. So again, congrats to you!
31-03-2025, 08:27 PM
Had labs and Endo appointment. Currently test is at 81, estradiol is at 191. Endo wants to add progesterone to help lower my t levels since I'm not on Spiro or any other anti androgen.
Currently not sure if I will take him up on his suggestion or not. I've been struggling, and having more bad days then good ones. Not sure I will continue hrt at all.
So lots to figure out and think about ...
Just a recap, stopped bo Aug/Sept of 2024, Endo appointment oct 2024, start Spiro Nov 2024, start estrogen Dec 2024, stop Spiro Jan 2025. Changed dose and frequency of estrogen Jan/Feb 2025 to present.
No body changes, no breast growth.
Currently not sure if I will take him up on his suggestion or not. I've been struggling, and having more bad days then good ones. Not sure I will continue hrt at all.
So lots to figure out and think about ...
Just a recap, stopped bo Aug/Sept of 2024, Endo appointment oct 2024, start Spiro Nov 2024, start estrogen Dec 2024, stop Spiro Jan 2025. Changed dose and frequency of estrogen Jan/Feb 2025 to present.
No body changes, no breast growth.
Hi CM213, 3 weeks ago I’ve started HRT with injections of Estradiol Enanthate 7,5 mg every seven days as monotherapy. After only one week I’ve restarted the budding and my areolas had increased a lot and nipples are changing too… My libido is ok and downstairs everything is still working… my girlfriend is happy to have boobs to touch and something else to make her happy 
. I feel myself very lucky having a woman by my side that loves my feminine soul and chancing body. Maybe you need different dosages to see and feel changes. Good luck for your personal journey 
. I feel myself very lucky having a woman by my side that loves my feminine soul and chancing body. Maybe you need different dosages to see and feel changes. Good luck for your personal journey
Yesterday, 08:20 PM
Currently I am only on mono therapy of E. I am taking 7mg of estrogen valerate ( 1 injection once a week). I have noticed they nipples have been tender on and off, but there is nothing hard behind them and there is no growth outward. They do seem to stay hard all the time tho.
Too be honest I don't really care if I grow breasts or not. If they grow that's a bonus then. I already have a rather large chest from bodybuilding, I am not sure I will be able to notice any growth (especially in the beginning stages).
I am mainly looking for mental clarity, better skin and hair, and to reduce the mental fog/noise so I can become more present and be able to focus at work and at home.
Like I said if I get breast growth great. If I get some fat redistribution awesome. If my facial features soften up even better. But I'm not holding my breath.
I may tell my DR that after thinking about it I do want the progesterone (even if I don't start it, it would be a good idea to stock up on it.) I personally don't feel I have started growing breast buds. Nipples are slightly puffy when they're not hard when the temperature is hot.
And I have no change in function downstairs which is what I'm trying to maintain for as long as my wife wants to remain married to me.
So we will see. I def don't want to hinder anything by taking progesterone too early either.
Too be honest I don't really care if I grow breasts or not. If they grow that's a bonus then. I already have a rather large chest from bodybuilding, I am not sure I will be able to notice any growth (especially in the beginning stages).
I am mainly looking for mental clarity, better skin and hair, and to reduce the mental fog/noise so I can become more present and be able to focus at work and at home.
Like I said if I get breast growth great. If I get some fat redistribution awesome. If my facial features soften up even better. But I'm not holding my breath.
I may tell my DR that after thinking about it I do want the progesterone (even if I don't start it, it would be a good idea to stock up on it.) I personally don't feel I have started growing breast buds. Nipples are slightly puffy when they're not hard when the temperature is hot.
And I have no change in function downstairs which is what I'm trying to maintain for as long as my wife wants to remain married to me.
So we will see. I def don't want to hinder anything by taking progesterone too early either.
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