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Anyone have any experience with this? I've read about this and found really no specifics on any particular kind of meds that doctors are prescibing. I am due to see a doctor in a couple of weeks to start on them. Are they as potent as synthetic as they are produced synthically also. I'm also wondering if they do what sort of anti androgens. I know I'll be asking those questions during the visit, however, I'd like to hear from those who are taking them for transitioning.
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Doctor's won't as what you're talking about is NBE. Probably the only way they'll say anything about it is "off the record"
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Most Progesterone's, are Wild Yam derived through labs. At least that is what I understand. I would say go ahead, and chat with your doctor about it. Even if he/she goes off the record about it. Please take notes and give us the "low-down" on it.
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26-09-2015, 06:41 PM
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Sorry, I didn't give enough info on this. I am actually going to see a doctor in town who is practicing in bio-identical/holistic medicine. I was told by the person who was making my appointment that he specifically deals with trans people. Other than that, I don't know anything else about how this works. I couldn't find anything online about transitioning with bio identical hormones. I guess these folks are kind of pioneering in this field especially in the trans community. I know it's becoming really popular in menopause. I'll keep posting any info I get throughout my progress. Maybe it's another alternative to consider.
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08-10-2015, 04:26 PM
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Alrighty! Just saw the doc today and left with my prescriptions for estradiol, spiro, finasteride. After 10 years of pausing, I'm finally back on track! I thought it would be biodenticals, however it seems for my situation, he chose this method.
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If he works a lot in this field it would be interesting to hear the doc comment on natural micronized progesterone.
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OMG! morning sickness sucks!
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(08-10-2015, 06:17 PM)Mayko Wrote: If he works a lot in this field it would be interesting to hear the doc comment on natural micronized progesterone.
IDK, I'm just on a starting dose right now. It's pretty low as you can see in my signature. However, at my age and the fact that I've had a head start with hormones/breast development years ago but had to stop for about 10 years (thus being on herbals), I don't think higher doses are needed. As a note, a month prior to restarting hormones, I believe I was experiencing the full effects of andropause (I'm in my mid 40s). That is a plus since I don't want any more T than needed. On the down side, sleeplessness really sucked!
