Hello BN! Still alive over here!
This is a post for those that are thinking about self-medicating on synthetic hormones. I've been tweaking my own program here and there trying to find the least amount of herbs to ingest for the most effective response in my body. Right now I'm on a program that alternates BO and PM daily; something similar to what Lotus did in the past. It's been about two weeks since I started it so hopefully I see something positive by the end of the month. So far no negative side effects to report (knock on wood).
At one point during my search my mind turned to self medicating with synthetics. Scary I know, but there are successful people out there who did it right along with making regular doctor visits. I guess the cost of hormones aren't that much. While researching I ran across this pamphlet about synthetic dosages. If you align your self-medicating program with the suggested dosages in this pamphlet, I'm sure you'll get positive results.
https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/gsc/ass...es_MTF.pdf
Also, the site that I'm posting after this message talks about the risk of self-medicating inaccurately or trying to use antiandrogen without an estrogen and vice versa. It also informs you on how take the correct dosages.
http://www.trans-health.com/2002/hrt-self-medication/
If you wondering why am I posting this, it's helping me to slim down usage of NBE products. Also, I've been looking hard for anyone that has cold hard facts on how potent Puearia Mirafica is compared to Estradiol and the potency of Red Reishi compared to Spironolactone. So far, I've found nothing... The search continues. As far as hormones go,we all know at a minimum that a successful NBE program contains:
1)Anti-androgen
2)Aromatase agent
3)phytostrogen
I put anti-androgen first because it's possible to get breast buds with just that alone at a strong enough dosage. Aromatase will convert T --> E and will further develop your breast growth. The addition of phytoestrogen will just take advantage of the current setup your body has changed to since you have an anti-androgen shutting down your 5ar receptors. Consider that the icing on the cake.
As far as my body development and health; my chest is still measuring the same as last month, 38 in, and I really don't feel any different. Other that, I'll update you guys and gals again soon.