Topic: Are estrogen injections better than patches?
Anonymous A started this discussion 5 years ago #101,655
I’m scared of needles even if I’ve taken many shots before and had blood drain for lab tests.
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 59 minutes later[^] [v] #1,148,039
Probably.
Sounds like a question for your doctor.
Sounds like a question for your doctor.
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Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,049
@previous (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
What? You're not a doctor? I thought this was a forum for doctors only?
What? You're not a doctor? I thought this was a forum for doctors only?
jodie !foster2PAQ joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 1 hour later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,053
why the fuck would we know Catherine!!!!!
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 22 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,057
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,059
@1,148,049 (Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE)
Shit, no wonder I'm so much dumber and less educated than everyone else.
Shit, no wonder I'm so much dumber and less educated than everyone else.
Killer Lettuce? !HonkUK.BIE replied with this 5 years ago, 3 hours later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,096
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 19 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,099
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU replied with this 5 years ago, 12 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,105
Meta !Sober//iZs joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 14 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,108
Siding with Fake anon on this one. You can absorb stuff into your blood through your skin. They have patches for lots of different medications.
I think what would help a lot is orchiectomy (castration). Your transition isn't going to be helped by testicles pumping out testosterone 24/7. I know they have anti-androgens but still. It would at least reduce the amount of stuff you have to take and make life easier on your body.
I think what would help a lot is orchiectomy (castration). Your transition isn't going to be helped by testicles pumping out testosterone 24/7. I know they have anti-androgens but still. It would at least reduce the amount of stuff you have to take and make life easier on your body.
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 2 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,155
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
Fake anon didn't say that though lol.
And yeah, you can absorb stuff through your skin but it's obviously going to be way less efficient/effective than an injection. I'm sure they account for that when manufacturing, but idk.
On the other hand, maybe it's better to have your hormones be steadily absorbed over a long period of time (I'm guessing it works like the birth control patch, which you weat continuously and change weekly) than to get massive spikes of hormones.
Fake anon didn't say that though lol.
And yeah, you can absorb stuff through your skin but it's obviously going to be way less efficient/effective than an injection. I'm sure they account for that when manufacturing, but idk.
On the other hand, maybe it's better to have your hormones be steadily absorbed over a long period of time (I'm guessing it works like the birth control patch, which you weat continuously and change weekly) than to get massive spikes of hormones.
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Coil E. Leafeon !QnI1ArmPmY joined in and replied with this 5 years ago, 3 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,156
@previous (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
for HRT, the variability of hormone levels that come with injections actually works better, I hear.
@OP
It's an intramuscular injection, you just jam it in your leg or whatever, you're not going to be looking for veins and all that spoopy needle stuff
for HRT, the variability of hormone levels that come with injections actually works better, I hear.
@OP
It's an intramuscular injection, you just jam it in your leg or whatever, you're not going to be looking for veins and all that spoopy needle stuff
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chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 44 seconds later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,157
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 5 years ago, 10 seconds later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,158
@1,148,155 (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)I think they would test skin absorption and make an adjustment for it in the dosage.
I've often thought they should have an option for transwomen where your hormones vary on a 28-day cycle so you can get a more authentic female experience.
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chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 16 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,160
Erik !jzYkdX7lIw replied with this 5 years ago, 53 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,180
Meta !Sober//iZs replied with this 5 years ago, 6 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,182
@1,148,160 (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
I definitely believe the levels vary from time to time, based on my own experiences. I don't think it's on any regular cycle though or if it is, it's pretty subtle. Doing some Googling on this I can't find much of a consensus on a regular male hormone cycle. I did read one article that said "if women didn't bleed, there would be doubts about a female hormone cycle". I obviously haven't experienced the female hormone cycle so I don't know what it's like, but is there a definite change in mood, feelings, etc, as you go through the cycle?
I definitely believe the levels vary from time to time, based on my own experiences. I don't think it's on any regular cycle though or if it is, it's pretty subtle. Doing some Googling on this I can't find much of a consensus on a regular male hormone cycle. I did read one article that said "if women didn't bleed, there would be doubts about a female hormone cycle". I obviously haven't experienced the female hormone cycle so I don't know what it's like, but is there a definite change in mood, feelings, etc, as you go through the cycle?
Coil E. Leafeon !QnI1ArmPmY replied with this 5 years ago, 21 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,193
@previous (Meta !Sober//iZs)
regular bleedings help iron from building up too high in the body. Males used to be prescribed leeches to solve the issue
regular bleedings help iron from building up too high in the body. Males used to be prescribed leeches to solve the issue
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chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 25 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,212
@1,148,182 (Meta !Sober//iZs)
I don't really notice any changes, mentally or physically! Some people do, hence PMS being a thing.
I don't really notice any changes, mentally or physically! Some people do, hence PMS being a thing.
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chill dog !!81dzJNNYL double-posted this 5 years ago, 1 minute later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,214
@1,148,193 (Coil E. Leafeon !QnI1ArmPmY)
More like regular bleedings make you prone to low iron levels and anemia. Most women would benefit from an iron supplement. I should get one actually.
I try to only get my period half the time. Next time I speak to my doctor I'm gonna ask him for the pill that you can take continuouslt
More like regular bleedings make you prone to low iron levels and anemia. Most women would benefit from an iron supplement. I should get one actually.
I try to only get my period half the time. Next time I speak to my doctor I'm gonna ask him for the pill that you can take continuouslt
Coil E. Leafeon !QnI1ArmPmY replied with this 5 years ago, 19 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,228
@previous (chill dog !!81dzJNNYL)
And if males eat an extra bowl of iron fortified cereal they will have too much iron.
And if males eat an extra bowl of iron fortified cereal they will have too much iron.
chill dog !!81dzJNNYL replied with this 5 years ago, 2 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,148,229
@previous (Coil E. Leafeon !QnI1ArmPmY)
What are the effects of having too much iron?
Oh man I'm imagining life without periods. I love it. I really hope I can get that prescribed without a problem.
What are the effects of having too much iron?
Oh man I'm imagining life without periods. I love it. I really hope I can get that prescribed without a problem.
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