Hormones

Hormone Replacement Therapy is a very complex issues.  I am largely uneducated on the various options available for transgender individuals.  As a male to female transgender that is a disabled veteran, my options were very limited to Spironolactone and to either Estradiol or Primarin.  Had I known what I know today, I'd have gone with EV injections and no spiro.

Spiro is known to cause obesity as well as retarding natural breast development.


There is some extremely valuable information here on HRT.  I suggest joining the group and reading the posts and doing the research.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/

These are just some of the articles and discussions going on in the group.

HRT by injection: the safest and most effective known method of HRT. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/injection-of-hormones-for-mtf-transsexuals/1467149510263529
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Estrogens: their properties, costs, risks and administration methods (Chart/Table) https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/648500925313367/
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The top 12 myths about injections. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/the-top-twelve-myths-about-injections-for-mtf-transsexuals/1467148636930283
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What your endocrinologist may not know about MTF hormone therapy. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/what-your-endocrinologist-may-not-know-about-mtf-hormone-treatment/1467148946930252
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What Went Wrong with MTF Hormonal Therapy? An editorial explaining how misjudgement of medical risks, combined with commercial pharma company inertia, got us into this situation. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/what-went-wrong-with-mtf-hormonal-therapy/1664665833845228/
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Obtaining supplies- A quick startup guide if you want to start injections. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/a-quick-startup-to-self-injection-1-obtaining-supplies/1417308518580962
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RUTIN to prevent thrombosis, the most serious complication of HRT. You should be taking this supplement!. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/rutin-for-prevention-of-thrombosis-in-mtf-transsexual-hormone-therapy/1632650463713432
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Standard Female blood test ranges. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/standard-female-blood-test-ranges/1467151886929958
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MTF Lactation, some personal experiences. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/mtf-ts-lactation-some-notes-and-experiences/1467152523596561
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The Banning of the hormone pill Diane-35. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/the-banning-of-the-antiandrogen-androcur/1467151580263322
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Biological basis of transgenderism, a summary of current research. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/biologic-basis-for-transgenderism-a-summary-of-current-research/1474673866177760
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Pseudo-hypothyroid effects of estrogen dominance and how to beat it. https://www.facebook.com/notes/beverly-cosgrove/pseudo-hypothyroid-effects-of-estrogen-dominance-and-how-to-beat-them/1476220749356405
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==========PART TWO=============
Key posts in Trans HRT Hormone Forum
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Frequently Asked Questions. Check this list for your question. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/669227986573994/
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Endocrinologist and prescribing physician referrals. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/733771066786352/
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Ordering from InHousePharmacy is easier now that they accept Bitcoin. Here is how to do it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/654791418017651/
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A large study confirms HRT for transsexuals is largely safe, with a small risk of thrombosis. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/594766634020130/
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Rutin - take this inexpensive OTC supplement to reduce your risks of thrombosis from HRT.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/594904950672965/
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Do you need your HRT from the VA? Veterans should read this thread.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/583664975130296/
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Need a therapist, to get a prescription for hormones? Use this database. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/533200080176786/
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You can order your own blood tests online. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/699911406838985/
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Subcutaneous injection of estradiol gives similar results as IM injection.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/541375062692621/
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Subcutaneous injection of hormones: Beverly's videos and info
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/559790994184361/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/561877007309093/
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Buying hormones online. Links to online pharmacies. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/300718620091601/
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One of Beverly's videos of her doing her own injection. https://youtu.be/7R9ZtCF6CRA
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Estrasorb is a transdermal drying estradiol cream which is applied to the legs daily. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/695600533936739/
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Achieve injection-like levels of Estradiol by using your pills as suppositories. Read this if your country prevents you from getting injections. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/697695437060582/
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Estradiol Cypionate, the OTHER injectable estradiol. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/498111597018968/
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Opening and storing 1ml glass ampules of Estradiol Valerate such as those received from online pharmacies. (VIDEO included.) https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/480741035422691/
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Alcohol has effects on your HRT. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/686105658219560/
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Stretching your injectable hormone budget. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/488835101279951/
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Samantha suffered alternating crippling depression and painful headache. The right injection method, dose, and schedule solved her problem. Case study. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/658663280963798/
Followup, with a deep discussion of bioidentical hormone safety. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/693172747512851/
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5000 members in our HRT group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/675818705914922/
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Beverly's deterioration when forced to switch from injections to patch is a grim reminder of how weak patches are. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/667072213456238/
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Many MTF transsexuals have the "female digit ratio" characteristic. Do you? https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/301371853359611/
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Ordering from InhousePharmacy https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/300741980089265/
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Progesterone (the real, bioidentical kind), when added to HRT, actually reduces risks. Trans women should be taking bioidentical progesterone. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/742911022539023/
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Pregnenolone, an often-overlooked hormone booster, as part of HRT https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/319504131546383/
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Phenokinon-F and Duoton Fort are long acting birth controls containing mostly progesterone and are NOT suitable for trans women transition. https://www.facebook.com/…/Trans…/permalink/582948215201972/
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Why you should NOT consider estradiol pills suitable for a lifelong regimen. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/514459445384183/
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Finasteride (and Dutasteride) are DANGEROUS and unnecessary for MTF HRT uses! https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/723241131172679/
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Research shows that progestins (such as Medroxyprogesterone, aka Provera) cause depression. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/664533440376782/
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Current injectable drug prices, with discount (will be kept updated) https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/698043050359154/
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What's wrong with Spironolactone? https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/578035519026575/
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Spironolactone is NOT needed to suppress testosterone if you use the right estradiol therapy. Medical studies linked. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/745365635626895/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/749079735255485/
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Spironolactone may interfere with breast growth.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/572059082957552/
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Safe hair regrowth method for mtf transsexuals. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/496133653883429/
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Transsexual HRT is in general safe, with the primary risk being that of venous thromboembolism due to certain sources of estrogen. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/594766634020130/
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Supplementing estrogen in menopause may be essential to avoid crippling cognitive deterioration. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/655794957917297/
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Recent studies show that supplementing with bioidentical estradiol (instead of Premarin) does NOT cause mental decline in old age, disproving a prevalent belief of doctors who were told the opposite by the drug companies selling Premarin and similar drugs. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/649523718544421/
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Do-it-yourself is the FOURTH BEST option for HRT. Here are the others.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/682327548597371/
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Are you in Australia? A member shows us how you can arrange to get estradiol by injection in Australia.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TransHRT/permalink/682994658530660/
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==========PART THREE================================
Medical Articles of interest to transsexuals from elsewhere on the Internet.
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A Summary of the benefits of progesterone (from a commercial site.)
http://www.lef.org/magaz…/2006/4/report_progesterone/Page-01