r/HRT

From what I've seen I believe I may have Estrogen Insensitivity Syndrome, I've looked at pics from before I started hrt and now. The only difference is I look almost a decade older. I can't see a specialist in my state because my insurance will not allow it and I wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise.

I've been on pills, patches, and currently injections, since 2019. I'm not more sensitive anywhere, my boobs haven't grown, my skin isn't softer, never got the overly emotional flood, and I feel dead inside. My question is:

If I do have EIS, is there anything I can do outside of surgery/ see an endocrinologist, to start seeing some results or am I screwed?

EDIT: So my E levels ranged between 117pg/ml and 226 between 2020 and 2026,last tested in February at 135pg/ml. My total testosterone ranged between .2pg/ml and 58pg/ml and all were done at troph. And the 58pg/ml was this past February.

Hey everyone. I’ve been on Wegovy since mid May, currently on 0.5 which is working well and I’m down 37lbs with another 45lbs to go.

I’m 57 and have not had periods for a couple of years so guessing I’m post menapause. My problem is for the last few years I’ve not had a decent night sleep and wake upto 6/7 every night. It’s so draining and my friend has suggested HRT patches to stop the hot flashes.

I did discuss with my GP last year about HRT but they were against it due to my high blood pressure. But Due to weight loss this is now in normal range.

Basically wondering if HRT will help and how it will effect me. I’m guessing Weight increase is a given? If so how much?

Any info would be greatly appreciated

Hi. Any of you take hormones?? I am 39 yr old and my dr put me on hormones 5-6 months ago because I started having hot flashes.. the hip, join pain and mood swings I had for years I thought was normal and got better once I started taking hrt. 😊 problem is I keep bleeding monthly and my dr keeps telling me i was not supposed to bleed anymore and that it was not normal. I got an ultrasound and everything was normal but the dr keeps stressing me out wanting to do a biopsy 🫠😒.

So.. I went and got a second opinion and this dr told me she thought I was actually taking too much estrogen, I was taking 2mg oral and 200 mg progesterone. Told me I was still producing estrogen and it was not needed it, to just take progesterone.. but if I wanted to still taking it to cut the dose in half, 1mg estrogen. I did it 2 weeks ago and started having hip pain.. luckily the hot flashes haven’t came back.. problem is.. my boobs have been hurting so bad.. like those days when we are about to have our period.. hip and boobs pain.
Is that normal? Or should I get back to her? Could it be possible that I don’t need estrogen?
Anyone taking just progesterone?

Hey, i’m a 19 y/o trans women who just recently got prescribed estradiol for the first time im confused on what way to go about it at my pharmacy as i’ve never had to pick up any type of prescription before. I don’t have insurance and i don’t wanna look stupid or be suprised by pricing either. also do i ask for the 3 month supply upfront? i’m from IL specifically if that changes anything!

So, my last dose of EV was on Wednesday, and the day after I found out I’ve been injecting it wrong lol…so now I’m tempted…do I wait till Wednesday to do it right, or do I change my injection day to Sunday? 2.5mg 1x a week EV

I’m 35, F, in surgical menopause (no uterus or ovaries now) and I’m about 6 months post op. After a struggle with public health doctors only prescribing me the patch and then only 1 mg estrogen pills, I’m now doing HRT with a private clinic (since last week) and am on a regimen of 2mg estrogen pills/day, 200 mg progesterone/day, and 2mL testosterone cipionate via injection 2x week. Im also one week in to the application of vaginal estrogen cream.

This new regimen has helped with my hot flashes considerably. My breasts are still pretty deflated, which I don’t love, but I can worry about that later.

My biggest concern right now is that my vagina doesn’t get “aroused.” I can still get kind of wet, can still orgasm, but the genital engorgement and blood flow isn’t happening like it used to. It’s so depressing. My partner touches me and I feel no response. I think about sex all the time. I want to have sex. But it’s like there’s a disconnect between my pussy and my brain. My pre surgical response was swelling and sensitivity, wetness, and that “omg please touch me” feeling. Now… I have to try really hard to convince myself I want to be touched at all, even if it was my idea.

I’m so depressed about this. I can’t really find resources about this phenomenon either. I can still feel sensation on my genitals despite a little nerve damage on my inner thigh.. just the blood flow and engorgement that I associate with being aroused doesn’t happen. Anyone else experiencing/experienced this? Please tell me there is hope? It’s bleak to think of spending the rest of my life in this condition. I know I am still early in my new regimen and I am hopeful but.. should I be adding/asking about something else? Do hormones even affect this?

So

I got an orchie a bit more than 2 months ago and my total T level has increased and stabilized at 12 ng/dl (up from 7 ng/dl when I was on blockers)

And my Free testosterone has risen to 1/37 ng/dl up from 0./98 ng/dl

What the hell is happening? What should I do?

My SHBG is also 130nmol/L

Just asking for experiences…

I have bad symptoms before period like migraines, exhaustion and sleep issues.

Mainly I want to get my nourishing sleep back. 45 f here.

Well thanks to the shortage the prices have gone up $15 more. I know it’s not a lot but to me it is. I’m so tired of being gouged left and right. Thankfully I have two boxes so I’m going to cut the patches in half to make my supply last longer and hopefully by then the prices will go back down. 🤞🏻

I feel older! I ache more and GP said that joint pain etc is normal when starting oestrogen. I’m on the pump. I don’t like towards the end of the pump the dose is smaller so you kind of have to guess and do a bit more but I don’t think that’s helpful! And I’ve noticed it’s worse since then. I feel rage like I could cry I’m so angry! I’m snappy! I’m feeling exhausted beyond belief like bone tired! So I’m thinking the gel isn’t for me? I don’t get that feeling of “me again” everyone speaks of. I am only 2 months in but I wanted some improvement by now not to feel worse than when I started.

Sometimes but not all the time, it gets me so high. Even days I am not taking it , patch every other day 0.1mg/day. These highs feels somewhere like euphoria and intense calmness while energizing to relaxing and even allows me to laugh. Tried to tell my doctor about this but they don't seem to be concerned. Get accused of being bi-polar, but since these highs can range from seconds, minutes, rarely an hour, at most off and on for almost a day. Bipolar requires at least 7 days of mania/hypomania. What's weird how this mode can suddenly shut off like I never never existed when needed.

Does anyone get this? I am not complaining or really that concerned. More curious if this is normal. I do want to emphasize this feeling is pretty damn intense, I wouldn't be able to begin to fulling convey. Maybe feels like I snorted a lot of cocaine, mdma, and opiates. I do not do any drugs though.

Hi everyone! ❤️

I’ve been dealing with constipation since starting my estrogen patch, and I’m going into my 3rd month.I could really use some advice!
I drink warm water in the mornings and at least 40 oz. of water throughout the day. I’m also trying to eat as healthy as I can most days and I exercise regularly, but I’m still struggling with constipation.
For those of you who have experienced this with HRT, what has worked for you? Any foods, drinks, supplements, or other things that have helped get things moving? 😩😂
I’d love to hear what works for you ladies! ❤️

Thank you! ☺️

I've finally stopped questioning and I want to get onto HRT. I have a therapy appointment soon, and I think my therapist is pretty LGBTQ+ friendly, should I talk to him, or would it be better to go through a GP? Or is a different route even better?