r/transdiy
Hi, so I’ve started DIY T gel almost 2 months ago and i’ve been trying to make sure it’s all fine but i’m very concerned about the risk of overdosing? I’ve not done any blood work so if there’s anything that could be useful pls tell! and any like advice idk but so far i’ve been feeling very hungry all the time and sleeping in a lot and i’m not sure if that’s part of the T or a problem?
Hello, I know lumps are common. Just wondering if the absorption will be affected by lumps.
Btw the lump traces the path of injection which makes me think it's not the substance. On the other hand he E prolly leaked out where the needle went in so idk.
So, ìm planning to start taking testostorone injections through DIY.
Although I'm 18 and have moved away for university, I need to tell my parents about this, and I would like them to support me in my decision.
I've only been fully out to them for 2 months, but I have been presenting masc for over a year and have known I'm trans for around 3 years.
I have been refered to a gic, however the wait will be 2/3 years and I'm not comfortable waiting that long.
My gp refused to give me blood tests so I plan to buy blood tests. I feel like saying that my gp refused, will make diy look a lot worse to my parents.
Since I have a friend who takes T, I'm thinking of asking them to teach me how to do the injections. I will mention this to my parents so they won't worry about me doing the injections wrong.
Im going to talk to them in person about this, and I'm just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to approach it or what to mention/ not mention.
Hey y'all, I was hoping for some advice from those more knowledgeable than I. I currently take 100mg each of prog and spiro a day and I dose 4mg E. Val. Every 5 days. I just got my blood work back and my levels were .3 ng/ml T and 412 pg/ml E.
Now, I recently switched to a local PCP after using FOLX for the past couple years. I didn't mind FOLX, they're informed consent and essentially let me choose my doses while facilitating blood work and hormones. I've been taking these levels since I started using injections last year and feel much better than using sublingual E.
I know (because I hooked up with someone who also uses my PCP) that my new doctor prefers to keep trans women between 100-200 pg/ml and wants to lower my dose by half to 2mg every 5 days. Personally this is too low for my preference, I would prefer being above 200 at a minimum but ideally closer to 300. My T levels fluctuate between .1-.3 so although higher than prefered not too big a deal. My next appointment isn't for a couple months but I plan on talking to her about my levels then.
I stockpiled both EEN and EV vials, through the marketplace, before the current regime took over in America but I'm still worried about access. The last thing I want is for my doctor to pull my hormone scripts and rely on my backups.
So I guess my question is: what are your thoughts about these levels and expected changes?
TL;DR My E levels are too high for my preference but doctor wants to lower dose below where I'm comfortable and need advice.
Does anyone have any more info on Prog causing increase in DHT?
Hey y'all, I have a quick few questions about purchasing a few things that I need.
I am looking to get Estradiol hemihydrate pills and Bicalutamide as it'd take too long to get it from official sources at the moment.
And so the following questions are:
Thank you for taking your time reading this, I am actually trying to just cling on to any bit of hope at the moment.
Ahh I didn’t know we couldn’t add pictures, I wanted to show you guys and thank you guys because last week, in a now deleted post , sorry. I asked in a moment of desperation to just tell me what to go to the pharmacy and buy. I didn’t do it the next day like I said I would in the post.. but I did it today !! Spiro and estradiol valorate .. so thanks so much for your help and I guess now my question is… what can I expect the next few days? I bought a bottle of wine to celebrate with my first dosage is that okay or am I being stupid ? So many questions, but mainly excitement. Again thanks 🙏
I just started Spironolactone 50mg tablets today. I decided to officially make my e injection for tomorrow since it was kind of late and I was a little nervous.
What would you recommend I do to really help the two prescriptions maximize their effects? Like anything you learned during or after your transition that you wish you knew before or during the beginning?? Kinda nervous here, but dedicated and want to make the most of this!
Hi, this is my first ever post on Reddit. I want to transition but don't really know where to start. I was told injections of Estradiol Enanthate was the way to go. I can only find it pills online, does anybody know where I could buy the injections?
I've been asking so many questions about this today sorry but i'm panicking. The only bicalutamide i can get is in 150mg capsules and i'm scared about taking so much at once. Apparently the high half life of it should even out and be about equivalent to taking 50mg a day, but i don't know how true this is. And i'm also worried i'll have a bad reaction to it and it'll still be in my system for a long time after stopping taking it and cause severe damage
For spironolactone i'm worried about the many side effects it has. Apparently they aren't really serious except for hyperkalemia. How do i know if i'm at risk of hyperkalemia? Also i'm still worried about the other side affects, as some relate to the heart and blood pressure, and my heart isn't healthy and i think i might have blood pressure issues, though i don't know what they are. I get dizzy often when standing up and stretching, and occasionally feel what i think is high blood pressure (I can feel blood flowing through my neck for example, and i'll feel a slight weird pressure in my chest sometimes, but i don't know if this is actually high blood pressure.) The last time i saw a doctor they used that device that monitors your heart, forgot what it's called, and said it was fine, and that these symptoms were likely from malnutrition. I don't eat much and am probably deficient in many things, and i also am extremely inactive, so these might be the cause of my symptoms, but idk. This makes me worried that spiro will be dangerous for my heart or that these things mean i'm at greater risk of hyperkalemia.
Please don't suggest i do mono with injections, that doesn't work for me right now. I need one of these so please help as soon as possible, I can't go another day without figuring this out. Please tell me what to look out for for my safety when i take these too, and how risky it actually is
I've had to stop my T gel due to being unable to go to the place to get my blood drawn and tested to get my refill. Ive been on it for almost a year and a half. I really need some advice about diy hrt.
I'm already feeling miserable after having to stop, it made me feel slightly healthier and less dysphoric and idk if I can stop without being absolutely miserable mentally and physically
(I've ordered birth control to stop my period since they're absolutely painful)
Hello my SHGB results show 140 nmol. My estrogen is 2.2k pg/ml. I did some calculations and apparently i should have good ammount of free estradiol. Other values are as follow:
T 26 ng/dL
DHEA-S: 330
My DHEA-S droped from 720 to 330 after lowering prolactin and incerasing dosage of E.
i've been planning on going on estrogen for a big while now, but i have significant progress in the gym that i'm really proud of (big legs ofc), however i'm scared that mtf hrt causes muscle loss and that i might get smaller because of it, is there any way around this or is it just straight up not a thing?
Ive been on hrt for about a month and a half and I’ve noticed my nipples kind of hurt when I touch them, it’s nothing excruciating, it kinda feels like pressing on a bruise, I figure this is probably just the start of my chest growing but figured I’d ask just in case I’m wrong
I got my tracking email from OpenGate and I assume its supposed to link to a tracking page or something, but it doesn't. Just my order, and a number. It's my first time ordering so I don't exactly know what I'm doing.
“Use it or loose it” I’ve herd that said a lot and while my end goal may become bottom surgery currently I’m not 100% and either way I don’t want it to shrink a lot because if I do get surgery I’d like the canal to be as deep as possible😭 so what does use it or loose it really mean? Daily, weekly, minutely!?😭😂
Edit: Thank you for the reply’s I’ve read them all but haven’t responded really sorry!
Hi im 21 and 10 months into my transition and recently learned about domperidone. I'm on 2mg estradiol 3x a dayand 100mg spiro 2 a day. Is domperidone something I should look into at all? And if so at what point in my transition should i consider it. I'm getting a lot in terms of curves, thighs, and butt but not much in terms of breast growth. Is it just too early in my transition too tell? Thanks in advance :3
I've read about people taking prog instead of spiro or another antiangroden, but I can't find any non-anecdotal information on it. Does anybody have resources?
Hello! I am starting Een injections starting next week! Before I begin, I'd like some help and clarification on a few things. I currently have no access to bloodwork (I understand there are ways to get them done, but I don't have the money nor am I in the correct situation to get these blood tests), so I plan on a starting dose of 5mg every Wednesday subQ. After 6 weeks, I will evaluate if I feel any changes, and if not, I will up my dose to 7mg. With that said I need some help on actually administering the injections.
If I am using a U 100 syringe, how much air do I need to draw up before I draw up the medicine, for both 5mg and 7mg?
Will the medicine being stuck in the syringe's 'deadspace' be significant enough to matter? If so, how can I reduce the amount being wasted?
Will consuming grapefruit be harmful?
Thank you for any help :).
I'm not exactly sure which flair to use, hope this is okay.
So, I'm about to start HRT, I've already got all the supplies, but I'm still waiting for the vial and I'm getting a little anxious, as I've not heard any news from the postal service that's supposed to deliver it. I ordered it through AstroVials and so I just wanted to ask if y'all know how long it usually takes to actually get the vial if you're in the EU
hey guys ive been taking testostero enanthate for a while now. but i stopped 4 weeks ago due to financial problems, but i js wanna ask if it’s s okay to change t from enanthate ampules to cypionate in a vial? coz i think i would save a lot from cypionate coz of my low dose instead of an ampule
I ordered estrogen and spiro from in-house pharmacy via online bill pay, and my bank app says the payment has been received, but customer service says they never got any payment. Does anybody know any way I could resolve this? Or do I just have to wait and hope
A few months ago I bought a vial of testosterone cypionate and injection supplies but I never went through with it mainly because I was warned that it can fuck me up if there’s anything else in the vial. I’ve also been considering T gel as it seems safer but it’s a lot more expensive so not sure if it’s worth it :/ If you’ve done DIY, how were you sure that what you bought is reliable?
currently wondering what would happen if someone (hypothetically) took both testosterone and steroids, also human growth hormone. hypothetically. i know test is used as a steroid by bodybuilders, but would mixing it (hypothetically) have any negative effects?
Hi
I started slowly with T gel a few months ago and have experienced some slight physical changes so far. Slowly meaning taking it only few times a week.
Since then I have experienced having less clitoral sensation when aroused and it's freaking me out.
Trying to find information on this has been challenging for me-- can anyone share their experience or point me in the right direction to find testimony or research about this?
Thank you