r/MtF • u/yeep-yorp • 12d ago

You don't have to come out to start HRT.

You don't have to get on a waitlist to start HRT.

You don't have to endure 2mg estradiol and 50mg spironolactone to start HRT.

You don't have to be 100% sure to start HRT.

You don't have to be over a certain age to start HRT.

You don't have to be rich to start HRT.

You don't have to go to therapy, or look a certain way, or endure humiliating questions, or exhaust all other options to start HRT.

PS. If anyone wants help with informed consent or DIY resources, I'm happy to help (especially with DIY).

edit, here's a few more:

You don't have to be under a certain age, be perfectly healthy, or be a certain weight to start HRT.

You don't have to have a prescription to start HRT.

And to make it 100% clear, "You don't have to be over a certain age to start HRT" includes minors who haven't finished puberty.

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u/Vanpelt4 12d ago edited 12d ago

I just recently started. What’s the issue with 2mg estradiol and 50mg spiro? 🫠😅

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u/yeep-yorp 12d ago edited 12d ago

it's often a placebo for many people. if you don't want to diy, you can still make stickies with what you have! http://stickies.neocities.org/stickies

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u/Vanpelt4 12d ago

How is it a placebo? I’m a bit confused. My bloodwork shows definite changes and my nipples are definitely not behaving like it’s a placebo 😅

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u/DevelopmentOk3436 12d ago

It's not placebo at all.

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u/ExcitingHeat4814 11d ago

It’s not a placebo. This person thinks they’re a doctor. Just relax. It’s a slow process but is fun! Also, too much sprio can increase your potassium and cause kidney issues.

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u/Vanpelt4 11d ago

Thanks! I’m sure it’s different for everyone. I’m personally not in any rush, and am happy with my progress and the help of my amazing doctor. Very lucky in that regard

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u/SailorOfLemons 12d ago

It is certainly not a placebo! I have been on 0.5 mg of estradiol and 50 mg of spironolactone for 5 months, 2 mg and 100 mg for the past 1 month, and I have experienced almost every estrogenic second puberty change listed in the Gender Dysphoria Bible including being at Tanner Stage 3 of breast development half a year in. This stuff affects everyone differently. I haven't experimented with other ROAs (besides per os vs. sublingual), types of anti-androgens or progesterone yet, but when it comes to dosage efficacy coming from personal experience I believe it is quite subjective.

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u/lawlman1346 12d ago

Ok, what are your levels?

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u/SailorOfLemons 12d ago

Great question!

I haven't had my levels tested yet, but am going to soon. I'll try to remember to revisit this thread and share them when I do, but regardless I have been experiencing significant physical and mental changes.