[Stevenator_]

I don't know. I'm DIY. Maybe another member can answer this question. Maybe try Reddit as well.

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I agree with what Stevenator said 

Almost took the same path, 2 years BO now 18 months Estradiol. I like the Estradiol much better.

Agreed. I love being on estradiol!

Since being on HRT, there's no more guesswork with dosages like there was when I was taking PM. Plus, with injections, I only have to do them once a week versus having to take (multiple) pills per day.

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Q: How quickly do pm and bo work?

A: S-L-O-W

You'll spend a fortune on herbs to get minimal results, and you'll put an enormous amount of strain on your liver. HRT is the way to go.

I was on PM/BO for 4.5 years and got very frustrated with the slow pace, and I switched to HRT. That was 5.5 years ago.

I'm currently 63 and still hangout at the redneck beer bar and no one is any wiser.

What kind of questions does the therapist ask in order to get on HRT?

I think it depends. Do you live in an area with informed consent for HRT? If not, I would imagine the therapist would want to determine if you meet a gender dysphoria diagnosis.

I started my HRT journey with informed consent, so I didn't need to gain a therapist's approval to get on HRT.