[IanW55]

Hello folks,

Update, today is 25 days since I started back on HRT Oestrogel pump at 2 pumps per day, I was going to start Reishi but decided not to until I got my blood test's done.

Here are my bllod tet's taken on 8 April and reported 11 April, as you can see my T is very low and my O is climbing, so good news, I am not sure if i should start Reishi again might start Reishi again (1 x 700mg).

After 30 days on Oestrogel I will up the dose to 3 pumps a day and see how I get on.

Please look at chart, the range is UK measures so not sure how it is for you good people overseas.
Ian
 

   

[IanW55]

Hello all.

For ages I have always wondered why I cannot apply HRT to my scrotum, on here there are mixed views which I respect because everyone will have different opinions, again why not.

I used Google AI to see what the definitve answer was and these are the results.

Copied and pasted from AI

Yes, scrotal application of transdermal estradiol (like Estrogel) can be used by MTF individuals to improve estradiol levels.

It can be particularly useful for achieving higher estradiol levels or lowering testosterone, or when other skin areas are not suitable. However, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the best application method and dosage for individual needs.

Elaboration: Benefits of scrotal application:

Higher estradiol levels: Applying estrogen directly to the scrotum can lead to better absorption and potentially higher estradiol levels in the blood compared to applying it to other skin areas.
Lower testosterone suppression:

The increased estradiol levels can be more effective at suppressing testosterone production, which is a key goal of MTF hormone therapy.

Lower doses: In some cases, scrotal application may allow for the use of lower doses of estrogen while achieving the same or higher estradiol levels, potentially reducing costs.

So there you have it, I will apply a dose to my scrotum.
Love to all
Ian

[wee2er]

I think the key point about scrotal application that although you get a rapid absorption/initial peak of E, you then get a quicker decline. Whereas other transdermal areas like your thighs looses out on that initial peak but has a much slower and steady absorption rate.

I started to rotate between scrotum, thighs and bums to avoid overloading the one area, I think the Oestrogel instructions talks about overloading skin areas so advice rotating between thighs, shoulders etc.

It's one of those, horse for courses, what each of us finds best suits us.

[IanW55]

Adding Progesterone.

I have always been amazed with how members approach breast growth, I for one do my homework and at my age cannot afford to get it wrong so I ask the question when to add progesterone into the mix.

My last bloods were done 11 April and can be seen a couple of post'searlier but basically my O = 311 and my T = 3.4, please note these are UK figures, now I again I used Google AI and came up with this.

AI Results - Progesterone

In the UK, for an MTF person considering starting progesterone, it's generally recommended that estradiol (E2) levels are in the range of 350-750 pmol/L if under 40, 300-600 pmol/L if aged 40-50, and 200-400 pmol/L if over 50 or younger with significant CV risk factors. Some sources also suggest a range of 100-200 pg/mL (367–734 pmol/L) for E2, with testosterone levels below 50 ng/dL (1.7 nmol/L). Progesterone is often added to the regimen after E2 and testosterone levels have stabilized.

As I am in the upper age group (300 - 600) and mine is 311 is it okay to add Biovea Progesterone cream on the breast and nipple area's.

Thanks
Ian

[IanW55]

In 2005 my dad died of prostate cancer, he was 2 weeks off his 76th birthday so as you can imagine when you start getting simular symptons you get concernd.

Over the past 6 - 12 months I have been having water issues, after regular 3 monthly check ups, camera up my tail, blood test's, and finger up there as well today I have found out what is wrong.

Thankfully its not cancer but Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which I was told is very common in men.

Today started medication which made me smile because the doctor has put me on 5mg Finasteride once a day, she told me what the side effects are and inside I jumped for joy.

So add this to the Oestrogel I am getting through the back door and now this, I hope that things will work out for me.
Love to all
Ian

[wee2er]

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but guess being on Fin makes up for it in spades LOL