Thursday, May 19, 2011

Anti Androgens

I got my prescription for anti androgens this week. I'll be taking Spironolactone, an anti androgen that doesn't block testosterone, it blocks the *effects* of testosterone. Also it a diuretic, so I will be a lot. Spiro is used as a blood pressure medication, so I'll feel calmer too perhaps lol.



It feels good to know I am moving forwards, but it is frustrating that I should, wisely, wait until partly through this probationary period for a new job before going deep into HRT and emotional lala land.


My Doctor tells me it isn't a chaotic time, the emotions are not random, it just means if I am taking estrogen and I have life challenges, I will be more susceptible to emotional outbursts due to them.

Darlin' have I got life challenges...

4 comments:

  1. Congratulations on beginning the antiandrogens mei! *hugs* It may be chaotic and stressful but you'll make it through and before you know it you'll be the bubbly sex goddess you're meant to be!

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  2. Be careful with Spironolactone. Diuretic = dry mouth. Dry mouth = wicked cavities. I did a lot of damage to my mouth by taking Spironolactone. It's useful short term, but it is not a long term solution. What you really need is a GNRH-agonist, something like Lupron Depot. If you get the highest dose available, you only need to get an injection once every 3 months. It will boost your T production for a couple weeks and then your body shuts down T production. A new dose every 3 months and T production stays shut down. No dry mouth either. It's expensive, but is worth it given how shitty all the oral anti-androgens are.

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  3. Congrats on this milestone! Please keep documenting your feelings and changes as they are happening. As a fellow Canuck I'm certainly curious to see how our government and medical infrastructure assist and hinder you through your journey.

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  4. Good for you. I recommend these for all white men especially. You are making a good decision.

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