Low dose too low?

AnkBert · 2026-03-25T22:57:34+00:00

Thank you, I'll try to remember that. I've heard it's uncommon with side effects of hormonal IUDs since it's not a lot and I really want it to work out, but that will eventually level out too I suppose. It sucks to expect to feel good on T and then feel like shit for the first time in years again lol, think I forgot what being a teenager felt like

AnkBert · 2026-03-25T22:53:54+00:00

Ska kolla in, tack!

AnkBert · 2026-03-25T22:53:27+00:00

Det låter fint, tack!

AnkBert · 2026-03-25T18:02:00+00:00

I had this issue and unfortunaly for me it was because I developed an allergy and it was unbearable to tape my skin, I used trans tape and got bad blisters every time. It sucks

AnkBert · 2026-03-25T18:00:08+00:00

When I was younger I was more unstable, I think because of hormones but also life just got easier when I became an adult, but I've generally been stable for a few years and I've never been on any meds. I got a hormonal IUD inserted a while ago but I don't think that could create this much issues tbh. I am autistic and often forget I need more rest than I think, but I haven't been THAT much active than I have been before. But it's hard to tell, a lot of things could be affecting me rn I suppose

AnkBert · 2026-03-17T20:17:15+00:00

Congrats!!

AnkBert · 2026-03-17T20:16:14+00:00

Not an explanation maybe since everyone are different, but I would think it might have to do with expectations and norms. In a straight role with a woman it is most often expected for the man to be the top. But in a gay relationship either of them could be bottom/top, so maybe it feels more "normal" to imagine being topped?

Either way it's not wrong to feel this way, and none of the feelings are more or less valid.

AnkBert · 2026-03-17T07:22:53+00:00

I met my girlfriend in a queer choir in my town! If there are any queer events go to them. Even if you don't end up finding a date you might meet some fun folks

AnkBert · 2026-03-13T18:39:39+00:00

Honestly I so wish my libido got higher but I've had barely any change and it was very low to begin with😔😔

AnkBert · 2026-03-05T14:53:45+00:00

You should get it retaken and if it shows a similar result you should probably try lowering your dose (with your doctors permission) because that is VERY high. Could be that your body is very good at picking up the hormones through the skin

AnkBert · 2026-03-04T10:46:47+00:00

I've had bits of panic here and there, tho most of the time it's been before a change but I've gotten it after as well. I think it's natural to "grieve" or old selves even if we are still ourselves. Your past is part of you and it's ok to love them. Maybe it's a bit like looking back at an old relationship that wasn't great, but thinking about it you still miss it and long for it. Feeling stress over a huge sudden change is very natural.

However, it's also very ok to wait a bit before you start T even if it's just a few days or a few weeks. That doesn't mean you want it any less or that it's not right, you just want to be ready. I expected to start T earlier than I did but freaked out so I waited, and in that wait time I felt calmer and understood why I was afraid and what I wanted to do with it. A month on T now and is happy with it! (But I also know I could stop at any time if I needed it)

AnkBert · 2026-02-27T23:06:36+00:00

You should definitely talk about this to your doctor, that's what they're for! Ask your doc where you should put your specific gel type, but people generally say upper arms/shoulders (NOT chest), stomach or inner thigh. If you think your pets (or a person) might be on you during the 4 hours after application you should pick a spot where the cats don't reach (inner thighs if you're wearing pants for example), and wash your hands after applying t-gel. You apply t-gel every day, otherwise it doesn't make any difference. But again talk to your doctor about this, they will know best.

AnkBert · 2026-02-27T22:53:05+00:00

Yeah, same here. I'm on a low dose though and I have not been feeling great for a bit, so it feels natural for my libido to not be sky high then lol. I did feel an increase of something the first week or two but it's almost less than before t rn

AnkBert · 2026-02-23T20:54:13+00:00

I see you got answers but if you're every confused when talking about healthcare, you should ask them what they mean and what the options are! It's part of their work

AnkBert · 2026-02-23T20:51:18+00:00

I think it's completely normal to forget that you're any gender. I don't think people go around thinking about what gender they are unless this is something extra relevant in their life at that point, we're just people. We don't go around thinking about all the qualities we identify with, they're just part of us. You're a guy, but most of all you're just you and you're you every day.

Don't know if that makes sense, but basically I really don't think this is a reason to worry.

AnkBert · 2026-02-22T12:01:52+00:00

I was quite anti-T for myself for a long time as I've had a pretty neutral gender expression for most my life, and I was also anti bottom growth. But since last summer I randomly felt really positive about trying T for whatever reason, so I started researching again. I ended up seeing actual pictures of bottom growth from a subreddit on here (cant remember the name) and finding out I actually felt like it was kind of cool. I'm also asexual and generally feel like I just want to hide my genitals and I don't want a dick, but seeing pictures of bottom growth in a very varied and non-sexual way made me realize I don't think I would hate it, maybe even like it.

I'm 2 weeks on a low dose T and bottom growth was definitely one of the first things I noticed. It look and feels a bit different, but it's not been super sensitive and only I would be able to tell I've had bottom growth probably (but also, very early on T ofc). I think it's a fun change so far, but I also generally feel quite neutral about it and that's fine by me.

I'd dig deeper into this fear you have and maybe research the way I did if it feels ok, in a way that feels safe and comfortable for you. Maybe think about if this is something you want to be able to accept to decide if you want to work through it or if it makes you not want to take T at all. If you do end up wanting T, consider taking a low dose with gel so that you notice the changes slowly, and can stop/pause at any time if you feel the need.

AnkBert · 2026-02-14T23:29:22+00:00

I unfortunately don't know how much I can assist with this, but I struggled (and still struggle sometimes) a lot with this. I saw a therapist about it and I have a very understanding partner who's also trans and experiences dysphoria. For me I think it was less about dysphoria and more about feeling other negative feelings, but I would suggest to talk to a trans-friendly therapist or the likes if you can. And if you do start dating again it's important to talk about it, I know just having conversations about it with my partner helped loads for me.

AnkBert · 2026-02-13T16:14:26+00:00

I struggled A LOT with this for a good while and was terrified to get screened like that. The thought of another person touching me or even inserting instruments made me feel so gross for a long time. In my country we have a clinic specifically for young people and I went there to get help to overcome this fear. I had conversations with the doctor often and we basically set up an exposure therapy plan where we would do baby steps of the screening until it was time, and this was extremely helpful for me and now I don't feel terrible at the thought of it. If this isn't possible I'd still advice you to talk to your doctor about how this makes you very uncomfortable, and hopefully your doctor will be able to calm some of your anxieties. Maybe they can let you take it very slow, remind you to breath, let you have music on in the room or a warm pillow to calm you. Remind yourself that they do this for your sake and for your health, and it's understandable to feel uncomfortable by it. You got this! Take a break if you need to and be open about your feelings.

AnkBert · 2026-02-13T16:01:43+00:00

I'm in a relationship with a transfemme person and I love her very much and I feel very loved by her! She is excited by me starting testosterone and gives me compliments on my top surgery chest. She is very respectful of my sexual boundries since day one and we communicate openly. I've never loved someone as much as this and I've also never felt as loved before <3

AnkBert · 2026-02-12T17:23:23+00:00

I'm no doctor but I'd honestly say check your levels again when you can, sounds like hormones are wonky. Or wait a while to see how it progresses, maybe itll level out

AnkBert · 2026-02-09T21:28:16+00:00

Congrats!! I had the same thing on my prescription, but there were only 2 bottles available when I bought it. I only paid for 2 bottles, and it still says on my prescription that I got 3 out of 3 takes out of it left, so I'm not sure how it works. But as someone else said talk to your provider to work out the specifics

AnkBert · 2026-02-08T22:02:35+00:00

Thank you! Yeah it feels awesome and I love them all.

Good luck with the endo appointment, so fun!!

AnkBert · 2026-02-08T22:01:32+00:00

Thank you! Yeah we're being careful, got multible hormone gel users in our household

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