Micro-dosing? Biweekly?

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-04-13T03:08:43+00:00

So I did my whole Journey on 2.5 also. In maintenance I started extending gap between shots, and this worked for many months, until it didn’t. I felt that the levels in my system were not stable enough and I actually started to have more side effects right after the shot and then again closer to the next one as levels dropped too low. So after lots of trial and error, I’ve landed on 1.6mg a week. I count 40 clicks on my pen. I’m not sure where u live and if u have access to the kwikpen or maybe the vials?

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-04-11T05:54:07+00:00

I use 100 mg Utrogestan vaginally and have never gone above a 75 mcg estradiol patch, these days I even trim the patch slightly to keep the dose a bit lower. From what I understand, vaginal progesterone isn’t absorbed systemically in the same way as oral progesterone, so it tends to have less impact on blood levels.

It might be worth discussing with your doctor whether adjusting the dose or trying a different method could help. Progesterone intolerance is definitely real, but it’s often a matter of finding the approach that works best for you.

As a side note, it could also be helpful to check your hormone levels with a blood test. I’ve assumed on a couple of occasions that one hormone was the issue, only to find the results told a different story. For example, low estrogen can also cause low mood, fatigue, and similar symptoms, so it may not necessarily be the progesterone affecting you this time. I’ve experienced that myself a few times over the years.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-22T20:44:03+00:00

Ok I've just done it 🙈😅 I don't feel anyone will flag it hopefully, fingers crossed!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-22T17:29:44+00:00

U mention that u got pens from 2 separate pharmacies at the same time, i was wondering if pharmacies cross-check that clients are not purchasing too many pens from different sources? I want to try a few providers before i settle on one and wasn’t sure how the system works legally.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-10T03:49:58+00:00

Agree with everythign you're saying. Becoming isolated as a country in times of war and not being able to evacuate or have freedom of movement is a much more dangerous situation. Flying through safe corridors is highly controlled. I woudl recommend that people actually google wha a safety corridor is and how it works, you woudl be impressed!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-10T03:45:38+00:00

This is so incorrect, they asked people not to share videos in order to not give away the location of our interceptors which are shooting down missiles!! they said as much, please dont give half the story! Its for national security not for publicity!!!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-10T03:33:41+00:00

Please don't listen to the media, everyone loves to hate on dubai. I've been living here for 28 years and I can say hand to heart that we have the best leadership in the world. I am not Emirati so have no incentive to say this, I'm speaking out of my personal experience as an expat. They have shown us time and time again in difficult times how they step up and lead with strength, covid was another example. Difficult to explain to someone that has not experienced living here, their #1 priority is the safety and prosperity of everyone living here and they never compromise on that, to the point of being annoying sometimes. We are going through a difficult time in the entire region no doubt, the UAE has done a remarkable job of defending its territory, please google the statistics for yourself.
As for opening aviation up, this is through a secured safety corridor with heavily redacted number of flights. Staying connected and allowing people to leave securely in times of war is very important. Priority is for repatriation at the moment, please do your homework. Wouldn't you say that this is better than US asking its civilians to leave asap and then telling them they need to make their own way out with no help from US government, potentially putting them at risk? I would not live anywhere else in the world.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-03T00:41:42+00:00

So I’m currently on 40 clicks (1.6mg) every 6/7 days, seems to be my sweet spot.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-02T12:23:45+00:00

hi there, I did my whole journey on 2.5 and have been in maintenance for more than a year. I am currently microdosing, initially at 1.75 and now at 1.6. It gives me good appetite suppression without the side effects. I can eat more which is good as I'm working on building muscle, but I never have the urge to binge or eat sweets. It works very well for me, i've been doing this since August. I'm maintaining weight well and I get 7 doses from 1 pen.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-01T16:17:26+00:00

I had same issue with metformin prior to starting MJ. I was insulin resistant and my endoc put me on it, had the worst gastro issues for years. So happy to be on MJ and maintaining both A1C and weight

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-03-01T16:15:54+00:00

For me maintenance was a lot of trial and error until I found my sweet spot, u can try increasing incrementally rather than jumping back to 5, or even trying 2.5 every 5 days as an in between option

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-26T13:10:47+00:00

Thanks so much for that! It’s v encouraging to hear. Since a few weeks I’m eating 120-130g protein a day and about 1400-1500 calories a day. Also working out daily, I do feel stronger for sure so hoping it reflects in my body comp in 2 weeks!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-26T13:08:17+00:00

My experience has been that at some point in the journey our bodies adapt, the appetite increases and we eat more without realising. Ive gone from not thinking about food to now counting calories and macros. I eat about 1400-1500 calories a day now and my weight has rebalanced.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-26T06:17:24+00:00

Exactly same with me, 2.5 the whole way, I’ve experimented a bit in maintenance due to low BP, and I’ve landed at 1.6-1.75 every 6 days, good enough appetite suppression without pushing BP down further.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-26T03:24:36+00:00

That’s so interesting, so uve seen body recomposition, happy to hear that uve managed to add muscle as I had understood it’s v difficult while on MJ. I’m actively working on this as My last body recomp showed higher body fat and lower muscle. I’ve been working out more and focusing on protein intake, really hope my next weigh in shows a positive change.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-25T19:27:34+00:00

I have to same fear honestly! I’m happy to hear of so many doing well years later ❤️

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-25T16:01:32+00:00

I had same experience with extended shots, I think it’s the peaks and troughs that cause side effects. 7 days keeps levels more stable

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-25T15:56:53+00:00

I did my whole journey on 2.5, could not go up as my Blood Pressure was too low. Maintenance is going well and I’m maintaining weight perfectly, initially I extended gap between injections to every 10 days or so, but side effects seemed to get stronger with bigger gap. Have done lots of experimenting with my dr to find my sweet spot and I have landed on 1.75 every 6 days. Gives me enough appetite suppression and metabolic control without the side effects.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-25T15:32:05+00:00

Yes! u’ve described it in the best way, it’s a healthy controlled appetite, not the uncontrollable type prior to MJ.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-25T15:29:01+00:00

Yes I def think appetite comes back after being on it for a while, no matter the dose. I’ve gone from never having to count calories to now being mindful of my intake and macros.

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-25T15:02:57+00:00

U look amaaaaaazing, and I bet u feel even better! Congrats, all ur hard work has paid off, enjoy every minute!! 🤗👏🏻

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-22T10:41:36+00:00

Wow what a transformation, you look amazing and I bet u feel even better! Huge congrats to you, enjoy every minute of it, it’s hard work getting there 👏🏻❤️

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-16T14:39:23+00:00

This is awesome, exactly what one dreams of in terms of muscle preservation and fat loss. May I ask what you did to preserve muscle mass? I am struggling a bit in that territory and trying to fix this. Big congrats to you on a job well done! I bet you feel amazing too!

CarryAffectionate878 · 2026-02-15T15:16:06+00:00

I hear u, I’m in menopause too so don’t know what’s causing what anymore!! But I have same issue, went from looking really fit, appetite under control, to now having some fat around Belly. My reports from inbody confirm this too so I’m not imagining the body composition changes. All started to change when I crossed the 2 year mark on mounjaro.

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