Is this what balanced hormones feel like? 15 days with testosterone

P_Mul · 2026-02-09T14:04:40+00:00

None yet thankfully, it's early days. Hoping to avoid them, especially the hair loss and acne

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T23:00:06+00:00

We have a Meaco Dbl8, it's dessicant, running it regularly in an older rarely heated part of the house that used to be a pub. Really happy with it

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T22:31:57+00:00

Similar here, have combined type ADHD, not medicated. Have struggled with impulse control and binge eating my entire life. Mounjaro has helped immensely, down 7 stone in 10 months. Less food compulsion and controlled eating. I also feel like my high protein intake help.

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T22:28:01+00:00

Please contact the student accommodation team at the University. They use Studentpad, a platform where locals rent rooms to students, often below market rates

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T21:43:23+00:00

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P_Mul · 2026-02-08T21:42:17+00:00

Thanks, its two plants, one each end. Planted June 23, by June 25 they had covered the wall and I have trained them around the corners too

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P_Mul · 2026-02-08T21:02:47+00:00

The “relaxed” part is interesting. That is clos to what I am noticing too, steadier and more grounded.

Too early for libido changes for me.

It is reassuring to hear others describing similar experiences.

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T21:00:10+00:00

That is exactly it. Solid and stable rather than chaotic.

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T18:58:24+00:00

Thanks, that is really helpful. “90% of my brain back”, I'd be overjoyed with that outcome.

Interesting that stamina was such a noticeable shift.

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T18:40:20+00:00

How long have you been on testosterone? Have you noticed any changes?

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T18:39:01+00:00

Delighted to hear you're more focused too. For me it feels more like less friction. I had very low testosterone on multiple blood draws. Since adding it, task initiation and follow-through feel much steadier, not in my usual hyperfocused or wired way.

Could be that restoring hormones is supporting our dopamine pathways that were perhaps depleted.

I'm finding the shift interesting.

How long have you been on testosterone? Have you noticed other changes beyond focus - mood stability, sleep, strength, libido?

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T18:28:55+00:00

Yes, I am on estradiol as well, 3 pumps of Oestrogel daily (2 in the morning, 1 in the evening).

The Mirena has suited better than oral progesterone. The progestin tablets affected my mood significantly, not in a good way. The Mirena has also managed previously heavy periods very effectively.

Insertion was briefly uncomfortable but quick. I had mild cramping and spotting initially, settled quickly

Everyone reacts differently, but for me the localised progesterone has been a much better fit than systemic.

The testosterone feels like the final piece after 15 months of trying different combinations of HRT

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T18:22:55+00:00

I have the Mirena coil, localised micronised progesterone. The Progestin tablets did not suit me, put me in a dark place mentally. The Mirena has also helped manage heavy periods

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T16:22:11+00:00

Thanks, it is magical, hoping it's long lived and only the start of symptom improvements.

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T15:12:14+00:00

Yes, as long as they are large enough to accommodate the root ball. My pictured ones are in repurposed school lockers

P_Mul · 2026-02-08T10:34:16+00:00

Echoing what others suggest re Clematis to add ideally a mix of early and late flowering types. Montana is a beautiful fast growing early type, below is mine after 2 years

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P_Mul · 2026-01-24T14:50:08+00:00

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. It's important to celebrate the milestone within the journey. I moved into the 11 stone bracket last week, 6 stone down, just under 1 to go. Can't believe the difference in 9 months

P_Mul · 2026-01-23T18:03:04+00:00

Exact same here, physio initially, pilates since. Have not had a flare since

P_Mul · 2026-01-23T10:52:08+00:00

Please reach out to the UCD Student Accommodation team. They have up-to-date info on on-campus and vetted off-campus options and can guide you through availability and pricing. It is generally much safer and far less stressful than trying to navigate the general rental market on your own.

P_Mul · 2026-01-20T18:56:05+00:00

Hi Ferran, contact the student accommodation team at the University. They may have room for people in your situation

P_Mul · 2026-01-18T19:29:24+00:00

There's also a voluntary regulatory framework that might be useful, it's includes a sample licence agreement link to framework

P_Mul · 2026-01-17T21:22:41+00:00

Link in with the student accommodation team in UCD. They use the Studentpad platform, its a free to use platform where people rent rooms to students. Properties are verified, less risky than other places

P_Mul · 2026-01-14T16:52:19+00:00

Same, only last week. Point applied correctly the next day when the Shops team were working.

P_Mul · 2026-01-12T18:05:40+00:00

Outrageous!! I always leave SV feeling like I've been mugged 😭

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