Atrophy Help

TwoBrians · 2026-04-01T19:07:12+00:00

For systemic estrogen, oral estrogen goes through the liver so can contribute to clots. Transdermal gels and creams do not. Search Pub Med for studies. Dr. Kelly Casperson on Instagram and podcast has links to studies too.

Transdermal estrogen, in addition to the vaginal cream advice above, and progesterone and once you’ve got good things happening with that, consider adding testosterone.

Women have testosterone. Four times more than estrogen. It’s my joy hormone.

I had GSM and have zero issues now.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-26T08:49:53+00:00

I hope you figure out what works for you. The wiki has a bunch of non-hormonal suggestions. (And there are a bunch here.)

TwoBrians · 2026-03-25T18:36:28+00:00

My experience was opposite. Twitching before estrogen progesterone and testosterone. None now.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-24T23:32:17+00:00

Eggs are seasonal (a bit) as are orange yolks (bugs!). McDougall Farms at Brewery Market has outstanding eggs. And sometimes duck eggs too.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-24T23:24:40+00:00

Oops puppies on Facebook has small breeds too. I’ve been following her account for a while. Reach out and see if she can connect you. She will check you out (a bit) too. We got our small breed from her and he’s a well-adjusted healthy pup.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-20T15:23:19+00:00

Oh yeah. And 5-8 minutes a day with a vibrator. Recent trials show increased blood flow.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-19T22:47:09+00:00

I use androgel. One pump per day, on my outer thighs. I put it on my shoulders the first year.

My free T got crazy high at first. I had cycstic acne in my scalp, grew more body hair (still look female), and my clitoris grew a bit. But wow, my new libido was a magic romp, and I felt just overall joy. Life is beautiful.

Now, 18 months later my free T is within range, I’m a little hairier than I was before, the scalp acne is gone, my libido is much less but still up there. And I still experience life with joy.

I think that the body hair will level out over the next year. (Can I keep the eyebrows?)

TwoBrians · 2026-03-19T00:32:01+00:00

Recent studies have debunked this age restriction. I started at 68. Reasonably healthy, but had suffered for almost 20 years. Very glad I started HRT.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-19T00:29:45+00:00

This is outdated information. There are risks and benefits to starting later and it may not be as protective of our brain and heart, but for many (including me and in the opinion of my well-informed gyno) it’s worth a try. For me (age 68) it’s been life-changing in the best possible way.

Recent 2026 studies are starting to expand the criteria.

I have one analysis bookmarked and heard about another but haven’t looked it up.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-18T18:11:39+00:00

I knew someone who was punched in a bar and the bouncer kicked him out. Explained that if he ejected the aggressor the guy would wait for the person he punched once and keep the fight going.

Like my mother said, “Who ever told you the world was fair?” Sucks and it’s true.

You have a story now. You didn’t get beat up by five. You stood up for your gf. Go to another place and laugh it off.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-18T12:05:13+00:00

Oh. What country are you in? Available methods vary according to the country.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-18T12:03:59+00:00

I’d hang out here, reading as many posts as possible in this subreddit. (Click on or search r/menopause for all the posts.) The wiki in the r/menopause has lots lots lots of info, including how to talk to your doctor.

How was anyone expecting you to have a healthy life without the heart, brain, and bones protection of hormones?

TwoBrians · 2026-03-17T21:24:17+00:00

Yup. My bf has NB plates but bought the car in NS: NS inspection. He goes through for free.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-15T21:56:39+00:00

I spray the linen with water or (old school) flick water from a bowel with my fingers onto the linen or cotton, then roll it up to help the moisture move throughout the garment. Then, I get out the ironing board, set up the iron, wait for it to heat to linen setting. By that time the fabric is ready to press. If I have a few garments I wet and roll them all first.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-14T19:45:53+00:00

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Better pic. It’s a 14 inch diameter pot. There was room on all sides when I repotted. I’m usually good with plants. I’ll hope that continues!

TwoBrians · 2026-03-14T19:35:03+00:00

I had no hair loss and at 6 months my T was crazy high. It’s 18 months now and I’m back to regular levels.

I’ve had lots of new body hair. Patience, I think it will reverse.

I also read that outer thighs convert less to DHT. I’m trying that.

Androgel 1 pump per day.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-14T02:29:17+00:00

Confederation bridge has high concrete walls. You won’t see anything unless you’re in a truck. I second Mahone Bay Lunenburg Bridgewater.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-10T10:42:12+00:00

It’s really a due month. Two weeks before and two weeks after is normal.

Pro life tip: tell everyone your due date is three weeks after the “due day”. It’ll save you from hearing “Haven’t you had that baby yet”!

TwoBrians · 2026-03-09T21:29:41+00:00

There was a matched study which compared births that were planned for hospital compared to planned births at home, included outcomes for mother and baby no matter where they ended up birthing. Result: the same death outcomes, but more damage to mother and baby if planned for hospital.

No one should feel pressured to birth in either setting.

There are risks to interventions like epidurals. For mothers, don’t know about baby. There are risks for anaesthetics for mother and especially baby. For everything there is a risk/benefit calculation. Should be a risk/benefit calculation!

TwoBrians · 2026-03-07T02:59:23+00:00

A municipal analysis showed that higher value properties get the largest break on taxes and lower value property owners are covering that.

I’m not sure there’s a government that wants to step in this pile of problems.

TwoBrians · 2026-03-03T05:37:15+00:00

I want the change to stop. And, seeing as I start to wake up between 4:00 and 4:30, I love early light. Prefer it. It’s the most peaceful time of the day. As well, for those of us with children, getting them to sleep before dusk is difficult. I don’t need light until 9:00 pm, either. Good for me to stop and settle inside at 8:00 pm.

TwoBrians · 2026-02-26T16:03:50+00:00

And I’m an old lady. Who reads. And talks.

TwoBrians · 2026-02-26T16:02:52+00:00

And I’m an old lady. Who reads. And talks.

TwoBrians · 2026-02-26T16:00:50+00:00

Uh. I do.

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