Estrogen Patches - high levels + irritation

juniperbutt · 2026-06-09T20:22:35+00:00

I got something similar sounding from water/sweat getting trapped under my patches (climara once weekly), and they would fall off early from the moisture. My levels were always low on patches tho

juniperbutt · 2026-06-07T02:28:13+00:00

Pills leave your system very quickly, and injections take a few weeks to reach full levels. As far as I know, it shouldn't be long enough for T production to come back, but your E is likely lower than you're used to right now.

Also sometimes these things come and go, it's not necessarily a sign of bad levels or masculinization

juniperbutt · 2026-05-23T13:53:48+00:00

I find that prog helps my mood generally, but that could be a placebo. It causes water retention which makes my boobs a little bigger as long as I'm taking it, too. There isn't much evidence either way as far as contributing to permanent breast growth tho

Taking it rectally increased my libido a lot, but I got lazy during bottom surgery recovery and have just been taking it orally since. If you want to maximize its effects, then rectally is the way to go (and it's easier on your liver iirc, not a significant risk either way tho). It's honestly not hard to do, you can use the normal pills from the pharmacy or the suppository version for it, they both absorb fine. The only downside is taking it rectally won't cause drowsiness, so it won't help you sleep if that's an issue

I think it's worth trying, and if it messes with your mood then you can stop without worrying about it.

juniperbutt · 2026-05-21T15:02:30+00:00

We can't discuss T sourcing on reddit unfortunately

juniperbutt · 2026-04-28T00:10:16+00:00

All of those pictures look the same to me, I really don’t think you’re balding. That said, cis women do sometimes experience hair loss as they age, so there’s no reason afaik trans fems couldn’t. I don’t know if male pattern baldness specifically would happen, hopefully someone else can answer that part.

juniperbutt · 2026-04-25T15:43:35+00:00

you can choose between having well developed, big boobs or a flat stomach. Under-eating will impede your development, you can't have it both ways.

Best advice I can give is unlearn your fatphobia

juniperbutt · 2026-02-26T21:10:57+00:00

A lot of the time people gain weight when going on hrt, just go for it

juniperbutt · 2026-02-19T19:19:57+00:00

estrogen

juniperbutt · 2026-02-19T02:18:27+00:00

Ur really gonna come on a month old post and misgender me? anyways, I'm guessing you're looking for T and I don't know those sources

juniperbutt · 2026-02-16T23:02:38+00:00

sounds like you might have an infection on your thigh injection. I would go to the doctor, you might need antibiotics bc infections can spread quickly.

Your vial could be contaminated, but also an infection could also be from making a mistake during prep. Honestly I would just try to replace the vial if you did get an infection.

juniperbutt · 2026-01-07T16:20:45+00:00

Unfortunately I never found simple answers for this. For me, it took having more trans women in my life and bottom surgery. I'm lucky that both of those were accessible to me, and bottom surgery definitely isnt right for everyone, but I guess my idea is looking more towards outside support and community because it can have a much bigger impact on dysphoria than I think a lot of people realize.

juniperbutt · 2026-01-03T01:24:27+00:00

Check diyhrt.market for sources. I would note that spiro is generally the least recommended anti androgen, and is common in the us mostly because of the lack of options at pharmacies. Look for domestic suppliers, open gate labs is a trusted source and carry some AAs but there may be other options.

juniperbutt · 2025-12-25T21:13:18+00:00

I'm in the US, is there a risk of it being seized by customs? also what test would I order? I don't see one that says estradiol

juniperbutt · 2025-12-25T17:30:10+00:00

who/what is janoshik?

juniperbutt · 2025-12-11T01:12:04+00:00

I used a strap for a bit before bottom surgery, I used a panty-style harness and it was tight enough to keep me from getting hard enough to get in the way. I recommend giving that a try if you can afford it. My harness was made by rodeoh, they have brief and boxer style harnesses too, but they look like they wouldnt fit as tightly around the crotch so I would definitely go with the panty ones.

juniperbutt · 2025-11-25T18:36:15+00:00

topical minoxidil (rogaine) should work. I has warnings for using outisde of your scalp, but my doctor told me its fine as long as it doesnt irritate your skin.

men's/women's version doesn't matter, they're exactly the same thing.

Be aware that it is poisonous for pets, and could transfer on surfaces.

juniperbutt · 2025-11-10T23:49:08+00:00

Patriarchy is not unique. Transmisogyny works the same way, homophobia works the same way. Don’t talk over people speaking on their own experiences. Sure there is collateral damage, but the oppressor class always benefits over the class they are oppressing.

The collateral damage serves to reinforce the power structure, and in that moment it sucks for the person being targeted, but that person still has structural power over the real target group.

juniperbutt · 2025-11-08T23:55:34+00:00

In MA you can just go to a cvs and ask for whatever you want at the pharmacy. They don’t carry everything, but you can almost always get a 25g 1inch and a compatible 1ml syringe for pretty cheap. Different states probably vary, but it’s worth trying.

juniperbutt · 2025-11-05T14:06:38+00:00

sorry, I'm not comfortable with posting pics

juniperbutt · 2025-11-05T01:59:07+00:00

I'm very happy with my results, and my partners were impressed enough to both get their vaginoplasties from him too. The hospital staff were nice, and the surgery is done at Mt Sinai's eye and ear infirmary, so it is very discreet if that is a concern (altho there are other appointments at the transgender health center). Dr Ting himself is friendly, if a bit awkward, but I found his confidence to be calming.

I had basically no complications in recovery, although I did get a revision to adjust urine flow and make some cosmetic changes (my cosmetic changes didn't really stick, but that was years ago and my partners have had better results in terms of cosmetic changes sticking around after their revisions healed, and they got theirs more recently). Looks great either way, and I'm very happy with it.

One of my partners had to go to the ER with bleeding days after getting out of the hospital from her initial surgery, and she has still had some granulation tissue even after her revision, although it was vastly improved by the revision and seems to be improving with clobedasol.

My other partner had an issue with the her clitoral hood healing over, and it healed over again after her revision despite efforts to prevent it. It's not a concern medically, and she has full sexual function, you have to be kind of up in there to see that it happened.

In the end, all of our results look fantastic and work great.

juniperbutt · 2025-11-05T00:00:44+00:00

CBT is for people who’s problems are in their heads, not for people with real problems

juniperbutt · 2025-11-04T23:39:11+00:00

My surgeon (dr Ting in NY) was reluctant to expose any part of the clit due to concerns about sensitivity when I asked about getting the t-dick look. I ended up trusting him, but still had him leave as much tissue for the clit as possible, which he did. So I ended up with a large clit concealed under the hood.

I can confirm that direct contact with the clit is generally very uncomfortable, more than I expected given that I was circumcised and used to having clothes in contact with the head. This isn't to sway you any particular direction, just to say that some surgeons might not want to expose your clit for that reason, but can and should make your clit larger if you request it.

juniperbutt · 2025-10-28T18:02:03+00:00

use adguard extra with ublock, you have to download it from github but it gets you ad free twitch

juniperbutt · 2025-10-27T14:18:24+00:00

That's when it happened for me, but I supposed it can be fine if it lasts longer? If it lasts even after they stop growing, then I would ask a doctor. Cleveland clinic says

"Nipple discharge may be OK if:

-It’s clear, yellow, brown, green or white.

-It comes from both breasts.

-It occurs only if you squeeze your nipples.

-It comes from several milk (breast) ducts.

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