Medical – Natalie's Transition Diary

I caught Covid and it has damaged my voice

Two weeks ago, I tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, it has not been too severe, I didn’t need to go to the hospital, but it has taken me out of commission for the past 2 weeks. I am still not at 100%. I continue to have a mild fever and cough. As a result, IContinue reading “I caught Covid and it has damaged my voice”

This new hormone regimen is not working out

About 2 months ago, my doctor changed up my hormone regimen. My levels at the time were too high, so she switched me from weekly estrogen injections to biweekly. I had some concerns about this change at the time however, I decided to at least give it a try (More on those concerns). Unfortunately, thoseContinue reading “This new hormone regimen is not working out”

Hormone issues and another round of medication changes

Last week, I had an appointment with my hormone provider. At my last appointment, 4 months ago, I had gotten pretty good results. My estradiol was almost 170 and my testosterone was down to 63, the closest I have ever gotten to my target of 200 and sub 50 respectively. This did not last long,Continue reading “Hormone issues and another round of medication changes”

HRT Appointment: a frustrating partial success

had my hormone replacement therapy appointment last week, and I am pretty disappointed in how it went. While I achieved my primary tangible goal, I was unable to change anything foundational about my treatment.

Preparing for my next HRT appointment

I have my next appointment with my Hormone replacement therapy provider this week and I am quite concerned about how it will go. I will have to have some tough conversations, so I have made extensive preparations.

Taking action to correct my hormone levels

A week ago, I received incredibly bad news regarding my hormone levels. After much consideration, I have elected to do what I believe is best course of action. My doctor may not agree.

A year into my transition, my hormone levels are worse than when I started

I had my first blood test since switching to injections last week and the results are absolutely terrible. After a year of hormone replacement therapy, my levels are back to where they were prior to my transition.

First voice therapy session

I had my first transgender voice therapy appointment earlier this week and it went decently.

My first estradiol injection

I gave myself my first estradiol injection earlier this week and it went really well.

Issues with the pharmacy, again

Early in my transition, I had a lot of problems getting my hormones from my pharmacy. Prescriptions would disappear, estrogen would be “out of supply” for weeks, and medication would need to be “confirmed” every time I got a refill. Now, I am having trouble again.