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”
Tag Archives: Hormones
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”
I regret not learning cursive
Who would have thought that not knowing cursive would be an issue in my gender transition?
Going out as a girl
Over the last few weeks, I have been consumed by the desire to go somewhere presenting as a woman.
A look back at the first 14 months of HRT
I crossed 14 months of hormone replacement therapy last week and it has prompted me to look back at my transition so far.
Navigating a job offer with my gender transition
I received some very good news last week, I received and accepted a job offer. One small problem though, I didn’t tell them I was trans.
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.
My first estradiol injection
I gave myself my first estradiol injection earlier this week and it went really well.
Natalie's Transition Diary 