August 6, 2006 2:00 AM BST
I'm 37 and experienced the same pain and sensitivity in my nipples at around the same time as you (I'm now at 7 weeks; I'm taking cyproterone and premarin, though my dose is higher). A snug sports bra might help endure the pain while it's there, so that you don't have any loose shirts moving around or rubbing the area.
Definitely, medical supervision is a good idea. Often, even physicians who prefer not to become involved in gender change process will still take on a trans patient if they know that you've already started hormones. Usually, they'd rather you take them under supervision, rather than keep doing so in a risky fashion. Just keep yourself educated on recommended dosage types, so you'll know if he's trying to short-change you.
http://www.annelawrence.c[...]ns.html
You might even want to bring a copy of that with you. Not all GPs are familiar with the process, so your Doc might find it handy too.
June 29, 2005 12:29 AM BST
Ariel,
While I am not in your situation, I am responding as a way to push your posting back to the top of the forum postings. Girls, who can help out here?
Mere
June 29, 2005 12:57 AM BST
Hi Ariel
I did a little checking. These forums are so full of info.
Read this
why are they tender?
I'm glad your not afraid to ask. People here so much want to help.
June 29, 2005 5:38 AM BST
Ariel,
I'm still watching out for you, let me know if you need anything.
June 29, 2005 6:58 AM BST
http://www.globaldrug.tv/
And use those links I gave you in chat.
June 29, 2005 1:57 PM BST
here's a link that explains in more detail why you are experiencing sensitivity, and what you might expect from hormone use, breast-wise at least.
http://transwoman.tripod.[...]dev.htm
premarin seems to be going out of fashion as hormone therapy for ts patients, probably because of the reason sandra has pointed out. i take "estrofem", one form of the 17b estradiol that sandra referred to, and i use an estradiol gel called "sandrena". i also take progesterone for part of the month.
if you're not sure what you're doing with hormones you really shouldn't be taking them, so please do some serious research and if possible seek medical advice.
good luck.
xx