Hi
I am currently taking herbal feminization hormones and I would like to add a breast enhancement cream. Do any of you have any recommendations? There seem to be a lot of products out there, and I would love to know if there is one that really works. Thanks.
Renee
Carol Uren (Moderator) said:
It is only safe to take oestrogen or any other hormone under medical supervision and having your blood checked to make sure that you are not overdosing. Too high a level of oestrogen can lead to heart problems as well as liver problems which could kill you. You might also have an underlying medical condition where certain types of oestrogen therapy could exacerbate this condition - which is why they should only be taken under medical supervision. We do not know your medical history, only you and your doctor know that - so please seek his or her advice.
We have our own views on that Carol. I am DIY but get my tests done annually
I am annually by my doctor - Liver and kidney function, thyroid tests etc. plus medical for driving licence. Another point- how many transgender persons are educating their doctors ? Although the tests are for a thyroid condition the results are applicable.
Its a long story Carol. Probably over the years I have had too many refusals from doctors from UK to Oz. Locations were a problem too as I was working seven day weeks in remote locations with a doctor making occasional visits. Over the years everything has changed for the better for transgender people. I am now a bit too old to worry. I have been self med for the last 10 years. Incidently, I was reading a few statistics recently. In USA 50% of TS are educating their doctors and 19% are beinng refused treatment for HRT.As written in my profile, earlier I chose family before transitioning.
Nina Miaccello said:
Stick to your guns Carol. You were 100% right no need to qualify it in any way. No one should self medicate when it comes to hormones. Period. It doesn't mean DIY'ers are bad people, it means they are taking silly needless risks with their life and there is nothing that anyone can say or do that makes it a good idea. And Joanne, if there is anyone out there Tgirl or not who has to educate their doctor about anything, then they need a new doctor.
Nina
Not all situations are straightforward
Hi
Now let's make quite sure that we are not mis-informing people.
Doctors, and my endocrinologist, only monitor blood levels and adjust the meds. accordingly.
It is arguable whether or not anyone with half a brain could do the same thing.
Hormone regimens and blood assay levels are freely available from "Transgender Care" etc.
My endocrinologist tries to maximise the effects but the main advantage of professionally supervised administration of hormones is the reduction in cost. Crikey, if you're lucky they might even offer you an orchidectomy too.
I do know that if you confess to self-medicating it gives you some leverage in getting on a prescription.
CB xo
Ta Carol
I am making no suggestion that embarking on hormone treatment is not a serious undertaking.
There are risks with or without medical supervision.
Thrombosis and cancer being the two major concerns.
Any person who had underlying medical conditions and disregardsed those would not be acting responsibly.
However, the fact remains that approaching a doctor for medical assistance with transitioning is not the easiest venture. At least, if someone is taking hormones independently of professional supervision, it would be wise that they be well informed.
Obviously, TGS, does not endorse self-medicating but that doesn't mean you can pretend it isn't happening.
I would suggest it is rife.
CB xo