Hi
I have been prescribed Decapeptyl by my Endocrinolgist as part of my HRT and transition treatment.
Just A post to ask if any of you MTFs have had experience of this ?, . I had the injection 6 days ago.
The injection is to cover the next 3 months before i see the Endocrinologist again
Seems fine I just got more mellow now and feel kinda warm inside.first few days i got really angsty, but this seems to have gone now (I hope).
I read the web entries fro decapeptyl , but these relate to its conventional use , and not part of Transgender Hormone Therapy.
I did read that there may be an ititial Testosterone boost , before the desired effect of lowering the testosterone takes place.
I am on Oestrodot Patches.
I have been having them for years Donna. If you have never seen the needle ask to see it if you dare. I asked why it hurt so much? I was told it was my fault because I have no meat on me. I have never had any bad side effects just an ache in the area after the jab for the rest of the day.
I am now going to add an image of some blood results. This is from a couple of years ago and as you can see my testostorone is as low as low can be. Personal details are removed.
Take care , Julia xx
Thanks Julia ,Emma for replies
Fortunately I have always had a good bit of Rump for injections. I caught a glimpse of the needle it was about 5 cm or 2 inches. Only initial pain . I will be checked up in 6 weeks time.
Donna XX
Hi Donna.
I have one here ready to be injected in about 2 weeks. It is not so much the length of the needle it is how thick it is , it is like a dart I am used to them now though. I can remember the first one I had and the nurse done the one thing she should not have , she took her time. I have 11.25mg , in the pack is a powder and a liquid. They have to be mixed and used immediatly or it will solidify , that is why the needle is thick as it is like syrup once mixed. The best thing I have noticed since starting them way back is my hair. At my age not even a trace of baldness! In actual fact it grows way to fast and costs me more in hair stylists now.
I remember having a rump 16 and a half stone then and now under 10 stone needing a belt to hold up my size 10 jeans.
Take care . Julia xx