This might be true…I wouldn’t know :3

    • Miisha ♀️@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      7·
      5 days ago

      You definitely can. The “starting prog too early will give you tubular breasts” is a total myth, based on a study with huge doses of synthetic progestins (not the micronized progesterone used in HRT) in rabbits for fuck’s sake. Nobody can say for certain, but I personally don’t buy it.

      However! You should probably wait a bit, just using E for a while, to get a feel for that hormone. Then later, when you know what E does by itself, you should try adding prog and you can more easily discern the effects of each one.

      I personally don’t buy the “waiting at least a year to start prog” stuff and hate when people preach it as fact. Yes, prog starts being produced in cis girls when they start ovulation, about year after starting puberty. No, we are unfortunately not cis girls and out second puberty is not the same as a cisfem puberty. Even our E levels aren’t the same…

      Take your prog. Don’t let people scare you ❤️

      • TheSlad@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        6·
        5 days ago

        Tubular breasts sounds like a 90s fad…

        Thanks for the info, though i was being a bit facetious cause I’m still trying to find my way out of Narnia and wont be starting anything any time soon…

    • applebusch (she/her)@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      5·
      5 days ago

      i did. got prescribed estradiol valerate injections and progesterone on day 1. didnt start boofing it till a few months in, but ive been on it the whole time. if thats what you want go for it. being told to wait because of some made up bullshit is bullshit. you can check my post history to see how it has worked out for me. im happy at least :3

  • Courtney (she/her/they) @lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    4·
    5 days ago

    I just am just on estradiol valerate, but everyone I’ve spoken to has nothing but praise for progesterone, whether it’s for body-dysmorphia issues or having some personal fun.

    I’m not jealous at all. Not one bit.

    • Miisha ♀️@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
      3·
      5 days ago

      Team valerate!
      Sucks that I gotta do IM every 3 days, but meh. It’s official! (meaning, absolutely no benefit over DIY, it’s even more expensive)

      Girl…take your prog. If you can. DIY prog costs a fortune, but if you can get your hands on some…do it

      • Courtney (she/her/they) @lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        3·
        5 days ago

        I’m lucky enough that my once/wk is keeping me more or less where I should be (also good self- reminder that it’s E-day lol) . I’m hoping my Dr will put me on prog when I go to my 4 month follow up in 2 weeks!

        • Miisha ♀️@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
          3·
          5 days ago

          Good luck with the getting prog part! 🩷

          Oh also! If this will make your life any easier (it sure made mine easier!), there’s an app called Mona and it’s an HRT tracker. So managing schedules, reminders, stocks and a very rough estimate of your current levels (but don’t trust that). Also, you can add your blood tests and see them in the levels graph at a glance!

          It helped me a lot with my slightly inconvenient dosing schedule, and being able to manage supply stock is a godsend!