Low Dose Estradiol HRT

[keyman419 (imported)]

Also, can depo provera and estradiol be taken together? Or does the depo provera block the effects of estradiol?

I did 3 6 month trials of Depo Provera years ago. I had issues with no hormone in my body, loss of energy, depression, etc., so I added some estradiol to the third trial. I ended up taking rather high doses and I had no issue mixing DP and Estradiol together. I did get all the expected effects of being on E. Breast growth, some reduction of body hair, Body odor changes, etc. So to answer your question, I didn't have any issues being on DP and E. YMMV

As I'm preparing for full nullification surgery, I will have to evaluate which hormone direction I will proceed. After reading some posts, I'm thinking low dose E could be an easier option than T.

Keep us informed how you are doing.

[notsomanly (imported)]

kitchkinet18, after I was castrated I took estradiol in the form of Estrofem. Started out at 2 mg a day then dropped down to 1 mg a day and then finally went down to 1 mg every 4 days. The reason for decreasing the dosage was that I had vision problems. It is hard to describe. I guess it is similar to an LSD trip. Everything was whitish and flashing. It started in the middle of my vision and then gradually moved off to the sides of my peripheral vision. Weird huh? It occurred in occasional episodes and lasted about a half an hour. But now that I'm taking 1 mg every 4 days it is perfect. No vision trouble and no hot flashes. Also it should be preventing osteoporosis although I have yet to have a bone density exam. I probably should have one done in the near future. Hope that helps you out. BTW I am curious as to whether anyone else taking estrogen has had the same experience with the vision issue.

I'm on 2mg/day of Estrofem and have had no vision problems, or any other problems for that matter!