Spironolactone expectations

[billie_tv (imported)]

My doctor prescribed Spironolactone 25mg because Finasteride and then Dutasteride didn't seem to do anything but slow down hair loss, but I've not filled it yet because I was worried about it. I do and have tried to feminize. I would consider myself a closet transvestite. But since being on Finasteride- actually Proscar 5mg divided in 4's- I've felt more feminine and I qute like it.

What will Spiro do? And what could I expect in how long? I did notice after 5 months on Proscar that my erections were not as frequent in the morning and instead of standing straight out, they just hung down as if it could not defeat gravity. Mainly elongation, but not the hardness I'd had before. My breasts had some growth and fullness, and nipple sensitivity. The other thing is my ejaculate was as clear as water and, frankly, quite plentiful and forceful, as if highly pressurized. I thought that normally it decreased, as prostate size and function decreases.

I have read that there is some success for male pattern hair loss with estrogen and progesterone creams applied to the pubic area, but I am not sure if I'd be comfortable asking my doctor. He is really good and could go for it, seeing that the other things haven't worked.

Any experiences or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, once again.

Billie

[nullorchis (imported)]

Spiro may lower or kill your sex drive as a side effect. Generally spiro is not prescribed or used as an anti-androgen. If you have normal or low blood pressure you might not want to take this drug. You can research it's uses and side effects here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spironolactone

or on www.webmd.com

Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (e.g., congestive heart failure) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems.

This medication is also used to treat low potassium levels and conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural chemical (aldosterone).

Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic).

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This medication has also been used to treat excessive hair growth (hirsutism) in women with polycystic ovary disease.

[clysmaniac (imported)]

Spiro is pretty light-weight when it comes to anti-androgen drugs, but it is effective as an diuretic. Avoid foods with high potassium levels.

[billie_tv (imported)]

Thanks for your replies. I have done quite a bit of reading on the subject, and I did have borderline high blood pressure- white coat syndrome maybe- and so it would be benefitting me on more than one level. And from reading other posts, 25mg Spiro, once a day, is pretty low a dose.

I have read about

estrogen and progesterone creams applied to the pubic area

decreasing tesosterone to DHT conversion. Progesterone is not supposed to be feminizing. As we age there is less testosterone and more estrogen in our bodies, but progesterone even is supposed to increase bone density, when things like DHT inhibitors like Proscar, Finasteride, and Dutasteride can lower bone density. So I'm not just being reckless. I am making well informed decisions.

I'll have to see, but there might be estrogen and progesterone creams at the pharmacy, however, they'd only be mild compared to what my doctor could prescribe.

Anyone ever try progesterone or estrogen creams???

Thanks again.

Billie