questions about estrogen

[InkedFutureNullo (imported)]

Wondering how you got your urologist to prescribe E. Did you just ask about it and she agreed?

My urologist wasn't the one who prescribed estrogen--she only handled my orchiectomy. My regular physician prescribed estradiol for me. The key is to find a physician who prescribes hormone therapy based on "informed consent." My doctor made sure I understood the possible changes, possible side effects, etc. She did the same when I asked about bumping the dose up from 2mg to 3mg per day. She has always left it entirely up to me, while making sure that I receive full information to guide my decisions.

[feedback (imported)]

My urologist wasn't the one who prescribed estrogen--she only handled my orchiectomy. My regular physician prescribed estradiol for me. The key is to find a physician who prescribes hormone therapy based on "informed consent." My doctor made sure I understood the possible changes, possible side effects, etc. She did the same when I asked about bumping the dose up from 2mg to 3mg per day. She has always left it entirely up to me, while making sure that I receive full information to guide my decisions.

My doctors will not do anything till I see the shrink. The hot flashes are quite bothersome, worse at night. Is there something I can use that I do not require a perscription for as there is a 2 year waiting time to get into see the shrink. Very frustrating trying to navigate the health system up here.

[hopper44 (imported)]

Right now I am off of estrogen and progesterone and am cycling ashwagandha, forskolin, and mucuna pruriens. I am also adding l-taurine and occasionally d-aspartic acid to my drinks. It seems to be making my hot flashes a bit milder and giving me a better overall state of mind. I'm still hoping to avoid going on testosterone and am happy so far.

[uuMachine (imported)]

I'm in the process of switching from TRT to low dose of estrogen.... Just saw Dr last week and he instructed me to stop T for a month prior to prescribing estrogen. I'd already gone 17 days prior to the appt without T so it will end up being almost 2 months.