Zebedeee (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:08 am I had a blood test yesterday, so I should know my testosterone level by the end of the week...

Also they're rechecking my haemoglobin level which was showing as a little low on my last blood test. This may or may not be a side effect of the meds, as I've been anaemic in the past. But it's something you may want to watch out for - home testing kits are available...

Zebedeee (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:22 am Yep, I’ve been on 50mg daily from the start (10th of Feb - where does the time go?!). Can’t wait either, it’ll be very interesting to know my current T level - very low I expect… If my sore nipples are any guide!!

I’m sure you can request a health checkup from your GP, which would probably include a full blood count. Though if they do find anything they’ll probably want to investigate further and you may have to come clean before they send you for lots of tests to find out whats going on..! On the other hand if a problem does show up, it’s probably better that you know.

I’ve just received an email from my NHS shrink advising me that I’m being referred to a more senior shrink on my quest to get a prescription for Androcur and Tamoxifen (or similar) and to be looked after by an endocrinologist…

I wonder how many shrinks I’m going to get through on my journey - and if I’ll be successful?!

Zebedeee (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 3:23 am Honestly I think that seeing a shrink is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I was referred by my GP after I broke down when we were discussing my drinking (at the time a bottle of vodka a day) and she asked what’s troubling me - and I told her everything…

Anyway, I got a quick referral and started seeing a therapist a few weeks later (I think it usually takes longer, but I was pretty much suicidal at the time - and the local shop was struggling to keep up with my drinking habit! God only know what would have happened if they’d run out..!)

I was terrified when I went for the first session but now I wonder what I was worried about, and look forward to seeing my therapist who’s really helped me get my head together, stop drinking, and even supports my decision to start self medicating whilst starting the process of referring me to someone who can write a prescription for anti androgens.

notsomanly (imported) wrote: Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:57 am This is great. And taking Androcur seems to have been a key element of your recovery. I've had fewer psychological problems to deal with but have also benefited tremendously by experience how my mind changed for the better on Androcur.