testosterone
First Post-T Doctor's Appointment
Submitted by Ryan on Fri, 06/27/2008 - 8:44pmToday was my first appointment with Dr. G since beginning testosterone. I reported changes which basically boiled down to genital growth, extremely high sex drive, and the power fluctuations previously mentioned. I brought up the issue of spotting and she is sending me for a pelvic ultrasound. Normally, I wouldn't think anything of this but because of family history of ovarian cancer, Dr. G wants to play it safe. I am curious in finding out how I could be spotting after having an endometrial ablation in 2004.
What's The Buzz?
Submitted by Ryan on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 9:25pmI felt buzzed for most of the day. Not that "hey man, don't bogart the bong" buzz but very energetic. In fact, I was sort of climbing the walls, or making those around me want to climb them. The guys have talked about this effect when they started T. I didn't pay much attention to them about this. I thought "ooh energy would be nice but I bet they are exaggerating." They aren't. I just kept thinking, "I gotta work out. I must work out." Feeling so much energy and not being able to channel it effectively is quite frustrating. Unfortunately, work took priority and I had a previous engagement in Federal Way which kept me from being able to blow off some steam.
Testosterone and the New Man's Seduction
Submitted by Ryan on Sun, 06/15/2008 - 10:00pmOne of the more interesting "side effects" of taking testosterone relates to my libido. And one of the first physical changes that I've noticed was clitoral growth (which comes in very handy for a metoidioplasty). What this means is that not only is my libido turbo-charged, but my genitalia is uber-sensitive. This can make for a dangerous combination, when you get right down to it. Genetic men have it easy in a sense because once they are done with the human tangle, that's it. But for me, I am the energizer bunny. I can keep going and going and going. Now, most of the time, I think this is a pretty wonderful thing.
Spot - No, Not the Name of My Dog
Submitted by Ryan on Fri, 06/13/2008 - 4:15pmFor the first time since my endo ablation, I was spotting. Normally, this would be no big deal but I am talking close to 4 years with absolutely nothing even resembling such an occurrence. I was also a bit crampy. I'm attributing this to the war being raised between the estrogen and testosterone. Since I know what the outcome is going to be, I'm not too concerned.
My First Shot
Submitted by Ryan on Mon, 06/09/2008 - 4:05pmTo say that I was excited would have been an understatement. Breanna says that I was grinning from ear to ear. My physical transition begins NOW. I recently found a good doctor thanks to my friend who highly recommended her. I loved my old doc but she had to retire after some health issues of her own. My new doc (hey there Dr. Gromko!) has many trans clients and is extremely knowledgeable about the health issues of trans patients. She and her staff are incredibly respectful and know how to put us at ease in what is often an anxiety-laden environment.
