Self-Medicating .

It has been a very strong curiosity for me. As one who is not looking to fully transition, but wants to be much more gender fluid, I can see even with the short period of time after starting Estradiol Valerate softening of the facial features following many who have. It is definitely something not to take lightly, which is why to this day it is more from research perspective, and while injections can be a pain (excuse the pun) it does appear less strain on the liver which most oral protocols would impact.

Let me start with a disclaimer. I am not a doctor or a medical practitioner of any sort. What follows is not intended nor should it be construed as medical advice.

I am a MtF transgender who has been actively transitioning for the last year and a half. During the first year I was taking Pueraria Mirifica (PM) and have a mammogram to prove it does lead to the formation of subcutaneous breast tissue. I am now taking medical grade hormones (Spironolactone, 25mg (1 x daily) and Estradiol Valerate 10ml (1 x every 2 weeks).

Mistress DLC has quite correctly stated that hormones can be dangerous and even deadly if not used properly with medical supervision. Because medical grade hormones require a doctor's prescription and can be expensive without insurance some transwomen have sought out alternative sources such as PM or black market sources found on the internet. The latter is risky to say the least! You don't really know what you're getting...

That brings me to my next point. Some of you gurls have asked about the use of bovine and/or equine hormones as a gender-affirming hormone therapy (GHT). There are lots of reasons to avoid such use. Will they work...? Probably. Are they as safe as bioidentical hormones such as estradiol valerate...? Debatable.

To conclude, attached is one the best overall articles (see link below) on the current state of the art of GHT I have yet read.

https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/feminizing-hormone-therapy

I take finasteride and low dose estrogen daily, with two to four weeks off every few months. It doesn't really give me the development I want but it does help my mental health and give me some gentle curves if you know where to look. As well as curtailing any unbidden nighttime visitors (if you know what I mean!)

I am curious about bovine ovary and where it falls, as a supplement or hormone? It seems that what I can find it reprograms the male body to produce its own estrogen in time, is This correct?

Hello my Mamm. Yes I have taken real hormones that have been prescribed for my wife called Premarin .680. I took some of these pills on and off for a bit of time with the most being taken for three weeks non stop. I have considered taking them again and would love to have them all the time. I have read about Pueraria Mirifica and Raw Ovarian Glandular and I suspect I will be taking the Pueraria Mirifica .

Greetings davina ... There is information about PM on the Transgender or Breast Enhancement pages ..But PM is safe as long as you dont go beyond the dosages and no you dont need a medical screening with PM ... Some of My girls are on PM but most are on Real Hormones that do require periodic medical checks ...

What about herbal supplements such as Pueraria Mirífica, are they safe to take without medical testing?

Have you some breast enhancers other than that I'm talking with my therapist to my doctor about getting on HRT like I said I always started about a year ago I am sad with myself I didn't start sooner