#HRT period

[biblicallyaccuratemoth]

Every time I visit my father and talk with his girlfriend, she ends up saying something fascinatingly bizarre. I would study people in a lab if given the opportunity.

[certifiedsexed]

Cam mtf people who've transitioned have periods?

Yes, though not with regular bleeding if that's what you mean. It's very common for transfems to have periods when taking hormones, though there's far less research on it than there should be.

Correction! Sorry, there are intersex MTF people who do experience regular bleeding, my bad.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. <3

[genderqueerpositivity]

CW: testosterone therapy, periods, physical changes from HRT

Earlier this year, I'd reached a point where I was wondering if I'd already seen all of the benefits and changes from testosterone therapy that I could possibly receive. It really seemed like everything had come to a halt as far as changes from HRT go.

Worse, what started as random spotting and painful cramping (which I originally blamed on really high stress) eventually became full blown periods, and this went on for months. At one point, it really felt like I wasn't even on T anymore. I blamed myself, because I would occasionally be late or forget to apply my testosterone cream. I thought that the bleeding, the inconsistent T levels, and the lack of progress was my own fault.

And then, I had to switch compounding pharmacies. And every single one of my problems disappeared within two weeks of starting the first tube of cream from the new pharmacy.

Nothing else has changed. Not my dose, nor where I apply it. I still forget and apply a few hours late sometimes, other times I miss a day entirely.

But the periods and cramping haven't returned. And I'm beginning to see small changes here and there again. I have to trim my ear and nose hairs now; I have more chest hair than ever before. It's time to face the fact that testosterone has made me a bear lmao.

Point being, looking back I really think that the quality of the testosterone cream I was getting from that first compounding pharmacy was kind of suspect. Looking at reviews online from other people really confirmed my suspicion; many people claimed that the quality of the prescriptions they received was wildly inconsistent from month to month. Not to mention, more recent reviews seem to suggest that their business is going under entirely, and from my own experiences attempting (and failing) to get my prescriptions filled with them in a timely manner, I'm not surprised.

I don't often see a lot of posts from trans folks on testosterone who use compounded cream, so I want to put this out there for others to see. If you're struggling to maintain consistent T levels, don't rule out the quality of your prescription as a possible cause. Make sure that the compounding pharmacy you're getting your T from is reputable and has good reviews.

[rgbtrio-once-in-awhile]

there all on there period and get horrible cramps

i was gonna draw them all keeled over in pain but it just looked like a strange, strange ritual. so instead you get my domestic nonsense upon ye

[thecraftyninjacat]

congrats on your transition king <33

[clowningcrows]

im literally gnawing on the bars of my enclosure all i can fucking think about lately is getting on testosterone

[somegrumpynerd]

please please please please just hear me out-

Nightmare, like one day he senses some weird negativity abd is like "Uhhhh, panic?"

And anyways he goes downstairs to find the following:

Killer freaking the F out, pointing to a blood spot on the couch.

Dust scrubbing said blood spot, trying to get it out.

Cross is panicking and thinking how to explain this to nightmare

And Horror is gone.

Now, NM thinks it's pretty weird hus boys sergeants are panicking over a little blood, so he goes up to them and is like, "What is all this?"

And Dust and Criss go dead silent, abd killer breaks first and starts sobbing and talking about how horror is dying-

Nope

After some mild explanation, it clicks for Nightmare. Horror (a trans guy) lost his period since he hadn't eaten well in like, forever.

But now that he's actually a healthy weight again, and eating well and resting, his period just popped up one day. And nobody knew Horror was trans because he didn't tell anyone.

Anywho, then Nightmare sighs and goes finds horrir—Gets him and like, just holds him

Pfffffff I love that the immediate - and only - explanation is that Horror is Dying. Like Killer and Dust have so many murders under their belts but the panic of Friend Is Bleeding makes them forget about dusting completely.

Also the fact that Horror apparently got up, presumably to go deal with it, and just left them all to freak out about it lol

I bet Cross feels especially silly after they get it all figured out since he's the only one who grew up with a girl (assuming all monster periods would work the same, since he'd probably be at least somewhat aware when Alphys got hers, if not actively trying to help).

Although alternatively maybe Nightmare tells Horror he doesn't have to come out if he doesn't want to, just make up an excuse and Nightmare will back him up. It isn't until after Horror tells them all "I have a disease where if people are mean to me and don't bring me snacks I start bleeding to death" that he should have specified a reasonable excuse.

[that-hippie-user]

oof, holy hell, best sick day of my life, i am COOKED.

XD i just spent the whole day, sick in my room, lost in the rapture of a trans girlypill induced period, masturbating ALL DAY, and hypnotizing COUNTLESS WONDERFUL subs!

XD and with the chemical chastity my pills provided, i may as well have been gooning cuz i suprisingly only came maybe twice.

XD like... gog damnnmad, thats dedication.

🫠 my haiitus is still done, im still gonna be doing this, but im gonna TRYYYYYY and pace myself like a reasonable big.

XD im NOT a big, but... oWo gotta pretend ya know.

[cardboard-queen]

As a trans gal, I feel crazy having to remind myself that I actually do have a hormonal cycle, as do most women on HRT — despite what most doctors and cis people tell us.

I watch my libido spike for a few days, then disappear just as fast. After, I’m hit with mood swings, nausea, and actual cramps. It’s not always strong, but it happens every month. This has been happening every month for years.

And, every month, like clockwork, I feel crazy, because everyone I tell this to looks at me like I’m crazy. I’ve tried to explain this so many times, and I’ve given up after so many raised eyebrows and blank looks.

So, to all of the trans folks who have to deal with unusual cycles — I see you. I know it isn’t a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but I’m glad we’ve got each other for support.

[certifiedsexed]

I’m a transmasc on T, I haven’t had a period for like seven months. However, I still notice every now and again I get period cramps and back pains similar to when I got my period, but there’s no blood or anything. Is that normal or should I be worried? Thanks for the help ❤️

Those are typically classified as "phantom periods" and they're perfectly normal!

Especially considering you generally continue ovulating if you have ovaries while on testosterone, it's very common, no need to worry at all.

Hope this helps, Anon! Let me know if you have any other questions. <3

[gothgrampa]

I have been on T for 5 years but I am still having periods because the clueless 80 year old asswipe who fills my prescription knows nothing about trans medicine and every time I tell him I’m still having periods he just gives me this look of ancient dumbassery and disgust like “why would you tell me about your periods?? I’m just your doctor” and I swear to fuck the next time I start hemorrhaging blood from my swarthy sexy dickcunt I am going to put on a manly-ass skirt with a thong and drive an hour to his practice just so I can sit around and free-bleed on all the ugly furniture it that shitball’s waiting room until he understands that

my health IS his problem actually

[genderqueerpositivity]

TW: mention of medications and periods

In non-politics related nonsense and news, I'm starting finasteride today!

Looking back at pre-T pictures earlier this year, I started realizing that my hairline has crept way north of where it used to be originally. Which, I don't really mind as much, actually I liked the change in shape of my hairline at first. The thing that really bothers me is the hair thinning I've had this year. I've always had super thick hair, and since I've started growing out part of my hair, I've been starting to miss it. Call me vain or whatever you like, but I'm not ready to go bald yet now that I can enjoy growing my hair out without being constantly misgendered because of it and without major dysphoria.

I carefully tried the rosemary oil thing with no luck, and it wasn't worth it because I was constantly scared of my cats getting exposed to it. Minoxidil was out as an option immediately because again, I have cats. So finasteride it is. I'm also going through a thyroid med dose adjustment in case that is causing the hair thinning (as it has definitely done in the past), so this should cover all the bases I guess.

Anyway, I was finally able to pick the finasteride up today. The prescription was sent to the wrong pharmacy originally, then after it was sent to the correct pharmacy I discovered that my insurance won't cover it and the listed price to pick up the prescription was $219.

So shout out big fucking time to the hero of the day, the pharmacist who did some kind of magic online and found a coupon for the medication. 90 day supply for only $18.

Hopefully it works without any scary side effects. I found a couple of random reddit threads from guys who started having periods again on fin and that sounds absolutely fuckin horrible, so wish me luck I guess.

[nitw]

insane when terfs treat menstruation like ~PEAK OF THE WOMANHOOD EXPERIENCE~ bitch that is the LEAST appealing aspect of having a pussy? are you Sure that youre a woman if youre DEFENDING that time of the month?? it's literally more evil and painful than the pits of hell you guys are going to after i hit you with a bus

[gayfandomnerd225]

I want to rip my uterus out. Who’s with me?

[clockwork-whoreange]

I am not thriving and have already reached out to applicable healthcare professionals but I am just wondering if this is a common experience

please reblog if you feel so inclined so I can reach a wider audience and a fairly socially isolated trans person (me) can reach their community!

[kittenquasar]

I didn't take my prog last night in an effort to reduce these debilitating pms symptoms and it has only kind of worked? I'm less weepy and extreme feeling but still tired crampy emotional and uh.. excitable. Which begs the question, is not taking it on my cycle even worth it? It feels like the prog has flipped a switch in my brain and now I'm more emotional and boy crazy forever. Not a bad thing it's kind of hot even plus im just a big fan of how prog makes me feel, and what its done for my skin and hair., it's just waaaaa I'm pmsing 😭 why do i have to convince every single cis woman this is real for me I just want to be believed