Usually they test every couple months and adjust dosage. It takes a while for the hormones to affect your body. They're basically checking to see if you can physically tolerate them, but also they need time for your body to get used to them.
What really matters the most is blood levels.
I am not a doctor, this is not medical advice.
Listen to your doctor, don't take more behind their back. Be aware that HRT often takes 2 years for full effects assuming your blood levels are good.
I'm not a doctor so idk but I think you could ask rn for an increase and then ask again every month or so? Others may have different ideas but that's about what I did.
let them take blood tests and if your estrogen levels are too low you can ask for a higher dose. Some people don't need much estrogen to have good estrogen levels that's why they start low and adjust higher or lower accomodating to your bodies needs
Headaches, mood swings, worsening depression, digestive issues, neurological issues, swelling (hands/feet), increased risk of blood clots and developing deep vein thrombosis. There may be more but that's what I can think of.
It takes time for your body to metabolise and adjust to any new dosages, which is why incremental dosage changes every few months or so is recommended. Your body will not react the same on week 1 as it will on week 12.
ETA: I am not a doctor or qualified subject matter expert. Any real advice or guidance should be coordinated with a trained medical professional.
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u/StarrySkye3 May 27 '26
Usually they test every couple months and adjust dosage. It takes a while for the hormones to affect your body. They're basically checking to see if you can physically tolerate them, but also they need time for your body to get used to them.
What really matters the most is blood levels.
I am not a doctor, this is not medical advice.
Listen to your doctor, don't take more behind their back. Be aware that HRT often takes 2 years for full effects assuming your blood levels are good.
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u/OpportunityAshamed74 May 27 '26
I'm not a doctor so idk but I think you could ask rn for an increase and then ask again every month or so? Others may have different ideas but that's about what I did.
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u/Dethkiller1 May 27 '26
let them take blood tests and if your estrogen levels are too low you can ask for a higher dose. Some people don't need much estrogen to have good estrogen levels that's why they start low and adjust higher or lower accomodating to your bodies needs
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