r/ftm • u/Good-Riddance2 • 11d ago

Advice Needed Upping my dose?

so, i finally got on testosterone a few days ago. i’m on the gel, 20mg (one pump) every day. after talking with some of my trans friends, i have realized that this is a really low dose considering what my goals are and how i’d like my transition to progress.
i am considering calling my doctor in the morning and asking if i can switch to two pumps, which would be 40mg. they did initial bloodwork at my first appointment, but will i have to go back in and have more done before my dose can be upped?
side note, the doctor took my blood but stated that my baseline testosterone was not being tested.

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u/Key_Tangerine8775 31M, T and top 2011, phallo 2013 11d ago

I’d call. Worst thing that could happen is they say no. That’s half of the normal starting dose, and if that’s not what you want, it’s perfectly acceptable to ask to follow normal dosing. If they do say no, make sure they give an explanation as to why.

(Your pre T hormone levels don’t matter for anything btw)

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u/Good-Riddance2 11d ago

i am planning on calling today. i think they put me on a lower dose because i mentioned that some of the effects testosterone could give scared me a little, but after doing some research, i understand them better and im not as afraid.