Does anyone know how long (if it happens at all) are testicules irreversibly atrophied from HRT? Basically I’m scared that if I stop HRT they’ll just go back to working the way they always have and I’m hoping that they won’t.
I’ve been on HRT mono therapy for a year now and my testosterone has been nearly totally suppressed for the whole time, so I wonder if the girls are done for essentially…
Welp, that’s terrifying. I’m planning to get an orchiectomy as soon as possible but it’s expensive (I’m a student) And the waiting lists can be a bit long.
Hopefully my estrogen supply never cuts off ;(
If you don’t already, switch to injections and ask for the Rx to provide a new vial once a month for sanitation reasons, then try to use the vials more than just a month and stockpile the extra vials. Even if you aren’t intending to stockpile, this is just a good idea in case one of your vials is contaminated or is cored.
I’m not in the US and injection are sadly not predcribed where I live, I am stockpiling my gel though, but I can’t get much more than what the pharmacy allows…
ah, that sounds like Europe - I think I’ve read they don’t have injections there. Hopefully wherever you are is more stable than the U.S., I think there is concern that HRT will be denied there soon, so everyone is preparing for that.
You might be able to look into DIY sources, both for injections and other routes - even as just a way to stock up. Though you have to keep track of expiration dates and so on. I think DIY is still pretty common in Europe.