Seriously? Taking the advice from my doctor, im supposed to trash after 4th shot. He says there will be a bit left, but because of contamination(???) he wants me to switch vials every 4th shot.
Like, is that the real reason? Because it physically hurts to throw this away, knowing how much i and others have worked to get this stuff in the first place, and how many sisters cant access it ๐ญ
Also really seems like a waste of time and resources. Like people had to make this, and that required time effort and money. Are we cool with throwing away the results of so much progress and effort?
Idk, its hitting me now that i have to toss one, these are all questions i have that my doctor will probly hear next time i go in ๐๐
PS. My nails look bad, its been a really rough month, dont talk about it ๐
Yeah, it's hard. Especially if you're used to a doctor's office being a safe space. And often the docs aren't even being bigoted. Overtly bigoted docs don't tend to get involved in trans care at all. But even well-meaning ones can be ignorant. A few common doctor issues, even among well-meaning docs:
Not realizing that modern bioidentical estradiol is nothing like the premarin of decades past. It doesn't have the liver and kidney risks that premarin did.
Prescribing estradiol valerate on two week intervals (resulting in a week of menopausal E levels.)
Demanding patients stop estrogen for weeks prior to surgery. (This came out of the premarin days.)
Prescribing massive doses of T blockers with minimal estrogen doses.
Etc. And if you're just starting this, another thing to keep in mind is to always see your own blood work levels. So many trans folks end up getting screwed over by their doctors. The doc will say, "your levels are fine!" while you're actually in the menopausal levels of estrogen. Not all docs are like this, but plenty are. Do NOT simply rely on your doc telling you your levels are good. Insist on seeing the levels yourself.
I do this! Im happy that im in a network that makes it super easy to see the results of tests, they send it straight to my account! Havent had my level test yet, but i will absolutely keep this in mind.
Honestly after hearing everyones dosage .25ml does seem minimal but i am just starting basically so idk lol