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[-] cowboycrustation 2 points 7 months ago

Have you had estrogen implants before? If so, what was you experience with them?

I have read about testosterone implants as well, but I don't hear much about them from other trans people. Might be something I'll look into getting in the future because t gel is expensive and you can accidentally spread it to other people.

[-] EmilyIsTrans 2 points 7 months ago

I haven't, this'll be my first. Since injections aren't really available here, my doctor recommended an implant to reduce the cardiovascular risks associated with oral estradiol. I also like the idea of them because it kinda feels like my body is just naturally producing it.

[-] cowboycrustation 2 points 7 months ago

I didn't realize there are cardiovascular risks associated with oral estradiol. I take oral estradiol to not get the monthly. Guess I got a triple dose of cardiovascular risks with that, ADHD meds, and testosterone 😅

I agree with it feeling like your body is naturally producing it. It's also a lot less everyday hassle. I hope that in a couple of years it'll get cheaper and less painful.

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