just seems like a downgrade compared to injection monotherapy

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    26 days ago

    even if you gave me “official” pharma hrt right now i wouldn’t take it. i’ll probably be diy-ing for the rest of my life unless they make undecylate injections available commercially, why the fuck would i take anything else?

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      26 days ago

      is undecylate better for results or does it just have a better half life? I’m on een rn

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        26 days ago

        it’s not any better when it comes to results as long as your levels are the same, it’s all estradiol. it’s just very convenient to only inject once a month, and this is completely in my head but it somehow feels more right to have a monthly hormonal cycle of sorts. it’s also more convenient in case you are in a situation where you can’t do injections often, like maybe you live with people you are closeted to or in a shelter. the downside is that it’s more expensive, and takes many months for your levels to stabilize so you can get blood tests and adjust your dose.