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[–] shallot@hexbear.net 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Step one is giving it a week, and step two is discussing it with my partner. After that, my next moves are

  • Figure out blood testing, either through my GP or a private lab
  • Look into dosing and come up with a starting point (probably run sims on estrannaise)
  • Order syringes, pins (probably 25ga subq), alcohol wipes
  • Pick a lab and buy two vials of estradiol enanthate, and possibly other supplies (thinking cialis maybe)
  • Get baseline blood work done
  • Start

Also, I’m in the process of losing weight. I’ve got an approximate number I’d like to hit, but am open to stopping early if I end up feeling happy with the mirror as a starting point. Then I’ll be slowly gaining back to probably 200 or so.

If the first month-ish feels like I’m on the right track, that’s probably about when I’ll start voice training and getting shot up with lasers.

[–] peanutbuttercupola@hexbear.net 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I have a little bit of feedback, if you're open to it:

People commonly start estradiol enanthate with 4mg injections once per week. This does not require adjustment based on body size.

You probably don't need baseline blood work; just start and then get your testosterone and estradiol tested after a few months to see if your dose needs to be adjusted.

You may or may not need Cialis, since not everyone requires it to maintain functionality.

[–] shallot@hexbear.net 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

I am definitely open to it and thank you :)

It is helpful to have a decent starting point, and also I was not aware that body size was not super important, so that’s good to know too.

I’ll likely still get baseline blood work done, even if it’s not necessary, just so I have it as a reference. Similarly, I may snag some cialis preemptively just so I have it on hand if it becomes necessary, but I won’t start with it unless that happens. I feel like in the scenario where I find out I need it I’ll be a shitload less anxious and stressed if I’m not waiting for payments to process and shipments to arrive. Either way it’s good to know that I may not need it!

Edit: regarding bodyweight, that part was mostly my plan for putting some fat in the good places once the E is doing its business.