minor details to darth method

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@ -89,6 +89,11 @@ This method, labelled dangerous, by darth, involves following practices that are
[Darth Method Writeup](https://old.reddit.com/r/estrogel/comments/iod975/unrelated_darth_dangerous_experiments_diy_shrink/){ .source-link }
> starting: 32" underbust
> after a "few weeks": 29.5" immediately when removed, 30.5 after an hour
> 3 weeks later: 29 inches underbust with the binder, 30.0 without
> after 2 years on, 1 year off: 29.5" stable
#### Selective Muscle training
Strength training of specific muscles (e.g. the abdominals) prior to endurance training (e.g. a long cardio session) might be able to selectively burn fat in the corresponding area this could be useful when trying to achieve a lower WHR.
@ -262,7 +267,7 @@ Decreases DHT levels to prevent hair loss (NOT an anti-androgen) and is associat
Promotes hair growth. See other website for this, also quite common. (or someone else please update this)
#### Estrogen (without feminization)
#### Topical Estrogen (without feminization)
> try to wash your face 5 minutes after applying [5 mg/ml estriol serum]: this will only allow the shunt pathway (ie through hair follicules) maximizing the effect on follicules and therefore the pores, without allowing normal transdermal absorption
> this method is used by men using E2 to regrow hair without systemic side effects (like boobs) and is supported by papers I read (search the sub for the shunt pathway)
@ -298,27 +303,29 @@ This person tried it and it seemed to work for them:
#### Progesterone
> 1. Injectable progesterone is short-acting, must be injected daily.
> Oral progesterone is ineffective because most of it is converted to allopregnanolone which common blood tests confuse with progesterone.
> Neovagina absorbs meds not as well as a cis-woman's vagina.
> Most progestins give various side effects.
> Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is not bioidentical.
> It's not converted in the body to progesterone (unlike estradiol valerate and estradiol enanthate).
>
> 2. Progesterone decreases rate of synthesis of estrogen receptors.
> Cis-women are supposed to benefit from that, but goals of MtF are opposite.
>
> 3. Estradiol develops ducts in milk glands, progesterone develops alveoles.
> Most of breast volume is ducts and connective tissue between them.
> If an alveole formed (at the end of a duct), that duct will not grow in length anymore. > So, progesterone and Androcur can stunt breast growth.
>
> 4. Progestogens increase risk of prolactinoma and meningioma (brain tumors).
> Progestogens (especially cyproterone acetate), not estrogens (despite mistaken rumor among medical professionals).
>
> I advise NOT to add progesterone for at least 3 years since starting estradiol injections at least 40 mg/month (not since the very beginning of HRT).
>
> Or never take progestogens. In cases of complete androgen insensitivity (CAIS),
> XY women develop rather spectacularly feminine secondary sexual characteristics though nothing in their bodies makes progesterone.
??? note "Notes on Progesterone"
> 1. Injectable progesterone is short-acting, must be injected daily.
> Oral progesterone is ineffective because most of it is converted to allopregnanolone which common blood tests confuse with progesterone.
> Neovagina absorbs meds not as well as a cis-woman's vagina.
> Most progestins give various side effects.
> Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is not bioidentical.
> It's not converted in the body to progesterone (unlike estradiol valerate and estradiol enanthate).
>
> 2. Progesterone decreases rate of synthesis of estrogen receptors.
> Cis-women are supposed to benefit from that, but goals of MtF are opposite.
>
> 3. Estradiol develops ducts in milk glands, progesterone develops alveoles.
> Most of breast volume is ducts and connective tissue between them.
> If an alveole formed (at the end of a duct), that duct will not grow in length anymore. > So, progesterone and Androcur can stunt breast growth.
>
> 4. Progestogens increase risk of prolactinoma and meningioma (brain tumors).
> Progestogens (especially cyproterone acetate), not estrogens (despite mistaken rumor among medical professionals).
>
> I advise NOT to add progesterone for at least 3 years since starting estradiol injections at least 40 mg/month (not since the very beginning of HRT).
>
> Or never take progestogens. In cases of complete androgen insensitivity (CAIS),
> XY women develop rather spectacularly feminine secondary sexual characteristics though nothing in their bodies makes progesterone.
#### Other