diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index acc8e14..8116998 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -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