05/05/2026
Hormone therapy: month 3
Estrogen has been the game changer🏆 Within days, I stopped waking up throughout the night to adjust blankets and with the regulated temperature, I finally started sleeping uninterrupted.
Also, I swear my skin has improved! Acne gone 🤩
Progesterone has been a bit more mixed for me. I noticed ni**le tenderness and irritability leading up to my period. That said, it completely eliminated random spotting I was having throughout the months, which is a win🏆
My periods are still crampy++ with backaches. Paula says there is there’s room to improve. I’m super excited about that! I have not had a non-painful period in many years.
Today I sat down with Paula at and we unpacked everything from symptoms, to nutrition and mental health. It seems like most of my negative symptoms are happening in my luteal phase, so we’re adjusting my progesterone intake time to better support that.
We’re also adding Premarin! I’ve heard really positive things from Julie Munch (MAUD s*x therapist) about it helping with vaginal dryness and libido. I am so excited to see how my body responds.
This is the follow up phase of fine tuning hormone therapy for my body. Listening and adjusting for what actually feels better. Grateful for Paula 🙏
