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Some helpful links:
- The Gender Dysphoria Bible // In depth explanation of the different types of gender dysphoria.
- Trans Voice Help // A community here on blahaj.zone for voice training.
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory // A directory of LGBTQ+ accepting Healthcare providers.
- Trans Resistance Network // A US-based mutual aid organization to help trans people facing state violence and legal discrimination.
- TLDEF's Trans Health Project // Advice about insurance claims for gender affirming healthcare and procedures.
- TransLifeLine's ID change Library // A comprehensive guide to changing your name on any US legal document.
Support Hotlines:
- The Trevor Project // Web chat, phone call, and text message LGBTQ+ support hotline.
- TransLifeLine // A US/Canada LGBTQ+ phone support hotline service. The US line has Spanish support.
- LGBT Youthline.ca // A Canadian LGBT hotline support service with phone call and web chat support. (4pm - 9:30pm EST)
- 988lifeline // A US only Crisis hotline with phone call, text and web chat support. Dedicated staff for LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7 on phone service, 3pm to 2am EST for text and web chat.
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The range that a typical transgender woman should be aiming for is 100 - 200 pg/mL. 333 pg/mL is above that range.
That said, there's lots of reasons it could be high. People who take their HRT doses weekly can see swings on the high end early in the week and on the low end late in the week. That's why doctor's should be telling you that it's really important to have your blood tests done right in the middle of your dosage schedule.
As always, consult your physician if you have questions. And if you think they're bullshitting you, get a second opinion.
id argue its more important to have blood testing done at the very end of the schedule when levels are lowest, but both values are useful to have. even if your peak is a little high, if your trough is too low you should up your dose anyway (though this is unlikely to be the case unless youre taking EV). plus if your peak is a high but your T level is too high and youre doing mono youll want to up your dose anyway. its nice to have but not nearly as valuable as trough levels in managing your dosage.
That's a good point. My shot was on a Sunday, and the test was taken on a Tuesday.
For injections, the blood test should be taken on the day of your dose, right before you do your injection. So you should get bloodwork on Sunday, as your blood testing should reflect the lowest point of your E.
The same premise is true for other methods of administration (i.e. for oral, you should get bloodwork done right before/at the same time of day you normally take your pill)
Keep time-of-day in mind as well. If you normally take your dose on Sunday evenings, your appointment for sample collection (ie: blood draw) should be on a Thursday morning.