Got bloodwork done today!
My doctor says I should have estradiol levels between 100-200 pg/mL. I have... 15. That seems less than ideal 
@courtney I remember, when I first started HRT, my GP told me that the number of patches I’d need to use to maintain normal cis levels of estrogen was probably more than I could fit on the surface area of my skin. 🥲
@Reborn_Cat_Mom @nicole They actually switched me off of pills, to patches, last year. My doctor doesn't want to go the injection route unless nothing else works - we'll see what they come back with. 🤞
@courtney @Reborn_Cat_Mom
Interesting. Any particular reason your doctor wants to steer you clear of injections?
In any case, hoping for the best for you!!
@nicole @Reborn_Cat_Mom It's policy for the clinic I'm at, and I'm not sure exactly why that is. Perhaps that will change!
And thank you 😄
@Reborn_Cat_Mom @courtney @nicole Same here. After about a year of 4X100 patches all the possible locations had so much adhesive residue the fresh ones couldn't get through it. And no soap or solvent could remove it without wrecking my skin.
@nicole Patches! I swap them out Tuesday and Friday nights, so I was expecting it to be low - but not that low