Just had my first blood test and need help figuring out dosages for DIY?
Hello, I'd like to get some advice on my start with DIY Hrt.
I'm being seen by an endocrinologist this september, but I want to start before then.
I'm 20 mtf, and have a history of migraine with aura. As of the risks associated with that, I am planning to start using transdermal estradiol, specifically with Oestrogel. I also plan on starting on a small amount of cyproterone as an anti-androgen.
My goal would be to take a small dose of each and then have a blood test after a month or so. then adjust based on the results.
How much of each medication should I take, and am i making the right decisions so far?
My hormone levels: Testosterone: 14.4 nmol/L Estradiol: 88 pmol/L SHBG: 45.2 nmol/L Free Androgen Index: 31.9
Posted Jun 11, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC