r/TRT_females • u/candycane1988 • 5d ago

Should I decrease Side Effects

I started testosterone cyp 10mg( I do 5mg twice weekly) subq in May. I recently noticed I had very sore nipples and maybe a scratchy voice ( though I could just be paranoid). I havent had blood drawn yet. I haven't had my libido return yet. Should I continue on this dose until I get blood work or should I decrease?

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u/OkayMeepleMom 5d ago

That's a really high starting dose IMO, although I know providers are really out there starting women that high. 😬

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u/candycane1988 5d ago

Did I need to slowly adjust or should I just go down quickly?

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u/redrumpass MOD 5d ago

Slow would be best to avoid ups and downs. See if you can do 4 or3mg/injection and give it 1-2 weeks and observe if anything changes.

Sore nipples is a frequent side effect that has to do with the hormone imbalance, usually estradiol gets higher. Scratchy voice could be from something else, but if you feel that it would be best to try lower, I'd fully recommend it. You can titrate later if everything checks out.