How Fast Will Oral spironolactone Drop My Testosterone Levels?

[AnxiousAndy]

Hey all, I'm due to get my topical estrogen any day now and and recently found what was left of my spironolactone pills.. I got 14 left (100mg)
Basically I want to lower my testosterone levels faster so the estrogen can work better in a shorter amount of time.. Should I do 200mg for 7 days then I have none left, or do 100mg for 14 days? Or even something in between which would work out on X amount days using 150mg?
For what it's worth I'm still on oral minoxidil and will also be restarting finasteride next month and low dose oral estrogen too.

 

[Saulus]

I wished there were an option to keep your hair without getting into the transition phase

 

[AnxiousAndy]

I wished there were an option to keep your hair without getting into the transition phase

Ikr I can't believe I've reached the point of desperation that I'm pretty much transitioning mtf
But if it works then that's what I'll do.. I wonder what my new name shall be, gotta get thinking!

 

[Saulus]

Why not daro then?

 

[AnxiousAndy]

Why not daro then?

Because I'm not ridiculously wealthy.

 

[DoctorHouse]

Ikr I can't believe I've reached the point of desperation that I'm pretty much transitioning mtf
But if it works then that's what I'll do.. I wonder what my new name shall be, gotta get thinking!

@AnxiousAndy, that is really a harsh treatment for someone so young. Are you really sure you want to mess with all those hormones? You seem like a very bright guy. I really think you should just stick with a topical combination of finasteride( or oral) and minoxidil until you can get a hair transplant.

 

[AnxiousAndy]

@AnxiousAndy, that is really a harsh treatment for someone so young. Are you really sure you want to mess with all those hormones? You seem like a very bright guy. I really think you should just stick with a topical combination of finasteride( or oral) and minoxidil until you can get a hair transplant.

Thanks for the advice DoctorHouse! I would rather not get a hair transplant due to poor donor density, plus the cost and risk of botched surgery. Also one other main point for me is if the 'cure' is ever discovered what will happen to my transplanted hairs when the native hairs start to regrow? Could look pretty funky!
I don't think finasteride is sufficient for me to help my hair loss. However I do think it can be helpful with a combination of meds, aided by something to protect and potentially regrow my hairline. ( the topical estrogen)
I can understand your concerns about messing with hormones, etc but for me it is really only a minor issue. I don't mind ED, never cared for sex, I can live with some mild gyno and I wasn't planning on being the biological father to my future kids. (my dad will play that role) To some that may sound ridiculous and extreme but that's just the way I am. I suffer badly with anxiety and my hair is a major contributor to that so it would be an immense relief to me to have that concern go away. I simply can't imagine myself bald and hopefully that will never happen. If this new regimen doesn't work then I'm completely screwed, and for some reason I have a feeling it won't.. I hope I'm wrong about that.

 

[Georgie]

Everyone reacts differently to drugs and hormone manipulation mate. It’s the same for non balding people and dht. We all have it, but doesn’t mean we all necessarily are adversely affected by it. That said, as a dude, you’re probably going to notice SOME affects after starting spironolactone, because even though it’s technically a weak antiandrogen, it will fux with your test and E levels. I know it’s hard to compare given that I am a woman, but whenever I have used spironolactone, I’ve noticed weight loss, breast growth and general loss of energy within a few days. I’d consider RU instead.

 

[Jesse Navarro]

I havent read much about RU, but it seems too complicated to buy and prepare. I'll leave it for when i drop spironolactone.

 

[Georgie]

I havent read much about RU, but it seems too complicated to buy and prepare. I'll leave it for when i drop spironolactone.

It is easier to take a pill, but you can also buy the premixed solution from Kane. I don’t know. Some people do well on spironolactone, I tend to think it’s really f*****g bad for you. It decimates my body man. Hope you’re doing ok on it.

 

[AnxiousAndy]

Everyone reacts differently to drugs and hormone manipulation mate. It’s the same for non balding people and dht. We all have it, but doesn’t mean we all necessarily are adversely affected by it. That said, as a dude, you’re probably going to notice SOME affects after starting spironolactone, because even though it’s technically a weak antiandrogen, it will fux with your test and E levels. I know it’s hard to compare given that I am a woman, but whenever I have used spironolactone, I’ve noticed weight loss, breast growth and general loss of energy within a few days. I’d consider RU instead.

I was previously on spironolactone for 6 months so I know what I'm getting myself into. Erectile dysfunction and alot of pissing is headed my way lol. I managed to find a source for finasteride alot closer to home so I can start my new regimen as late as next Friday. I hope things work out.

 

[Georgie]

I was previously on spironolactone for 6 months so I know what I'm getting myself into. Erectile dysfunction and alot of pissing is headed my way lol. I managed to find a source for finasteride alot closer to home so I can start my new regimen as late as next Friday. I hope things work out.

Oh good. spironolactone is heavy sh*t. I lost 8kg on the stuff and looked like I just walked out of the f*****g Biafran famine.

 

[Jesse Navarro]

It is easier to take a pill, but you can also buy the premixed solution from Kane. I don’t know. Some people do well on spironolactone, I tend to think it’s really f*****g bad for you. It decimates my body man. Hope you’re doing ok on it.

I'm doing ok. Actually i'm not feeling any difference, maybe a slight reduction of libido (and i'm on a high dose). I know for sure the drug is legit. I don't know whats going on.

 

[Jesse Navarro]

I forgot to mention: people told me i have lost some weight.

 

[Jesse Navarro]

And thank you Georgie for the indication of Kane. I didnt know that.

 

[AnxiousAndy]

Oh good. spironolactone is heavy sh*t. I lost 8kg on the stuff and looked like I just walked out of the f*****g Biafran famine.

Oh dear, that ain't so good. Losing weight would be ideal for me though, I somehow gained 50 pounds in 7 months now I'm overweight..
@Jesse Navarro What dose are you on? Experiencing any errectile dysfunction?

 

[Jesse Navarro]

Oh dear, that ain't so good. Losing weight would be ideal for me though, I somehow gained 50 pounds in 7 months now I'm overweight..
@Jesse Navarro What dose are you on? Experiencing any errectile dysfunction?

I was on 200mg, now I dropped for 150mg, following your recommendation.

As i said, maybe a slight decrease on libido. But i can get an erection when i'm stimulated. I never had a strong libido to begin with. Its weird to talk about these things hahaha

 

[Georgie]

Oh dear, that ain't so good. Losing weight would be ideal for me though, I somehow gained 50 pounds in 7 months now I'm overweight..
@Jesse Navarro What dose are you on? Experiencing any errectile dysfunction?

Haha. I gotta show you the photo. First one is 9 months on spironolactone, second is last November after being off it for almost 2 years. Also I’m dying a little bit inside at how
much more hair I had in both of these photos. f***.

 

[AnxiousAndy]

Haha. I gotta show you the photo. First one is 9 months on spironolactone, second is last November after being off it for almost 2 years. Also I’m dying a little bit inside at how
much more hair I had in both of these photos. f***.

Damn girl you went from not to hot Can you upload current pics of your hair? It look fine in those two pics.

 

[AnxiousAndy]

I was on 200mg, now I dropped for 150mg, following your recommendation.

As i said, maybe a slight decrease on libido. But i can get an erection when i'm stimulated. I never had a strong libido to begin with. Its weird to talk about these things hahaha

Its funny in a depressing sort of way because we are discussing errectile dysfunction and Georgie uploads some racy pics lol. Ironic really.