u/AllUpTangled

I had a hysterectomy and kept my ovaries. I stopped T a bit before my surgery (so about a year ago), but my estrogen is still low.

I have reason to believe my ovaries simply aren’t working as well as before because of the hysterectomy. So, I’ve decided to start spironolactone because I’m still having the effects of higher testosterone levels, but I’m really nervous.

I know there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to spironolactone but I wanted some advice from other ftmtf women who were previously on T now on spiro or other estrogen based meds. One thing I’m extremely nervous about is cellulite and weight gain. Also fat distribution. Despite no longer feeling dysphoria, I still get so insecure with how big my arms and legs are.

Can anyone tell me about their experience going from T to estrogen based meds? How do you feel mentally? What changes have you seen and do you feel negatively or positively about these changes?

I had my hysterectomy just about a year ago. I kept my ovaries but everything else was removed. My hair started thinning and I was told it might be the effects of anesthesia and the stress my body was under while healing. But since then it’s only gotten worse. It’s very noticeable and I’m so self conscious about it. It literally looks like male pattern baldness. It’s not “just thin”. My scalp is fully visible. I’m scooping out chunks of hair in the shower.

I’m pretty sure my hormones have shifted and that’s why it’s happening. Does anyone else have experience with this? I was considering going on spironolactone but I’m a little nervous about the emotional side effects. At this point though, myself esteem is completely crushed. I look awful. I might just give it a go anyway and stop if I don’t tolerate it well. I just don’t have a primary care physician right now so I’m not sure how to go about doing this.

Does anyone have experience with hair thinning to this extent?