u/Dynamaxer

to keep it brief, I'm really confused about what drugs i should be ordering and from where.

I'm in the US, so my options are to my knowledge privatized groups like Plume or Folx.

As i mentioned, im a trans girl, so i would be taking estrogen and T blockers. And i have heard that injected estrogen is much stronger than pill estrogen, and since I have no qualms piercing myself, im likely to do that.

However, I am getting rather confused about some of the other meds i should consider and frankly, imma just list my questions.

ESTROGEN

1. Is it true that Injected estrogen is gonna be stronger than pill or gel? or is it a placebo affect girls think they notice?
2. Last i was on HRT before stopping due to money issues, I was assigned to inject myself with 0.2 mg doses per intramuscular injection (once a week). Is this a normal dosage starting out, or is it a rather small amount?
3. I have found out there are multiple types of Liquid estradiol. The one i had was Estradiol valerate. What other types are there and is there a difference between each one strength wise?

T-BLOCKERS

1. Normally, I have just taken Spirolatone, however I have recently found out about Bicalutamide, where its focus is on stopping absorption of T rather than stoping production. Is this correct
2. What are the different types of T blockers, and are there any you'd recomend over spiro?
3. Are there any that combine the affects of a base anti androgen with the benefits of Finnasteride

OTHER

1. I have heard progesterone can be taken rectally for more strong absorption. Is this true? and if so, do i need a special type, or would the same oral pills work
2. Reiterating on the finasteride question, One thing im VERY dysphoric about is my hairline, and if there is anything i can do to do a med that does similar affects in addition to having anti T measures, my wallet would GREATLY appreciate it.
3. What provider should i look into if you think Plume is a bad choice?