I am experiencing a very uncomfortable feminine transition, which has sent me reeling with migraines, fatigue and muscle aches. The treatment I've been given (low dose progestin) prevents the headaches and improved my energy level, but these days when I race, I feel more like a pack-a-day smoker than Hercules, which is killing my motivation to compete.
I'm wondering if any of you have had (are having) similar experiences and how you're handling it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences :)
Actually, yes. The medicine prescribed for me is a birth control pill called Jolivette. I'm not taking it for birth control since I had a tubal ligation after the birth of my son. I would think you should feel better than average during the transition with birth control pills since they keep your hormones more level so they don't fluctuate as drastically (the fluctuations get worse close to menopause). Taking this has put an end to the hormone migraines, shortened and reduced the discomfort of my already diminished periods, and I don't really notice any PMS either. I am 49 and started making a transition three years ago, but my symptoms got especially severe this past year.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and glad to hear that you've found something that works for you.
Actually, yes. The medicine prescribed for me is a birth control pill called Jolivette. I'm not taking it for birth control since I had a tubal ligation after the birth of my son. I would think you should feel better than average during the transition with birth control pills since they keep your hormones more level so they don't fluctuate as drastically (the fluctuations get worse close to menopause). Taking this has put an end to the hormone migraines, shortened and reduced the discomfort of my already diminished periods, and I don't really notice any PMS either. I am 49 and started making a transition three years ago, but my symptoms got especially severe this past year.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and glad to hear that you've found something that works for you.
