Is my doctor giving me a proper dosage?

[shaiya]

Hi
I started of by self medicating for 2 weeks.

After the 2 weeks I went to see a doctor and she sent me for lab testing:
The lab tests read the following levels:
Estrogen: [snip]
Testosterone: [snip]

The doctor then put me on a dosage of Estradiol and
Spironolactone. (3 months)

Now after 3 months I went for another lab test.
The results were the following:
Estrogen: [snip]
Testosterone: [snip]

After seeing the results now the doctor decided to keep me on the same dosage
Estradiol and Spironolactone.

So you think this is an ok dosage, or should I tell her to raise my
Spironolactone prescription?
I ask that because I hear that many start of on a dosage of [snip] Spironolactone
and then gradually raise it.

Thank you for your help and sugestions :)

Shaiya

[sandra-leigh]

We cannot discuss specific dosages in public here.

Body chemistries are too different to make internet assessments on.

The most I can rightly say is that the first dosage of spiro that my doctor gave me turned out to be my limit for spiro; my body could not tolerate more without dangerous side effects. The dosage was also sufficient -- after 10-ish months the amount of T I had left was not worth measuring.

[kimdl93]

Your doctor is making informed judgements. If you have questions, ask her.

[Shelly Preston]

Hi Shaiya

As has been said the only person advising you on dosages is your doctor.

There are too many variables for anyone to give you a well informed answer.

Things like this should always be left to the medical profession.