I'm looking into starting DIY, I really just can't wait any longer. However, I am absolutely terrified of needles. I won't be able to shoot myself up with it. I'm looking into the forms of estrogen, and it appears that I can buy the form used for estradiol pills. But I'm finding very little information on DIY that isn't focused on injections. I'm thinking about making a water solution and just taking it out of a dropper, but I know I'd need a preservative to keep it safe for a long time.

  • kristina [she/her]M
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    12 days ago

    I feel like the gel residue gets fucking everywhere if you don't put a bandage over it. And even then it still can.

    • imogen_underscore [it/its, she/her]
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      12 days ago

      I use gel every day that I'm prescribed and in my experience it's not like that. it's a little cumbersome at first but you get very adept at applying it and it completely dries within 5 minutes and won't get on clothes or anything.

      • kristina [she/her]M
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        12 days ago

        maybe you got a different brand than me, that sounds very convenient thonk-cri

        • imogen_underscore [it/its, she/her]
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          12 days ago

          possibly, those issues do sound annoying. for me it was actually much more convenient than I had expected going in. I'd still rather be on injections but they're not available in my country so gel is more or less the next best option. I know the twice-a-week patches are up there too in terms of efficacy.