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Wanted to say hello ๐Ÿ– and ask if anyone else has experience this.

I started estrogen very recently, and I've noticed that I am more tired than usual, and a little dizzy?? (Could be unrelated ofc). Wondering if anyone has also experienced this?

I did some basic online research, and it does seem to be a thing. I will of course mention this to my doctor if it keeps ongoing.

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[โ€“] Sas@piefed.blahaj.zone 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've recently come across the information that testosterone also stimulates red blood cell production and taking blockers in turn reduces the amount of red blood cells compared to before. Since they carry oxygen, you'll become more sleepy thanks to t-blockers.
That effect confirms my anecdotal evidence as well.

[โ€“] minty@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago

That's interesting and makes sense