I am amazed by how strongly hormones influence the human body. I am grateful for what testosterone has brought to my life, and often wonder if I would still be here today if it wasn't for T.

On April 29th, 2005, I called and scheduled an appointment with a doctor for my testosterone prescription. The office scheduled me for May 10th, 2005. The hour-long consult led to me scheduling my T start date on May 26th, or at least I thought that was going to be the start date.

As the 26th arrived, I was called by the doctor's office and informed that there were concerns expressed by my doctor. One, my prolactin level was way too high (due to surgery, stress and the fact that I didn't have breast anymore.) Two, my doctor was concerned about starting me on T because of my age (I was 25 and wrapped up from chest surgery so I didn't buy this one).

After talking with my doctor for forty-five minutes, I finally got my first shot scheduled for June 3rd. To do this I had to go in and have another prolactin test ran (this one came back normal) and have my therapist send the doctor a letter stating that I've had proper therapy. Six years of therapy and being evaluated by two therapists did the trick. This is not how health care providers should treat clients.

On June 3rd, I picked up my componded prescription from a pharmacy where I live. For $60.00, I received 5 ml (which last 5 weeks) and 5 needles/gauges for those injections. A nurse injected my first two shots, after that, it was all up to me. After my first vial ran out, I switched to Strohecker's Pharamacy in Portland, Oregon. I received double the dose for the same price, so the switch was a no brainer.

From the changes I experienced, I thought it would be helpful to start a monthly log, noting my changes. This log had entries from 2005 to 2008. I stopped recording entries in 2008 because the drastic changes had stopped by this time. Due to the change in format of my site, I no longer have this log up, please email me with questions you have about T.

How my voice has changed (click links below to watch/listen):

Voice: 14 Days on T

Voice: 36 days on T

Voice: 59 days on T

Voice: 4 months on T

Voice: 9 months on T

Voice: 6 years on T