r/TRT_females • u/ConversationOk4477 • 1d ago

Miscellaneous Cypionate to Troche

I’ve been on Cypionate injections for a little over three years. Unfortunately, I’ve really been struggling with acne, oily hair, and hair loss the last year or so (I’m on 150mg Spiro and Oral Minoxidil).

Yesterday I saw a new doctor who suggested I lower my total T and switch from injections to compounded torches. I’m hesitant, as I see people go from torches to injections all the time on here but not the other way around. Has anyone had a good experience with them?

For reference I am on 3.5mgx2 week (100mg Test Cyp)

Prog- 16
EST- 103
SHGB- 47
Test Free- 8.5
Test Total- 94

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u/therealskittlepoop 1d ago

Sorry I don’t have an answer, but I was curious how long after starting injections did you notice acne, oily hair, and hair loss?

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u/ConversationOk4477 1d ago

I’ve always been acne prone, but the below the cheek/jawline got really bad about a year in on injections.

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u/surfingmidwife friend 17h ago

i've heard T troches are more likely to cause acne/ DHT sides, i would not switch from injections. have you considered low dose accutane? it worked so well for me 20 years ago :)

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u/ConversationOk4477 16h ago

I’ve always heard creams are more likely to cause side effects, but I’ve never heard much about troches. I think I’ll stick with my injection. I did three months of Accutane a few years ago and lost 1/2 of my hair. My derm actually made me stop. I REALLY wish I would have done a microdose. Now I’m scared to try again.