I just found out that if you're taking the iconic blue b estrogen pill you're taking pills manufactured by an Israeli company in occupied Palestine. Obviously I require HRT, these supple cheeks require a healthy dose, but does anyone know if there's a way to get hormones without violating BDS?

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[–] FuckyWucky@hexbear.net 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Its manufactured in India as well. Evadiol. There are many generics available from China too.

[–] AcidSmiley@hexbear.net 17 points 2 years ago

I don't know about what's available in the US, but gel or injections have way less side effects than pills when it comes to estradiole, might want to look into these.

[–] SexUnderSocialism@hexbear.net 11 points 2 years ago

There are other forms of HRT which are both safer and more effective. Where I live, estradiol patches are pretty much the preferred form. The ones I use are manufactured in Switzerland.

[–] SwitchyWitchyandBitchy@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I’ve been looking into DIY in case hormones become difficult to acquire where I live. Looks like you can buy estradiol powder from china but you have pretty much have to buy in bulk. I use patches though I don’t know if they violate BDS, I should probably check.

[–] AcidSmiley@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago

I doubt that Israel is the only place making estradiole, it's not that hard to synthesize from phytoestrogens and there's no patent on the procedure anymore afaik.

[–] Llituro@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago

that sucks. it's one thing for me to try to only buy coffee from non-exploitative places because i don't require it to be well, but this just sucks. no ethical consumption in its most visible form. i assume at least one person both cares about this and also doesn't have simple access to another form of HRT.

[–] Zezzy@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

That sucks. Where I live this is pretty much the only way since we ran out of injectable estrogen for a long time, and the pharmacies here won't tell us if they can re-order it so I don't know if the drought is over.

Edit: this prompted me to call around and see if one would answer. Walgreens is claiming they can, but they did that last shortage too.

[–] IzyaKatzmann@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago

Dang, one of those moments where you wish what some folks say about soy were true. What a sustainable and accessible alternative. I think it's a complete protein too, can feed two birds with one scone.

[–] glans@hexbear.net 1 points 2 years ago

Can you gwt it from a componding pharmacy?