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Self-medding {#self-hrt}
In Portugal, it is possible to purchase estradiol over the counter at some pharmacies. Look around. We're not sure exactly what brand or type, but this can be a legitimate way to get estradiol without a prescription in Portugal.
Spironolactone is not available OTC in Portugal. You have to get it prescribed or buy it on the internet.
NOTE: we looked into this, and most stores in Portugal sell ethinylestradiol which is not bioidentical, and has some very nasty side effects including heightened risk of DVT. Avoid ethinylestradiol like the plague. Make sure that you only buy estradiol valerate or estradiol hemihydrate.