How Late Is Too Late For Hormones

[Milly]

I'm 23 turning on 24 and just wondering if the hormones will have a significant effect on me. I'm sorry if this is asked alot, I just don't know where to turn. I've known about my situation since I was a kid but I was and still am terrified to come out in texas. My mind is breaking and I really can't take this much longer.

I'll try to watch this thread the best I can but with family walking in at any given time I have to be careful.

[Sally]

first let me welcome you to the forums and remind you to read the rules and all of that important business stuff.

The I would say, "I certainly hope not!'

I started on my HRT in August only three weeks before my 58th birthday - they are working for me.

We have a lot of members who started older than that and the results are sometimes unbelievable - no you have not waited too long but the dysphoria just keeps getting worse so sooner is better than later.

Have a seat and I'll bring you some hot cocoa and a plate of fresh baked cookies while we wait for the others to drop by and say hello.

Welcome to our family.

Love ya,

Sally

[Milly]

I don't know, with the amount of questions I have this could get derailed and off topic very quickly I just feel that if I wait too long it will be too late and since I am fairly tall, 6 foot or so I will look odd. I just want to blend in and get on with my life. It feels like I am trapped.

Thanks for the support btw, it makes me feel better now that I can talk about this a bit more.

[Guest therougepenguin]

I don't know enough about the effectiveness of HRT well enough to help there, but have you considered moving to Austin? I have family down there, and from what they've told me and what I've seen from visiting, Austin has a large LBGT community and if very progressive compared to the rest of Texas. Plus, it's a really nice town. Maybe your situation right now won't allow for it, but it's something worth thinking about...

[Guest laura renee]

I am from a town near San Antonio, Texas and yes it can be scary coming out sometimes but it is more important to watch your surroundings and keep yourself safe. Hormones will affect you like the others have said no matter your age(age 37 and no complaints her to say the least,lol). Most of us are tall usually except those that are extremely lucky to be short, lol. My own height is 6 foot 1 inch and I have gotten over my height but it still bugs me that I will usually get noticed out of a crowd due to height no matter weather I look different or not it(consider it a given that for good or bad when a guy or girl is tall they will get more attention, lol). The first thing you usually have to do it look for a good gender therapist that can help you talk about everything and just be honest with and let them get to know you since the process usually takes having one and helps plan and talk about everything you may go through and to also eventually give you a letter of recommendation for hormones. The town I live in is redneck central but I will still do what I must but I tend to make sure to not put myself in any bad situations. Good luck and all.

Laura Renee

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

It's never too late to start HRT. There is no cut-off age where if you don't start by a certain time you're doomed.

[Milly]

Oh hai lizzie! Thanks for all the great answers, sorry didn't check it yesterday much, family was hovering around computer like hawks.

I feel a lot better knowing that I don't have to panic and do everything all at once.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Honey.....

I'm 60, started at 58......

been on HRT 14 months and I'm totally passable when I dress and go out...

Lizzy is 62..she is 100% passable and she's 6' 2" (a real beauty!)

Remember, it's never too late to be you!

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest Melissa 67]

Oh my gosh 24 years old huh,

I was so close to starting when I was that age, but because of lifes different intrusines, and that I didn't have the support I didn't go through with what I had to do. Now at 43- years-old i'm just going to start HRT, looking back I really regret not starting in my early 20's, My life would of been a lot better and happier if I did.

Love

Melissa 67

[Guest Donna Jean]

Oh my gosh 24 years old huh,

Now at 43- years-old I'm just going to start HRT, looking back I really regret not starting in my early 20's, My life would of been a lot better and happier if I did.

Love

Melissa 67

Melissa....

Honey, I wish that I had started at 43...I would of already been 20 years in my correct gender...

But, let me tell you something....

Feel as you would about wishing you had started in your 20's ...I do, too....

But, never never dwell on regrets over it....

It will only drive you crazy...we can't change the past!

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest Melissa 67]

Melissa....

Honey, I wish that I had started at 43...I would of already been 20 years in my correct gender...

But, let me tell you something....

Feel as you would about wishing you had started in your 20's ...I do, too....

But, never never dwell on regrets over it....

It will only drive you crazy...we can't change the past!

Huggs

Donna Jean

Thanks,

By the way, you look very pretty in the pictures you have.

Melisa 67

[Guest Donna Jean]

Thanks,

By the way, you look very pretty in the pictures you have.

Melisa 67

Thank you, Sweetheart...

Those pictures are all taken within the last year....59 and 60 years old...

I was a very "macho" dude....

You wouldn't believe the old me....

Come to think of it....I don't either....

LOVE

Donna Jean

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Dearheart

This link to Donna Rose's web page is a good example of what is possible

http://www.donnarose.com/

HUGS

Brenda