HRT and atrophy... experience on this folks?

[Guest leela_anima]

So there are some things hrt can do, others it can't, the bone structure being the main thing.... for me with my asian blood, my skeleton isn't too manly, although my ribcage is a bit bigger then i'd like. now yes the ribcage is bone, but part of it is cartilage which is how it has its flexibility, but there are muscles surrounding the in and outside of it... i've read on another forum that some girls have experienced def atrophy of the ribcage... wanted to get some input on this forum as well, have any noticed a shrinking of the ribcage since starting hrt?? also the face, they say the face changes, by how much? the fat and muscles of the face change formation?? i've recently turned 22, and am seriously considering hrt, will it have much of an effect? yes the whole ymmv thingy but, any other girls who started in their early twenties get a surprising transformation?? sorry bout the numerous questions, all the info i could get would be great! have a lovely day folks!

leela

[Guest NatashaJade]

Hi Leela,

In answer to your big question: Yes. It changes you. How much, I cannot say. Look through my gallery if you want to see the changes in facial fat redistribution. When I started, I was 39. I certainly have more fat distribution in my hips, thighs and but. My muscles have atrophied considerably in my arms, legs and torso (to the point where my ankles cause me some concern because there is not as much muscle support for my larger frame). I used to be able to carry things like an ox. Now I really feel the heaviness of objects and am more than happy to let a strong man carry my stuff for me. Oh, and there has been some nice redistribution to my breasts

Testosterone fuels muscle growth and when you remove it, the muscles no longer have the same quality fuel. But the fact is, everyone has a different normal. So no promises, but ultimately it shouldn't matter. If you need to be on hrt, then damn the consequences or the results. You can't control that part of it.

xoxo

[Guest Leah1026]

i've read on another forum that some girls have experienced def atrophy of the ribcage... wanted to get some input on this forum as well, have any noticed a shrinking of the ribcage since starting hrt?? also the face, they say the face changes, by how much? the fat and muscles of the face change formation?? i've recently turned 22, and am seriously considering hrt, will it have much of an effect?

Rib cages do NOT change. That said overlying muscle will atrophy and for some that will lead to a noticeable change. The only exception is if somebody started HRT very young, say 14. The HRT might help keep the rib cage from getting larger. Otherwise it's just wishful thinking on some peoples part because, as I said, rib cages do not shrink.

Facial change is real and is due to some increase in facial fat. That increase gives the face a softer appearance. However, this has it's limits as well. And just as important is facial hair removal and voice.

[Guest Joann-Sydney]

honestly this is just my opinion and what i have notice as far as the face is concerned but when i look at someone before hrt and than after there are differences i think its from the testosterone being blocked and being on estrodien.the eyes just have a softer look to them

Sydney

[Guest leela_anima]

okie dokie, thanks for the input so far ladies! glad to hear from real experience...

[Guest Dauna]

I'm also an asian, i've been more than 1 years of low dose HRT since i was 27 years old. My huge ribcage (my under bust size is about 30" (76cm)) remains the same. My face looks fuller, younger.

[Guest leela_anima]

oh i see... so def face, not so much ribcage...sigh...oh well lol... keep the input coming ladies