HRT Without Breast Growth

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

I am going to talk to my GT of course just curious, for MTF are there hormones that can start the mental changes, calmness I keep hearing about but not significantly grow the breasts? If I just got on a T blocker for now, does that affect the mind? I guess just the knowledge that the T isnt in my body would do something to my mind. I am trying to go slow for my wife but want to get as much help as I can.

[Drea]

Yes a T blocker will have some effect on the mind. Some effects can be expected such as lower libido. Calmness I don't know. That could be a combination.

Now will just going on a T blocker keep breasts from growing since there is no E? Well there is some E in biological males so without T it could have an effect in theory.

All questions for your doc.

[Guest Svenna]

Amanda,

Hmmm...

Well, I think Drea hit the nail on the head here...

All I can add is this:

When I had my pre-HRT hormone levels checked I found out that my testosterone was WAY high for a person of my age. Heck, it was as high as many twenty year olds and I am over half a century old. My constant erections were a clue, but I had no idea that I was 'super-charged' with T...

If I had only taken Spiro, I am certain that I would have gained some calmness and peace, and had I not been intersexed the low-dose E might have not started my boobies growing at such an alarming rate.

Fact is, many T-gals on higher dosages don't show significant growth for quite a while after starting HRT, but I do understand your concern. Had I known I was gonna grow so fast, I may very well have chosen to wait some more before starting HRT. I am soooo glad I did gom ahead with it, as the consequences have not proven to be the deal-breaker that my spouse said they would be. In fact, my spouse mentioned to me last night that my boobies were now a bit bigger than hers! She wasn't upset that I had boobies, rather upset that hers weren't as big as mine, lol...

Over time, I am seeing the adjustments in her that bode well for our longterm success as a couple. I have my fingers crossed and my eyes wide open...

Best of luck to you as you move forward!

Love, Svenna

[Guest Donna Jean]

Yes a T blocker will have some effect on the mind. Some effects can be expected such as lower libido. Calmness I don't know. That could be a combination.

Now will just going on a T blocker keep breasts from growing since there is no E? Well there is some E in biological males so without T it could have an effect in theory.

All questions for your doc.

Totally agree.....

Dee Jay

[Guest Deena]

Boobs can definitely grow with just a T blocker. I can attest to that. And they become sensitive! Wow. It all depends on what your body does with the estrogen in there and how much you have.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Boobs can definitely grow with just a T blocker. I can attest to that. And they become sensitive! Wow. It all depends on what your body does with the estrogen in there and how much you have.

Absolutely!

Evert one (male & female ) has both estrogen and testosterone in their body......

Depending on many things, if one hormone is suppressed, the other can have effects on you physically...

See the doctor!

Dee Jay.

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

I am going to talk to my therapist on thursday about it, and also get some names for transgender friendly GP doctors for me to use for my check ups and things. I was just wondering. I would like to start taking something but honor one of the requests of my wife. She didnt want me to do anything to change my outward appearance. Dont get me wrong, I didnt promise her anything I just told her I would try. And that is what I am doing.

I also want to talk to the doctor about how the hormones actually help the mental state of transgender people.

Luv'yall

Mandy

[Guest Krisina]

I am going to talk to my therapist on thursday about it, and also get some names for transgender friendly GP doctors for me to use for my check ups and things. I was just wondering. I would like to start taking something but honor one of the requests of my wife. She didnt want me to do anything to change my outward appearance. Dont get me wrong, I didnt promise her anything I just told her I would try. And that is what I am doing.

I also want to talk to the doctor about how the hormones actually help the mental state of transgender people.

Luv'yall

Mandy

Sometimes in life we have jobs family spouses or other commitments in life, we know inside we aren't normal, stuff quite syncing and we want help. We don't want to rock the boat. I can see how wanting the calming affect and wanting to try and have no outward appearance to keep your wife happy, less stressed. Less stress in your life with changes too. Let us know how things work out for you.

Krisina

[Guest Amanda Whyte]

I really try patience but it is hard. I now know what has been wrong and I want it fixed now. I have to give it some time. I got a support group this weekend and I am hoping I find some people I can click with and finally have someone to talk to. I think that will help greatly. Also I am going to a friend's house next weekend. Him and his wife know and I will be able to let myself go over there. Maybe that will help me get over the "Fix it now" thoughts. I would really like to wait till later in the summer before I have to make a decision about hormones that can change my body.