a little help here. lol

[Reagen]

Okay, I started hrt a couple of weeks ago (just progesterone) I know that it's supposed to enhance breast development and I have started to become fuller. So I'm getting ready to start other regiments to develop in other areas. My wife said that if they grow any bigger then they will be hard to hide....... My bio mom was very blessed in that area naturally. So I'm expecting to be a little top heavy. lol

I know I shouldn't complain and I'm not. I guess I feel that the rest of my appearance is not going to match my current development. When I start Estrogen will the development become more rapid? sigh! oh well I guess I will just have to deal with it.

any tips would be welcome.

with love as always,

~Rea

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Hon.......I've not been aware of HRT that is just Progesterone alone.....

The way I understand it, P helps Estrogen work....

And, I was on HRT (full) for a year and a half at work in male mode and there are ways to hide development...

That's usually not a problem...

Huggs

Dee Jay

[Guest Elizabeth K]

My understanding is that Progesterone by itself does not promote breast development.

Lizzie

[Guest Ney'ite]

My Dr has also mentioned similar to the others and is not a huge proponent of P because of the potential risk vs the benefits. P at best will round out, but only what E has actually promoted.

[Reagen]

I don't know. all I know is that a few inches have been added to my chest in the last couple of weeks. I'm not kidding. I will start estrogen in the next month. I'm not sure what or how but all I can say is there here.

I have been on a diet and have lost quite a bit of weight. I'm still working out and losing weight. but it seems that that area seems to keep getting bigger, more fuller. Heck I'm almost bigger than my wife.

I know as far as breast development is concerned it's estrogen, but my dr.also said I would see some change. So I'm totally confused now.

never mind thanks anyway.

[Guest Shari]

Hi Rea,

My Doc has me on both E and P. Be happy with the development you're getting and if you have any questions, ask your Doc.

From what I've read, approaches vary a little and there is no rule book.

As for hiding the results, I've found that a t-shirt covered by a slightly loose shirt works pretty well.

Shari

[Guest Gregg Jameson]

Hi Rea,

Whatever the reason for further development, it's fine to share about it and to enjoy the impact this has upon you!

You sound pleased! Great!

Shari gave great advice re: clarifying information with your doctor.

Hormonal issues can be very complex. Some people have additional factors weighing in on cause/effect types of conclusions.

Enjoy the recent changes!

Brad

[Guest Lacey Lynne]

My understanding is that Progesterone by itself does not promote breast development.

Lizzie

Congrats, girl! That's EXCITING news! We're so psyched for you!

Really, it all comes down to genetics ... quantity of estrogen receptors you have ... all of that. You're having results so soon just from that? Whoa! You rock!

About the progesterone breast development debate. Some say yes. Some say no. What's real? I work on the frontlines of medicine (as a keyboard monkey) and have done it for a long time and have done oodles and boodles of OB/GYN and perinatal/neonatal medicine reports, delivery reports, hysterectomy reports, yada ... yada ... yada. My point is that I "speak the doctors' language" (Have to! It's my job!), and I'm here to say that progesterone CAN enhance breast development, from what I've typed upon (hospital reports ... surgical reports ... et cetera). Genetics. It may enhance develop in you and not in me. It's an individual thing.

My doctor (a fully-transitioned and postoperative T-woman herself) flatly refuses to prescribe progesterone. Why not? Because, she says the risks far outweight the benefits said benefits which are tenuous and dubious at best. Now, my experience as a word-flunky on the frontlines of medication for a decade-and-a-half moreorless observe this to be true.

In medical mish-mash involving genetic women, the progesterone figures chiefly in their oestrus cycles although it DOES do other things. Well, as genetic guys, we weren't really meant to have this in our systems post pubescence. Will it harm us if we do? Maybe not. Maybe so. Just tellin' ya the truth.

So, with all THAT hooey, do I want to try progesterone myself? Grin ... grin! I'm game! However, I'm not gonna bother with it. I'm getting good development without it and am satisfied with what I'm getting. Of course, I'm greedy too ... hee hee!

It's YOUR life, honey! Heck, stoke that progesterone into your cells and ride its wave. When your doctor is ready (which hopefully is soon for you), you really should be getting the estrogen/antiandrogen thing going too which, let's face it, is the heart and soul of HRT in our transitions.

For your information and entertainment:

In about 1.5 weeks, I'm 2 years and 3 months on HRT. It was working, but it wasn't. Things were weird. I was developing breasts, softening skin, curves, et cetera. However, I remained rather hairy and somewhat aggressive with a hard edge to my manner. Still tended to strut and glower. Really. Just over a month ago, my doctor tweaked my antiandrogen regime, and KABLAM!

Success is mine ... FINALLY!!!

With 2 years of HRT, I was still just one point below the NORMAL MALE RANGE of testoserone!!! No wonder things were weird! I wanted to quit transitioning, because it wasn't working right. Well, after the HRT adjustment, which is just now kicking in, IT'S REALLY WORKING!

My point:

My HRT is now REALLY working ... and how! My legal name change will be signed off by the judge in about a month. I've now got a full complement of female attire (good stuff!) in my closet. The day my name change is approved, I'm at the DMV, the bank, the Social Security office, et cetera. Success! Transition complete! I've arrived!

For you:

Girl, if I can do it, and I have, then you can do it too, and you will!

Peace Out Lacey Lynne

[Reagen]

lacy thanks so much.

I guess that I'm just a little shocked is all. I did not expected this kind of reaction so early. It really has just caught me off guard is all. I tried to call my doctor today but she was out of the office. Hopefully I can talk to her tomorrow. The reason she started me on P is to start the process. She has been doing this for quite some time and has her own regiments in place. I am completely aware of the side effects and I'm not sure at this point how long I will be on P. She has my labs that she wanted to run first before starting me on E.

I'm glad your have found success and are happy with our development. I'm happy too. It's just moving pretty rapidly and I'm feeling a little like a self conscious teen hitting puberty. All awkward and stuff. Like my shirts are beginning to not fit like they used to.

Another funny thing is some days I look a little fatter than others and weight is beginning to collect a little lower on my hips than ever before.

I was talking to my mom he other day telling her about it and she said Welcome to womanhood. At least you don't have the plumbing down there and that's a god send. Meaning the monthly thing

and we laughed for a while.

Thanks again.

~Rea

[Reagen]

Okay I spoke with my doctor about the effects that I have been experiencing. She sounded excited for me and explained that the Progesterone is prepping my body for the change. Kinda like kicking my body into a second puberty. The effects that I have been experiencing are normal to some extent, but it seem that my body is responding very well. Fat distribution to my hips, bust and lower abdomen.

I will start the full regiment of hormones on the 13th of April. I'm so excited to start and see the full effects of the hormones. When I got my letter to start hormones I was asked am I ready. I answered "I was born ready!". figuring that this was the appropriate response.

I have some pics posted in the gallery and the ones with the jeans and grey shirt and black sweater are proof that my hips are developing. I do want to say that I had no hips before I started transitioning.

[Guest KarenLyn]

I wouldn't worry too much about hiding your breasts. I have a friend who is transgendered, presents as male every day but wears a bra to support his breasts. He laughs about the attention he gets. He says guys talk to his breasts all the time. You may have to take some time to get used to that.