40 to 50 year of age what can you see on hormones

[Guest AllisonP]

I am 47 Male would like know what kind of result I can expect on hormones at my age

[Guest nomnomnom]

There are many factors which can change your expectations.

genetics can play a huge part, along with general health and diet. Age generally does reduce the degree of Change, but again, there are lots of factors involved. Everyone is different.

generally, you can expect to experience softer skin, decreased/thinner/lighter body hair, build up of fat in typical female areas and decrease in muscles.

[Charlize]

I can speak for myself in saying that as an older person of 64 when i started changes were at first mostly in a loss of the need and push for sex. I feel a peace that always eluded me. I don't know if that was HRT or just living as myself at long last.

Now my body is changing as well. My breasts are growing and i have noticed a slight change in my strength but am still working the farm. Genetics do play a major part but adolescence in your 60's is very interesting. I'm glad to be experiencing it. So far i don't think i'm tilting at windmills. It feels right.

Hugs,

Charlie

[Guest Maria_B]

I see you've got FT?, yet have posted in the MTF forums.

If you've made a mistake either way, admins (bluename) will be able to help with the former, or I can help now with the latter.

For older FT? transitioners, see http://www.lauras-playground.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=40721

For older MT?, many girls here experience similar, though less dramatic, changes that the younger girls experience.

[Guest Maria_B]

I'd also like to add, if you feel comfortable, head over to the http://www.lauras-playground.com/forums/index.php?showforum=6 (Introduction forums) and introduce yourself. We'd love to hear from you

[Carolyn Marie]

Allison, if you Google "Standards of Care V7" or "TS Road Map" you will find a great deal of information about the effects of HRT, for both MtF and FtM. It is, as has been stated, a range, and not everyone will experience all of the effects, or all to the same degree.

Changes is facial appearance seem to be more pronounced for those starting at a young age. Besides that, most of the effects are the same, regardless of age. If you are Male to Female, you will probably get breasts, you will probably have reductions in the amount and thickness of body hair, you will probably have loss of libido, you will probably have some reduction in muscle mass. If you are Female to Male, you will probably have facial and body hair growth, and an ability to gain muscle mass, as well as a deepening of the voice.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest KerryUK]

Hi Alison,

I'm MTF and 50 years young. I am on Anti Androgen and Oestrogen and have just passed the 7 weeks mark. I can say that here is what I am aware of so far:-

Tenderness of my nipples and slight expanding of the aereola.

Possible slight increase in breast size.

Libido is waning.

Slight increase in hips (not to look at but rather when pulling up pants/skirts).

Softening of skin.

Slight reduction in body hair.

All of the changes are sooooooo slight and subtle that taking photos is a must. I took some before I started, 1 week post and 1 month post starting. I will take more (the next will be at the 8 week/2 month point.

But, I think you get the idea.

K x.

[Guest Carla_Davis]

Hi Allison,

Welcome to Laura's Playground.

The staff and members here are very helpful.

As was mentioned earlier, post an Introduction, even a small one would be helpful to know you better.

I am a MtF PreOp 59 years young and did not start HRT until 2007.

HRT is an individual thing. No 2 bodies are the same and no 2 results are the same.

In my case some happy effects loss of sex driven and erection, shrinkage of penile and testes, softer skin, modest breast development (38B), redistribution of body fat,

cry easier. and muscles got softer. and finally weaker in strength.

Feel free to ask any questions as we are here to support you,

Hugs,

Carla