Transitioning over 40 HRT

[Guest meagan]

I am another 40 transition starter. I am now 41 and almost 14 months HRT. The time went by very quickly. A week before my 2nd Endo appointment I was flat chested, 7 days later I had A cups. My little beauties literally popped out of no where. Currently they are on the event horizon and about to make a B. so far they are very full and round and have good bounce.

My face had changed enough by month 4 that I was making guys have to check the washroom door to make sure they were in the right place. I went FT when I got my HRT but still had a guy hoodie as a bit of security and realized it was no longer working with all the bathroom double takes I was causing. It felt great and so, toss that hoodie and use the ladies room. At about the same time I had not heard a he or sir from people with exception to friends that slipped getting used to my change.

My body slimmed down and is still slimming even now. I feel a return to youthfulness. I feel better about who I am. (There are days I am my own enemy as I see my flaws more then anyone else and I fight to control this, but it is much better than before HRT) 40 is a great time and I feel I still have youthfulness and life and lots to look forward to and settling in to being a hot cougar is even better than I imagined.

Hailey

[Guest chargrl1]

interesting reading, all of the posts on this topic.

I started my "official" transition about 3 years ago, which would have made me, 51. I'm young looking for my age though, and a lot of people tell me that.

I think results of HRT are highly individualized and are not dependent upon age. That is my opnion. Like anything, "your results may vary"!

So far as transitioning on the job, it was a difficult thing for me to do. and although my employer was supportive, there has always been a quiet little circle of people who would like to see it fail. All of the gossip, talking behind my back (or even in front of it) I have to say this as a quote;

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that I can, and wisdom to know the difference"

I am not happy with my present employer, not really due to gender bias reasons, but due to corporate changes. I am sincerely searching and applying for other jobs, as a woman and I know that wherever I go I will be happier around people who only know me as I am now and don't know me any other way.

[Guest Markietoo]

Hi Kaylee,

My experience has been somewhat different than many others regarding HRT. I began transitioning and HRT at age 28, way back in 1977. Wonderful changes for my sense of self, a B cup within 6 months and changes to my face that were quite visible. However, I was flat broke with little in the way of support and terrified at the intensity of it all, so I stopped after a year and went back to living as a male. After all these years, this past November I finally reached the place where I could no longer live that way and began to transition once again at age 63. Living full time since the first of the year and began HRT a month ago. Finally, at this stage in my life financially secure, family and friends to support me and with a medical team ensuring I do things according to the latest standards, I feel a day to day joy in life that is exhilarating and satisfying. At this early stage on HRT, one month this time, I see little in the way of changes and will live with whatever comes as times passes. The breast development that I achieved at age 28 never went away and I hope I have some positive results in the months to come. The HAIR war goes on no matter what and weekly electrolysis on my face since December looks like it will take another year but I do see progress after each painful visit. Your journey is not being started as late as you think and the happiness awaiting you as you move forward will be that much more satisfying as it comes. Each day I just live as the woman I always knew myself to be, being accepted in the community as the grandmother I am now, makes me smile when I'm reminded of what I've gained and the peace that comes with this transition. Best of luck to you. Be confident, be proud of who you are and having the courage to just be yourself going forward into the rest of your life.

Another Fellow Traveler,

Markie

[Guest jessica55417]

yes remember everyone is different take selfies to track your change.....I started in 9/13 I think I look the same...ugggggggggggg hang in there!