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Guest Beautiful inside

So I'm at 3 weeks on hormones ( well this past Saturday I was). I'm not going to say I feel like much is happening. I will say that I am more sure about myself then ever and can't wait to see who I always thought I should. I will say I notice my leg hair growing back maybe a touch slower and my skin maybe a hair softer. I'm looking forward to the changes to come and am looking forward to just being me truely me!!

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The first year of HRT is the most exciting part of transition. Looking forward to hearing more about your progress.

Jennifer

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I also heard that sometimes changes are rather gradual, but it's a life changing process! Soon you will really start to see the difference! When you observe yourself on a daily basis, the changes are less noticeable. Enjoy your transition, and all the best!

Take care,

Mila

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Guest Beautiful inside

Thank you all!! I will say I wake up everyday hoping to feel chest soreness or have a hair more of a butt lol. No such luck yet. All good things are worth the wait. I will be getting my blood drawn again mid December to check my levels and will be getting a dosage increase in early January so hopefully with that I'll see more of a effect. Thank you all

❤️ Nicole

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Guest AllisonRae

I remember my first month so well. It really wasn't that long ago since I am a touch over 4 months now. Seems like during the first month you look for changes every day. It is truly a magical feeling! Sit back smile and enjoy, every day it gets better!

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Allison

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Guest TGTrish

The outward physical changes of HRT do take their time. (but they're so much fun to look for :-). For me the psychological changes were much more rapid. My depression and dysphoria lifted very quickly. Enjoy the ride!

Trish

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Hi Nicole,

I remember how exciting it was in the early days of HRT, and how anxious I was to change. Physical changes do take time, but they do happen. I have changed a lot.

I have been on HRT for one year, and four months so far. I have been living as myself, ie. full time real life test, for about a year now as well. I gotta say the mental changes are at least as great as anything physical. Just a heads up, so you are aware, when I remember stuff from my past life it seems very much like a different person was the protagonist. I am much happier, and normal feeling now though.

I am very happy with my transition, and I hope your's goes as well as mine. :)

hugs,

Stephanie

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Guest Kayla Grace

I hate to be that girl, but don't judge your transition by how you look to yourself. I know it's only your happiness that matters, but we are our worst critics. I'm told that others would not have known I was trans had I not told them, and I hardly ever see it. The changes are so gradual that you hardly see them. As said a lot here, YMMV. Now is about the time for you to make sure the voice is 200% perfect, start some laser hair removal if applicable, and just explore your feelings. I'm so dang proud of you <3

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Guest KerryUK

The changes are really slow to be honest. The way you'll realise the changes are happening are:-

Clothes fitting better.

Skin feeling softer.

Breast soreness.

Bras fitting better.

Start to 'pass' more.

Parts of your body wobble more.

Reduction of body hair.

Reduction in libido.

I'm nearly 30 months into HRT (5 months post op) and I'm still experiencing changes. Remember though - YMMV.

Kerry

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