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Started hrt, feel excited and great!


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I started taking my hrt about 5am this morning, estradiol and Spiro (dr suggested I take it in the morning to offset the diuretic effect of Spiro in the evening). Even though I just started today and been only pursuing it for a few months, I feel like I've been waiting for this my whole life. I'm so excited to finally be doing this! 

 

I feel awesome too! I took the regimen at 5am with a cup of coffee and ginseng (I see no pharmacological contraindication for this, save for perhaps synergetic dehydration from the combined diuretic effect). I woke around 7am (a 2 hour coffee power nap) and woke up feeling great! I tried telling myself no way, this is just a placebo effect... couldn't be though. Flushing from the blood pressure lowering effect of the Spiro? Perhaps. I feel great though! Euphoric, and so happy to finally be starting this! I feel like this is what's been missing in my life. 

 

I noticed my first couple urinations smelled rather musty. Is this normal or healthy? I recall the bathroom smelling of this must after my ex-gf would use it when she was on her period. Curious, hmm... 

 

... I'm so giddy and happy today! ❤️

 

~Toni

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Congratulations Toni.  At this point much of what you feel may well be a placebo effect.  HRT takes a bit of time to preform its wonders.  That being said there is nothing wrong with a placebo.  That alone may require fastening a seatbelt.  Enjoy the ride.  I know for me and a great many others this step has been wonderfully important.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

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What you are most likely noticing is a stress relief that is a real thing.  One heckuva load you had been carrying has been kicked into a corner.  Don't worry if it is replaced with a bit of disappointment in a couple of weeks because the stress release does create a bit of a vacuum, and we know what nature thinks about those.  The Standards of Care of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) have a table of times for Onset and Completion of hormonal changes in your body.  Onset scores are 3 -  6 months, but can be shorter or longer. Completion takes 3 to 6 years +/- a bit.  Good going! 

 

One effect I had that is special to me is that cravings for my alcohol and other abused meds vanished during my first week on HRT 10 years ago.  That was totally real, and more welcome than  I could believe at the time. 

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Congrats Toni on starting HRT.  It does take time for the hormones to go through your body.  I have been told for myself by my doctor to give it 30 days for the hormones to start going through your body before you feel something.  The body always has to get used to whatever you do to it.

 

Congrats on the hormones and buckle up

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Thanks y'all! Yeah I think I psyched myself into a joy buzz. I feel a bit less giddy/more normal as the evening draws on. I think my blood pressure did drop a bit though, so maybe the flush contributed to that euphoria. 

 

I still feel pretty good though, went for a long walk this afternoon. Just soaking up the sun and reflecting on my life's journey so far.

 

Anyway, while I'm eager to become what I always desired to be, I'm gonna try to be patient with it, and figure out a plan for more hygienic facial hair removal and voice training in the meantime. 

 

Maybe I'll start a thread to journal on my transition like some here have done as well. 

 

with love and joy ❤️

~Toni

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Congrats on starting Toni, may your journey be safe and enriching....

 

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Cyndee -

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That’s great Toni! So happy for you. Now comes all the stupid crazy weird stuff!! Every day is truly an adventure. Good luck ma’am! ❤️

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:) Stupid crazy weird stuff is my middle name! 

Thank you, y'all are rad! ❤️

 

~Toni

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