questions about rapid onset of breast growth

[Darci]

I initially started HRT on 24DEC2020, I was on a typical starter of low doe of oral E, and low dose spiro. Just after the new year, I had some issues with the side effects of spiro and my doctor had me pause for a week, and then restart. I was still having issues, and when I caught up with the doc two weeks later, he took me off the spiro because I had naturally-low T. He had me restart the E. About two weeks after that, I started getting soreness in my breasts.

It should be noted here that I am NOT complaining.

 

My question is this: due to the relatively-fast onset of breast tenderness and soreness, is this something I need to be concerned about, or bring up to my doctor?

[Jackie C.]

Not really. I had soreness early on too. They didn't start to burst out of my chest or anything. I've still got an A-cup and plenty of soreness. What are you going to do?

 

Hugs!

[VickySGV]

ALWAYS if you have health care questions, let your doctor and their staff know about your concerns.  If it is a general soreness in both breasts , and maybe some tummy sleeping problems, or pets or kids hopping on you pain or soreness, then that sounds pretty normal at nearly 3 months which is what the SOC 7 tags as about when we should start having the growing pains.  If you self inspect and find any hard lumps or skin irregularities though with the soreness I would make it more of a priority to see the doctor or a member of their care team at least.

[Darci]

1 hour ago, VickySGV said:

ALWAYS if you have health care questions, let your doctor and their staff know about your concerns.  If it is a general soreness in both breasts , and maybe some tummy sleeping problems, or pets or kids hopping on you pain or soreness, then that sounds pretty normal at nearly 3 months which is what the SOC 7 tags as about when we should start having the growing pains.  If you self inspect and find any hard lumps or skin irregularities though with the soreness I would make it more of a priority to see the doctor or a member of their care team at least.

No lumps or skin abnormalities, thankfully, that was one of the first things I checked.

The soreness started late January/early February, but I'm not 2 full months in, especially with a 3-week break. This is why the question comes to mind.

[Drayse]

I'm started cyproterone acetate and estradiol hemihydrate dermal patches 5 Nov 2020. Just over four weeks in my breasts started to ache and I found out only after I jumped outside, in -27°C (~-17°F) weather, without a jacket when opening the store one day. Ooo, did that hurt!

 

In short, your time frame seems reasonable.

[Darci]

2 hours ago, Drayse said:

I'm started cyproterone acetate and estradiol hemihydrate dermal patches 5 Nov 2020. Just over four weeks in my breasts started to ache and I found out only after I jumped outside, in -27°C (~-17°F) weather, without a jacket when opening the store one day. Ooo, did that hurt!

 

In short, your time frame seems reasonable.

Glad I'm not the only one.

 

[Cheyenne skye]

I was just on spironolactone for 3 months before I started the estrogen. But I started getting the soreness about 2 weeks after starting the E. 

[Princess-audra]

On 2/15/2021 at 4:19 PM, Darci said:

 I had naturally-low T.

I have low T myself. Found out when I was married and we was trying for a kid and doing blood work to check for any problems. But, once I am talking to a doctor about HRT, I will pass this info along and thanks for you input on you time on spiro.

[Saoirse 2]

Only 3-1/2 weeks in on only low E via IM injection. I think I have naturally low T at nearly 59 years.

 

Soreness, large breast but left starting I think to become a disk. Right breast is forming bud but lagging behind.

 

Question, can I expect things to slow down? So far this seems crazy fast compared to what I have read and heard about!

[VickySGV]

1 hour ago, Nimue said:

Question, can I expect things to slow down? So far this seems crazy fast compared to what I have read and heard about!

 

YES, but no telling when, and then it will speed up again maybe --  Onset of development is 3 to 6 months, completion is in 3 to 6 years and it is a bouncy ride.

[Andrea Jean]

I started fast with mine also two years now and just a b cup for now but developed early after starting hrt also just watch out for carts bending over and hitting them with your breast is murder...and congregations welcome to womanhood ....