Few questions regarding MtF HRT

[twister89]

Hello everyone

 

I am thinking about possibly starting HRT (MtF) and have some questions for those of you who are on it:

 

• What are the most significant changes you get from HRT?
• Did HRT make you feel more like a woman?
• Does HRT redistribute current fat or only newly gained fat since being on HRT?

 

Thank you

 

[Jackie C.]

OK, let's play!

• The freaking end to the mental static I had prior to starting HRT. My brain is much better behaved on estrogen. There's also the increased calm, emotional rage, heightened sense of smell (NOBODY talks about that one) and general feeling of rightness.
• Absolutely.
• Eh, your mileage may vary on this one. We're all a little different and a lot comes down to genetics. You can see the changes in fat redistribution in my face, but I have chronic white-girl butt and a small chest. Of course I've been working very hard to keep slim since I came out so that's a factor too.

Hugs!

[VickySGV]

1 hour ago, twister89 said:

What are the most significant changes you get from HRT?

 

In 3 to 6 months, going up to 3 to 6 years you will develop the general characteristics  of females in your family as far as skin, non-beard body hair, breasts, and some fat re-positioning.  If your female relatives are large breasted you will tend toward their  body. In most of us it does give an emotional and mental boost that is more serene and happy.

 

1 hour ago, twister89 said:

Did HRT make you feel more like a woman?

 

I don't really know how to answer this one.  I felt more like ME though, sort of like being let out of a jail cell thing.

 

 

1 hour ago, twister89 said:

Does HRT redistribute current fat or only newly gained fat since being on HRT?

 

See the top question.  Although I will confess it has done nothing for an earned beer belly that came from beer.  It is a place where your mileage may vary.

[Astrid]

Hi, @twister89!

 

Coming up on 22 months of estrogen now, and ...

• I'm in complete agreement with @Jackie C.and @VickySGV-- the emotional changes are such an improvement. I am far more sensitive than before, in a good way.
• I identify as non-binary, and I regard my HRT as an the most significant thing that keeps me happy as "me" -- which leans to the feminine side of the spectrum.  To be sure, there are non-HRT activities that I do that are also important contributors to my happiness.  And only you -- in consultation with loved ones and professionals -- can decide whether HRT is the right choice for you.  It's just fine if it isn't.  *Don't* be pressured.  *Do* be informed.
• I've developed much more of an hourglass figure over the past year, with a real waist.  No increase in butt, but weight has shifted from my tummy area down to my thighs.  And of course breast growth, where the mileage varies for each of us.  Right now, I'm sharing the experience of many women -- my left boob is taking a rest while my right boob continues to grow.  They may well end up a little bit unequal -- which is entirely normal for many. 

I've learned to be calm about HRT changes and enjoy them as they come.  It's a lot better than stressing out, which I did for the first few months.

 

Best wishes with your decisions and journey,

 

Astrid

[twister89]

Thanks for your replies all, much appreciated ?

[Heather Shay]

@twister89 can't add much to what the ladies have already said and you got answers from some of the best.