So-called "classic transsexual breasts"

[Plain Jane]

I was just reading a post by A in a different topic in which she mentions "classic transsexual breasts" as being elongated and pointed sideways. Mine aren't particularly elongated (at least I don't think so), but are pointed sideways. During my transition (many years ago) I was only on E. I have never been prescribed progesterone.

I gather the lack of progesterone is was causes that breast shape? Can anyone expand on this (no pun intended)? I assume that after all this time (about 17 years post-SRS) it is too late to rectify (right?).

[Padma]

You will hear widely differing opinions as to the effects (or lack thereof) of taking progesterone! Theories abound, not much hard data around either way that I've seen yet*, mostly I see people saying "this happened to me, and it's because I took progesterone" but it's often not clear how they are sure that was the cause.

*I've just been taken to task for this - apparently there are good studies that have been done - though I haven't seen any study results myself, is what I meant.

[justmeinoz]

"being elongated and pointed sideways."

Sounds like the cis-girl on the cover of an old LP. There are probably as many different shapes as there are women, so I'm not going to worry as long as they stop hurting and just grow!

Karen.

[V M]

If you ask anyone who does breast exams, they will most likely tell you that no two pair of boobies are the same whether they be cis, trans or otherwise 

Hugs

- Virginia

[Muffins]

Some people say they have positive effects from progestins/progesterones and some don't but I guess everyone's different.. right? One thing that can be different is from those with a wider chest, the breasts don't create as much of a natural cleavage.. so unless your chest is thinner it can be noticeable, more so if development is minimal. Nipple development can vary, I've found post-op my nipples and areolas have finally started developing more. Before they were just puffy most the time, the areolas had expanded a little though just nodarkening or nipple growth. It stressed me a little but things are happening now which is great. That elongated breast thing can be normal for even cis girls in puberty. I strongly believe that progestins/progesterones do help with this but again not a hard fact just from reading people that do take it and those that don't and their accounts. There have been studies like in this following txt file that go into it more indepth, informative. I was just going to quote from it but I can't be bothered.

txt file on progestins/progesterones...

http://www.mediafire.com/?ie4xoe3zbp1ncec

[Padma]

It helps some people a lot with mood, too - but it does the opposite with others. It's so individual.

[Fifou]

I don't see how that term could apply to something related to progesterone.

If there are such "classic transsexual breasts" it's because it is believed that our breasts supposedly don't develop to the last tanner stage-depending on age, not progesterone. And I'm pretty sure we all come in different shapes and sizes in that department 

I did, under progesterone, have a very wild appetite, more mood changes and stronger libido. It was fun, but when I changed doctor I stopped because he didn't prescribe it. It didn't seem really necessary though.

[Cindy]

As was said, more shapes than women.

I fit into a normal bra, so I must have normal breast. My sister in law has massive breasts that have been surgically reduced but grew back. She cannot wear a normal bra so she doesn't have female breasts? I don't think so.

Cindy

[justmeinoz]

If you are transsexual and have breasts, I guess they have to be "transsexual breasts."    Anything else is just details.

[Cindy]

And does it matter,

Any more than a handful seems to keep most guys happy.


Cindy

[Padma]

Now I'm waiting for the bunfight over whether they should be called "transgender breasts"

[justmeinoz]

I don't care what they are called as long as the Boob Fairy brings some!

[Cindy]

I don't care what they are called as long as the Boob Fairy brings some!

Welcome to being a Mod

Cindy

[tekla]

If there are such "classic transsexual breasts" ...

What Classic breasts might look like:
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1073418271044594553YHYMwq

[Padma]

I'm hoping for rococo transsexual breasts myself .

[Muffins]

I've had my eye on a madonna bra for some time now....



hhmmmm... to purchase or not to purchase that is... the... ?

[Padma]

Unanswerable question #23b: "Do my breasts look transsexual in this bra?"

[Padma]

I'm also reminded of the bit in LA Story where Steve Martin feels up Sarah Jessica Parker, frowns, and says "Your breasts feel weird..." and she just replies matter-of-factly "Oh, yeah - they're real." I wonder how much of our current mental image of a "normal" breast is based on the already-upgraded version that's so prevalent in media these days?

[JessicaH]

It is rare to make it through all the Tanner stages unles you start HRT as a teen. I suspect that the reason is becasue the older you get, the less growth hormones you produce.

[Plain Jane]

Wow, I didn't realize I had unleashed such a controversial topic. 

Interesting picture of Venus de Milo. Good point. Yes, I do see where it depends a lot on each individual.

Ummm... Tanner stages?