Pros and Cons of Estrogen

[Julo]

Pros:
Softer skin.
l am horny when I want to.
I was always super calm anyway but I got even more calm.

Cons:
I´m afraid of breast cancer and my health in general.
Tiredness. (but it´s passing)
Painful tits for soon 2 years straight. (of course it´s because they are growing but it´s still painful and they aint growing very much)
Damn glue marks from the patches!

All and all it has not been a big revolution for me but it is still so much better than having all that T in my body. Not looking forward to going off my patches before GRS (sometime this winter!)

[Joeyboo~ :3]

Pros:
Drier face, no longer an oil slick.
Got rid of "dude skin", complexion looks brighter and more like a female's.
Body skin is like silk now, sometimes I don't even put lotion on because I'm scared that if I laid down on a bobby pin, it could puncture me.
Reduced body hair, thank Jesus for this.
Hairline is coming closer, I know that this doesn't happen for everybody, so I'm lucky.
Gives me a little bit more confidence.
Boobie growth!
uhh.. etc?

Cons:
None I've found so far.

[AmySmiles]

Pros:
Mood is wayyyy better most of the time.  Self confidence up.
Happier with self image, yay I can look in the mirror and feel something besides despair
No longer oily or nearly as sweaty.  My hands and armpits used to sweat like CRAZY.
Non-greasy hair
Smooth, awesome skin
No acne
Breasts and female fat distribution!
Sex drive WAY down

Cons:
Um... bruise more easily I guess.  Doesn't bother me much though.

[Mahsa Tezani]

After reading this thread...I can't wait to get on E etc.

It doesn't guarantee feminization. Why do you think I say that EVERYONE needs to WERQ?

I'm not tryin to be RuPaul here.

[BillieTex]

Cons: Killed my dick from functioning.

not when it didn't work well to begin with, i prefer it

[pebbles]

Pros: Most changes estrogen brought about.

Cons:
I miss begin as physically strong as I used to be.
Ejaculating did used to feel kinda nice.

[Sunnynight]

Cons: fragile skin and nails, decreased metabolism (food will stick to you not go through you)

Pros: Control over sex drive, feeling emotions

[Mahsa Tezani]

I got lazy and gained more weight.

[Forever21Chic]

I got lazy and gained more weight.

     Girl if you want that slim body you gotta WERQ!!


     I can't stop saying that now....damm u mahsa!     

[Mahsa Tezani]

     Girl if you want that slim body you gotta WERQ!!


     I can't stop saying that now....damm u mahsa!     

I am like shamu...if she was 138!!!!!

[Catherine Sarah]

Cons: Since i am being injected with pure estrogen for a weeks worth in one shot on Monday I am pretty emotional on day one since i have more estrogen in me than 3 pregnant women lol.

Day two not as emotional but still there

Day three, four, five and six I am right as rain

Day seven I am cranky as the estrogen has tapered and im ready for the next shot.

Annah,

I'm so sorry. I do humbly apologise, but that cracked me up something fierce. "More estrogen in me than 3 pregnant women."

Fear not dear lady, my day of retribution approaches with great alacrity. You will be duly notified so as you can have front row seats to hear first hand of my shameless behaviour, once it takes effect. I humbly request, yet understand if the request is denied; that there be no laughing, aloud, or should that be spelt "allowed." Take it whichever way you prefer.

Enjoy your week and be safe, well and happy
Lotsa luv
Catherine

[Bird]

Posting only to say that I find transdermal estrogen works very well for some people. I use a gel, my body is transforming slowly but steadily.