Wow;
I didn't realise that its been over 1 year since I posted my progress on low dose HRT to Luna your thread. Well here is my progress. I have now been on low dose Progynova for a little over 2 years, although a few months ago my doctor decided that I should increase the dosage so that I am taking the same dose, but at night time before I go to bed and then again 12 hours later in the early morning. Basically he said he wanted me to have a steady even flow of Oestrogen in my blood stream now that my T level was below 1.0 (Females general have from 0.0 to 2.5). He indicated to me last October that hormonally now I am female.
In terms of other things:-
Moods:
I am finding that I day dream a lot and have definitely lost the male competitive edge in business. In fact its a bit of a strange feeling, but I constantly feel as though I want to be graceful and be very relaxed about everything. The feelings that I had over a year ago around men have in every way just got much stronger in that I am no longer outward going and I have become very passive. Its something that i really like about the new me and in fact I find I like to flirt. Realistically the longer I am on Oestrogen the more passive and submissive I seem to get. I am definitely no longer competitive around men
My crying bouts seem to happen much more often and I seem to burst into tears much more easily.
I can no longer smell other women (except a nice perfume), but my goodness standing next to a man - I get this real strong susceptibility to male pheromones and in fact whereas I am still very attracted to women could see having a sexual relationship with the right man. But he would have to be strong, fit and very masculine and be the one taking charge as I would only want to be the submissive one in the relationship.
I have defiantly changed shape. I have added about 3 inches to my bottom cheeks and male trousers don't fit anymore so I wear women's jeans, shorts and pants most of the time as they fit my bottom much better.
Unfortunately even with a pretty hard exercise regime (gym and Water aerobics) my waistline has not dropped enough and I am stuck at 114Kg, but am much fitter that I used to be
My deportment coach has me doing at least 1 hour a day practice in high heels and with my changed shape (bigger butt and bigger bobs - more of that in a minute) my centre of gravity has changed a bit and its getting a lot easier to stand properly and walk in heels. One little thing I have learnt which really helps is that when standing still in heels place ones left foot out at 45 degrees to the left about midway along your right foot with the weight on the right foot , remembering to stick you butt out, head and chin up and boobs out with a bit of a curved back. Its a very sexy look.
One interesting side effect of the low dose is my libido is at an all time low. In fact even though HRT is sort of addictive (once you really start to get the changes there is a risk you want them much faster), but I have tried to do this all gradually.
Last month I was in Adelaide out with Cindy at a restaurant and for the first time saw this woman looking at me (it was me silly in the mirror) and I realised that I actually finally looked 100% like a woman. This is something girlfriends have been telling me for months, but I have definitely now passed the male fall line. So I suppose its all downhill from now.
Physical changes
Weight: I have managed not to gain any more weight, but cannot seem to break the 114KG barrier. Probably its because of the increased Oestrogen but compensated by my exercise program and walking at lot. Interestingly since my dosage got doubled my arthritis in my knees has improved a lot. I didn't realise that HRT would solve this problem (or at least ease the pain!.
Breasts: I am now a large B Cup, small C Cup with a lot of breast tissue at the side and especially in the mornings have a definite Pear shape to them with my nipples very pointed. In fact my nipples are very erect all the time and very noticeable in the gym (even with a Sports bra on) My Areolae, are now quite large and very female in look and shape. I am these days wearing a bra all the time as I need to keep them from jiggling up and down with Shirts etc as they have become very obvious. . Also about 1 hour after I take my morning dose my nipples seem particularly sensitive. My breasts are also still growing, but they seem to have growth spurts (not at the same time). Interestingly I have very good quality Amoena breast forms, but I cannot wear them any longer with my B Cup bras, because my own breasts almost fill the cup, so I have just been using a Padded C Cup Bra (But I find them still a bit too big). Mind you I invested in a couple of really pretty bra and panty sets from my favourite Lingerie supplier (French Lingerie - Simone Perele). With my new curves they look really great and I finally have some cleavage!
I did consider BA Last year and went for a Consultation, but the surgeon advised (as did some other girlfriends) not to do it until I have had 4-5 years of solid growth as all the women in my family have been big breasted. My mother and grandmother were all DDD.
Body Hair: Hair has disappeared in my lower legs and is a very fine on my upper legs. Two years ago after waxing they would be back especially on the bikini line and upper thighs in 2 weeks. Now even after 12 weeks they are just very fair and thin. My back hair has almost gone and I no longer have any hair in the small of my bcd or on my buttocks.
In fact my buttocks with the increased shape are starting to look really nice, but having seen Jennygirls result from Dr Hughes Brazilian Butt lift I am really thinking about going to him a those curves are really something!.
Hair: I am growing hair on my bald patch after 20 year, but unfortunately not enough to cover it. So I am reluctantly faced with using a wig long term. But I have invested in a human hair really nice mousy blonde news wig that has made a real difference to my overall presentation. In fact my beauty therapists believe that this and the amazing results on my upper lip and chin have all made my passing so much easier. It helps also that I don't have an Adams Apple.
On that point, I no longer have any dark hairs on my upper lip or chin after 10 Laser sessions, but I do have quite a few white hairs that need to be taken out with Electrolysis
Skin: My skin is very very soft all over especially my face legs and inner thighs. I am rigourous with my twice daily beauty regime and I have a facial with chemical peel derbrasion once a month. I had one last week and even my beauty therapist commented on how soft and fresh my English complexion skin felt.. One thing is that I have discovered a lot of body erogenous zones that I didn't have as a man. In fact when I am with a woman breast on breast or fingers on my inner thighs or behind my ear lobes - well Wow!!.
Facial changes: A lot of people have commented that I have a female aura about me and my cheeks are very definantly rounder. In fact I went to the cinema recently and asked for a Seniors card entry. The receptionist didn't believe me as she reckoned I was late 40's. so i had to get my senior card out to prove it!.
The Medical stuff
1. Blood pressure seems to have stabilised although occasionally the stress does tend to get to more than it did.
2. Libido is non existent
3. Nothing works below which is great and its getting smaller too and much easier to tuck. But I HAVE to sit down now to pee. This is good thing, but I have to remind myself when presenting in male mode not to use the stalls.
Physical:
My nipples are very female in shape and size and always extended. They are periodically incredibly sensitive , but a little Elocon ointment smeared over the nipple and around the Areolae at night can help if the pain and itching gets too much. For me this really helps tremendously and the pain subsides quite rapidly. My muscle mass has decreased a lot it has a more slender appearance now. and My arm strength has completely gone and I really struggle now to open tight bottles
Mental: My emotions are much more evident now. I cry more easily. My sex drive has also decreased a fair bit too. Plus the best thing is that I feel so happy, a lot of the time, but I also go into a bit of a daze at times and am a lot more pensive. I have also found that my reversing skills on the car have left me and when out and about especially at traffic lights I never miss a chance to check my lipstick or mascara in the mirror.
Movement: Seeing my Deportment coach on a monthly basis has helped me a lot and I have done some corset training (here is an really nice Corset store in Melbourne called Siren Doll) that I use and with both an over bust corset and an under bust one that I have with my new curves and buttocks, my posture has changed.
Overall I think the biggest changes though for me is the emotional and mental changes in that I really think and feel different now and I am noticing men much more that I though I would . In fit some are really cute.
I have been thinking a lot recently as to whether at my age I want SRS. What more probable for me at least is lip suction on my waist, back and tummy to get a more defined and female waist and I am really interested in Dr Hughes (in LA) Brazilian Butt lift to give a more dehired waist to buttocks definition and rounder curves, and I am sure that I will eventually need Breast Augmentation as I really would like to have DD size breasts as my relatives have. I am just not sure I want the full SRS Package. Yes if I had fully transitioned in my 30s I would have welcomed it then , but now well!!!
