Should I start my HRT and live as female?

[Fernandabr]

I want to make this question because I have so many doubts about my body looking, and before I start something that can bring
me deception, frustation or depression... I prefer to see some opinion about myself, so here we go!

I didn't started any HRT yet, but I'm planning to start soon enough, maybe in a couple of weeks.
I've decided that after many years hiding myself with fear, family opression... but it was killing me from inside, and depression
almost took my life.

I don't have friends or someone to talk about it, I got 2 sisters, they know about my thoughts and how I feel, so far, I had this thing about work, and what people would think, but I can't fight against it, it's my life.

My mother knows about it, but she wont accept it, that's why I've lived keeping distance, and now I want to go forward and advices will be very welcome here.

So, what you think about? Am I good to start and make my dream become true?


I'll take...

cyproterone acetate as T-blocker
as estradiol it will be Estrell


PICS

http://s908.photobucket.com/user/Fernanda_Magal/slideshow/


Sorry bout my bad english and thank you all.




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[SandraB]

I understand your pain and frustration. I'd start with finding a therapist that I'm comfy with first and go from there. Deep breaths. As far as the meds go, leave that up to the Docs, they're the experts, will keep you healthy and have your best interest in mind.

[Carlita]

I understand your pain and frustration. I'd start with finding a therapist that I'm comfy with first and go from there. Deep breaths. As far as the meds go, leave that up to the Docs, they're the experts, will keep you healthy and have your best interest in mind.

Totally agree - you need professional guidance, Fernanda, to help you on your way ... and it's absolutely essential to have medical supervision if you want to start HRT.

Good luck on your journey!!

[Noah]

You already pass as female so that's pretty awesome

[Fernandabr]

I understand your pain and frustration. I'd start with finding a therapist that I'm comfy with first and go from there. Deep breaths. As far as the meds go, leave that up to the Docs, they're the experts, will keep you healthy and have your best interest in mind.

Thank you for the answer Sandra, I'll start with a therapist, guess it's the right thing to keep my mind healthful, anyway... Do you think I can pass as female ?

[Fernandabr]

Totally agree - you need professional guidance, Fernanda, to help you on your way ... and it's absolutely essential to have medical supervision if you want to start HRT.

Good luck on your journey!!

Thanks Carlita, I'll do that... hopefully things will get better.

Kisses ^^ Fernanda!!!

[kellibra]

hi fernanda,
from your pics, you're already well underway passing as a beautiful woman. a little smile would not hurt. your breasts are very nice...

[SandraB]

Thank you for the answer Sandra, I'll start with a therapist, guess it's the right thing to keep my mind healthful, anyway... Do you think I can pass as female ?

lol...do i think you can pass...it's not what i think or others, but what YOU think and feel...but you look beautiful!

[Sacha]

I want to make this question because I have so many doubts about my body looking, and before I start something that can bring
me deception, frustation or depression... I prefer to see some opinion about myself, so here we go!

I didn't started any HRT yet, but I'm planning to start soon enough, maybe in a couple of weeks.
I've decided that after many years hiding myself with fear, family opression... but it was killing me from inside, and depression
almost took my life.

I don't have friends or someone to talk about it, I got 2 sisters, they know about my thoughts and how I feel, so far, I had this thing about work, and what people would think, but I can't fight against it, it's my life.

My mother knows about it, but she wont accept it, that's why I've lived keeping distance, and now I want to go forward and advices will be very welcome here.

So, what you think about? Am I good to start and make my dream become true?


I'll take...

cyproterone acetate as T-blocker
as estradiol it will be Estrell


PICS

http://s908.photobucket.com/user/Fernanda_Magal/slideshow/


Sorry bout my bad english and thank you all.




Edited for Dosages

You do not look very masculine so if you want to live like a woman, you can.

Hormones and good make up should make you look passable.

[WFane]

I live in a pretty conservative part of the world, and in the past few weeks, I've only had one woman give me a second glance. You said you're in a good part to transition.

You know, You don't always have to go "full time forever" if that's not what you're comfortable with. The option to try it out and see how you will fare is there. I did it, and it gave me the most confidence in going full time

Good luck!

[evecrook]

You pass .The best thing to do is get a good councilor . This is an extremely drastic thing to do its good  to have a helping hand

[Robin Mack]

Dear Fernanda...

As all the others have said, and I say too, please start with a gender therapist.  They can be helpful in so many ways.  You do have a wonderful head start; you look very feminine and can quite easily pass.  A therapist can help you, though, dealing with resistance, finding new ways to bridge the gap with your mother, navigate your country's legal system, and so many other challenges that lie ahead of you.

And please remember, too, that the people here at Susan's have helped each other through many tough times too.  I know I speak for many when I say that I want you to consider us a part of your family, and that we will do our best to be there for you.

*hug*

You are not alone.  It may seem like it sometimes, but you are *never* alone.

[Fernandabr]

You already pass as female so that's pretty awesome

Hey Di... Im pretty glad to read your words, thank you so much for that!

[Fernandabr]

hi fernanda,
from your pics, you're already well underway passing as a beautiful woman. a little smile would not hurt. your breasts are very nice...

Hey kellibra, awesome to see a message like that, hehe... about the smile, well it's something i'm working out, but it's gonna happen and i'll bring updates here soon. Thank you for your answer, and kisses

[Fernandabr]

lol...do i think you can pass...it's not what i think or others, but what YOU think and feel...but you look beautiful!

Yes, you are right Sandra, but as I never talked about it with anyone, and I live hiding this woman inside myself, that's why, I want to see what people think, I'm getting comfortable now, as the answers are going to the right way.

Happy with all the answers so far... thank you Sandra.

[Fernandabr]

You do not look very masculine so if you want to live like a woman, you can.

Hormones and good make up should make you look passable.

Hey Sacha, thank you for your message, and it's exactly what I want to hear hehe... kisses ^^

[Fernandabr]

I live in a pretty conservative part of the world, and in the past few weeks, I've only had one woman give me a second glance. You said you're in a good part to transition.

You know, You don't always have to go "full time forever" if that's not what you're comfortable with. The option to try it out and see how you will fare is there. I did it, and it gave me the most confidence in going full time

Good luck!

Hey WFane, You just said you live in a conservative place, may I ask you where? I'm from Brazil and it's not gonna be a problem.
For now... I'm not feeling ready to go "full time", I will follow the advices here, visit a therapist and then start my HRT, in a couple of months I guess that I'll see a lot of changes, hopefully to get great results.

Thank you, kisses ^^

[Fernandabr]

You pass .The best thing to do is get a good councilor . This is an extremely drastic thing to do its good  to have a helping hand

Hey evecrook, I'll do that... I know what you are talking about, and I totally agree with your words.
Thank you for your message, Kisses ^^

[Fernandabr]

Dear Fernanda...

As all the others have said, and I say too, please start with a gender therapist.  They can be helpful in so many ways.  You do have a wonderful head start; you look very feminine and can quite easily pass.  A therapist can help you, though, dealing with resistance, finding new ways to bridge the gap with your mother, navigate your country's legal system, and so many other challenges that lie ahead of you.

And please remember, too, that the people here at Susan's have helped each other through many tough times too.  I know I speak for many when I say that I want you to consider us a part of your family, and that we will do our best to be there for you.

*hug*

You are not alone.  It may seem like it sometimes, but you are *never* alone.

Robin Mack


Almost cried with your message, It's good to have such answers like that, you just made me feel part of this place, it's like an invitation with good support from all the users here, and it's gonna be... definately, the greatest thing for my next step, and of course, I'll come back with updates and doubts, but I see it's a very good place, and I'm glad to see that.

I didn't started my HRT yet, so imagine when things start mess with my psychological, hehe...

Thank you for this wonderful answer, I'll take them in my heart, and follow everything you said.

Kisses ^^

[LizMarie]

I'm going to agree with the others, Fernanda, and also just say it outright, please, please, please do not self-medicate. That is very dangerous. If you are going to begin HRT, do so under the guidance of a good doctor who understands the issues and what needs to be monitored.

You definitely already pass as female so if you want to do this, then do it but seeing a GT would help immensely.