Favorite HRT changes?

[Stochastic]

There's probably been a thread like this before, so I'm sorry if this is uncreative but... what are some of your favorite things about being on estrogen or testosterone? I've got two:
-Sometimes I'll just sit there and stroke my patchy little facial hair for ages and just be really really happy that I'm finally able to grow it
-Sometimes when I'm singing along to music I like or end up talking to myself a little while online, I'll be really surprised at just how much bass has come into my voice and how much it resonates in my chest and it feels so dang amazing and like a little victory every time it happens.
What are some of yours?

It is interesting to read the males side of HRT. Thanks for sharing. The growth of facial hair has to be exciting. I remember it was when I was young. Not so much for me but what I observed from my friends.

For me, I have the usual: reduced dysphoria and breasts. Looking down puts a smile on my face every time. Replacing a small beer belly with a tiny waist is also rewarding.

What was most surprising is how soft my skin has become. It was not really that rough before, so I did not think I would notice an improvement. Wrong! I can't stop touching my face or upper thighs and arms. They are so soft.

[Hikari]

The facial changes have been the best changes by far! My breasts though.....I <3 them very much too!

[JohannaJohn]

Breasts, nipples, and the profound mental changes such as being able to feel INTUITIVELY much better and cry more spontaneously.

Hugs,
Johanna.

[FalseHybridPrincess]

mental changes, smell, breasts ,,, all fabulous

[Wynternight]

I can't wait to start HRT...

[Eris]

I can't wait to start HRT...

You're not alone

[Jill F]

The sturm-und-drang in my head from testosterone is GONE and it has been replaced by rainbows and happiness.  I'm in a good mood like all the time now, where I didn't even quite know what happiness was just 18 months ago.   

Everything else is just gravy.

[Jessica Merriman]

WHAT'S THIS!? A LISTING THREAD AND NOBODY TOLD "DANNIELLA QUEEN OF THE LISTS!?"

You are Danniella!! You are just supposed to know! 

[immortal gypsy]

WHAT'S THIS!? A LISTING THREAD AND NOBODY TOLD "DANNIELLA QUEEN OF THE LISTS!?"

• No more perpetual migraines!
• Soft Skin
• Soft Hair
• That female smell
• T&A Baby!
• -cough-...Orgasms

Oh yes the migraines or lack thereof,  I can't remember when I had my last one bliss

[Tysilio]

The sturm-und-drang in my head from testosterone is GONE and it has been replaced by rainbows and happiness.  I'm in a good mood like all the time now, where I didn't even quite know what happiness was just 18 months ago.   

Fascinating. I'd have said the same thing about not knowing what happiness was... only, testosterone seems to be the missing ingredient I needed to achieve it. Calmer... good mood almost all the time... and a sense of physical well-being that I've seldom if ever experienced.

Other than that, I love that I've started to get stronger. It's pretty dramatic, and it feels amazing.

That, and the sensation of a gentle breeze ruffling my newly sprouted arm hair. 

[JohannaJohn]

The sturm-und-drang in my head from testosterone is GONE and it has been replaced by rainbows and happiness.  I'm in a good mood like all the time now, where I didn't even quite know what happiness was just 18 months ago.   

Everything else is just gravy.

Awesome for you, Jill.  I am over the moon in euphoric general happiness.  The mental changes are immense and shocking to me, just 7 weeks into HRT.  And I already haver small female boobs -- small, but definitely female -- and fantastic nipples...I can now solve problems peacefully and intuitively...

Nearly ALL of my business, work, and personal relationships are running SO much smoother now...

I am in a good mood, even euphoria, most of the time now, too.

I can hardly believe it...I mean, I expected going in that HRT might be quite good...

NEVER COULD I HAVE IMAGINED HOW GREAT IT IS...

I am blessed to have found this...

Johanna.

[Stochastic]

Wynternight and Eris,

I feel for both of you because I have been there too. It is difficult to remain positive when you are hurting so much. Keep in mind that there is a process for everything. Your time will come, and we will be there for support. It will get better.

Julia

[Wynternight]

Wynternight and Eris,

I feel for both of you because I have been there too. It is difficult to remain positive when you are hurting so much. Keep in mind that there is a process for everything. Your time will come, and we will be there for support. It will get better.

Julia

What is the process? Do I need to get a PCP and have my therapist write a referral for me to go on HRT and then the PCP writes a referral to an endo? How long can I expect this process to take? I need to do something because the pain and anger are getting uncontrollable and I'm scared I may do something before too long.

[Ahlexandrah]

The best feeling about my HRT was that I could achieve nearly my own perfection and see how I showed all of the haters that I can do it no matter how many times they tried to tell me that I cant.

[Hikari]

What is the process? Do I need to get a PCP and have my therapist write a referral for me to go on HRT and then the PCP writes a referral to an endo? How long can I expect this process to take? I need to do something because the pain and anger are getting uncontrollable and I'm scared I may do something before too long.

When I first got onto HRT I signed up at my local LGBT resource center, and later with an explicitly LGBT friendly free clinic that does informed consent. I see it says your location is Alaska, It might be difficult to do this there, I know resources are sparse there.

For some people their PCP is willing to do a bit of research and monitor and prescribe HRT themselves, only referring to an actual endo is something goes wrong. None of the doctors I see are actual endocronologists, and I probably wouldn't see one unless I needed more specific expertise (After all, in my regimen we don't even test E or T levels as there is no point, only liver enzymes and some stuff I don't understand but from what I am told has nothing to do with feminization).

For some people doctors aren't willing to do informed consent and want a letter from a therapist, but it isn't always like this.

If a PCP isn't comfortable doing anything with HRT and you don't have any clnics that do it, likely you will need to go to an Endo. The people I know went directly to endos recommended by their therapist. However, this was all outside of their insurance. I would imagine insurance would want letters, and a referral before they would pay for the specialist (endo), but having no experience with insurance I can't say much as to how it works.

Edit: Just remember there are no hard fast rules and everything is worth trying because the worst that can happen is someone says no.

[JohannaJohn]

The best feeling about my HRT was that I could achieve nearly my own perfection and see how I showed all of the haters that I can do it no matter how many times they tried to tell me that

Ahlexandrah you are going great girl, you are very beautiful, congrats!

YOU ARE NOW FREE. YOU HAVE YOUR OWN PERFECTION OF FEMININE BEAUTY INSIDE AND OUT.  Haters and "gatekeepers" deserve 4 letter words for their ignorance about YOUR freedom and all of our freedom.

Hugs,
Johanna.

[JohannaJohn]

I can't wait to start HRT...

Eris and Wynternight, Hikari just listed some fantastic advice for you.

If you are truly desperate, and if you have the time and money, and Alaska and Scotland are both a LONG way from the Latin country where I am a legal permanent resident...but just to say...many Latin countries don't have such severe "roadblocks" to your happiness and undoing your testosterone poisoning...

But you must be physically present in any relevant Latin country...all is legal and open...this is NOT true in all Latin countries, but it is true in many Latin counties, I think although I can only speak for sure about the Latin country where I live...but other nearby Latin countries tend to be similar to where I live, on health issues.

I was able to go onto full dose female hormones, nearly right away, when I discovered for sure that I AM FEMALE.

And, just 7 weeks in with amazing physical changes like spectacular nipples and very small female breasts and even more spectacular mental changes such as nearly constant euphoric happiness, much improved RELATIONSHIPS in all of my work life and personal life, I can CRY, I can FEEL, I can understand so much better the FEELINGS of my beautiful cis genetic girlfriend, no more body odor problem, palms of my hands silky smooth like a 25 year old cis female and I am 56 years old so how amazing is THAT...


I hope you can start your female journey with our beloved estrogen and progesterone ASAP...you are starting so much younger than I have...

You have nearly all your life to shine as the princesses that you are inside!

Warm hugs,
Johanna.

Johanna.

[Ahlexandrah]

Thanks Johanna your words are very inspiring and motivating ! <3

[JohannaJohn]

Thanks Johanna your words are very inspiring and motivating ! <3

Well, you're very welcome.  I just noticed you have been here just 2 days...welcome!

It's great here.  As I have started my hormones HRT transition just 7 weeks ago, the gals and other people here have treated me great, I got a warm welcome, I have received great advice, and I feel SO great to have already helped other newer transgirls with the real-life experiences I too have had so far.

I am 7 weeks into very full dose HRT, with spectacular physical and even more spectacular mental results so far, I feel so wonderful and euphoric.

Kudos to you, Ahlexandrah, for ditching the haters, and shining as your true princess self.

Johanna.

[Ahlexandrah]

I am so happy that you made your progress, I really feel very glad to hear that you are so euphoric and you should be. My doctor told me positive transsexuals will always have better results on their hormone therapy because the mind connects with the body very well! So keep up your very good mood and motivate many others to help them out! If you want to know anything from me please feel free to ask since I am already on hrt for 2 1/2 years I might be able to answer some questions <3

I look foreward in more conversations with you ♥

and ofc you are a princess aswell :3