Month One of HRT

[Wynternight]

Yesterday marked one month on HRT and there are noticeable differences.

My skin is softer and my pores not as noticeable.

I have definite breast growth and tenderness.

No unwanted stirring from unwanted dangly bits in weeks and a reduction in libido from almost none to none.

My bum is a bit more padded and my hips softer and rounder

My sense of smell is heightened and my reaction to male body odour is negative (it smells nasty to me) whilst my own scent has lessened and changed.

I'm still an emotional roller coaster but I hope that changes. One night last week was a cry all bloody night type of night and there are still times when I want to play Death Race 2000 with other drivers.

I see some small facial changes, very subtle but I notice them since I'm so many years experienced looking at my own face.

I'm more sensitive to cold and have lost strength and muscle mass plus I have a definite lack of energy these days.

I've lost 15 lbs.

I'm looking forward to the changes next month bring.

[FairyHime]

This is great for me to read.

Just started on hormones myself around five days ago, and it's interesting to look forward at the sort of changes I can expect in the early process. So far haven't noticed anything huge myself aside from the feeling of sheer comfort and awakeness, like life is actually starting now.

Thanks for sharing!

[Anna]

Amazing weight loss! Is that healthy? Very envious of you there.


So surprised by what just one month can do. I started three weeks ago to see what happened and thought I could hide it. My skin looks ten years younger, hairs on my feet and calves appear to be vanishing and my calves seem to be changing shape. I think my boobs may be very mildly bigger. I don't  know what to think - does this mean my body has been crying out for estrogen or what? Women at work seem to have noticed and their curiosity is piqued. This was meant to be subtle. Mentally it's a dream but I'd hoped for a little longer before I started having to make excuses to people.

I wonder how much is real or imagined at this stage? Skin quality and hair loss don't seem to be.

[BreezyB]

My sense of smell is heightened and my reaction to male body odour is negative (it smells nasty to me) whilst my own scent has lessened and changed.

I noticed this too after only a short time. I catch the train and can really notice bad body odour on men, in fact just odour. And yes, my own scent is much nicer  but congrats, it sounds like your getting great results and you seem really happy. You go girl 

Women at work seem to have noticed and their curiosity is piqued. This was meant to be subtle. Mentally it's a dream but I'd hoped for a little longer before I started having to make excuses to people.

I was surprised too Anna, I'm 3 months in but after about two months I was getting comments from both men and women at work , things like "you look different", "have you lost weight" and the clincher happened on Thursday when a male colleague said to me "your looking very feminine" lol, and my response was "and?". Even better when another male colleague jumped in and said "good that he can do that", it was gold. But seriously I was expecting a little more time before warding of suspecting colleagues. My plans to come out at work have now been brought forward lol

[Wynternight]

Amazing weight loss! Is that healthy? Very envious of you there.


So surprised by what just one month can do. I started three weeks ago to see what happened and thought I could hide it. My skin looks ten years younger, hairs on my feet and calves appear to be vanishing and my calves seem to be changing shape. I think my boobs may be very mildly bigger. I don't  know what to think - does this mean my body has been crying out for estrogen or what? Women at work seem to have noticed and their curiosity is piqued. This was meant to be subtle. Mentally it's a dream but I'd hoped for a little longer before I started having to make excuses to people.

I wonder how much is real or imagined at this stage? Skin quality and hair loss don't seem to be.

I've heard a lot of people say they lose weight once they start HRT but I think, for me, that it's a combination of things. Before starting I had gotten back to stress and depression eating and had gone from 162 to 173. Once I started HRT I made the decision to stop the junk food at the same time so I think the lifting of some of the worst depression and anxiety helped a lot.

[Wynternight]

I noticed this too after only a short time. I catch the train and can really notice bad body odour on men, in fact just odour. And yes, my own scent is much nicer  but congrats, it sounds like your getting great results and you seem really happy. You go girl 

I was surprised too Anna, I'm 3 months in but after about two months I was getting comments from both men and women at work , things like "you look different", "have you lost weight" and the clincher happened on Thursday when a male colleague said to me "your looking very feminine" lol, and my response was "and?". Even better when another male colleague jumped in and said "good that he can do that", it was gold. But seriously I was expecting a little more time before warding of suspecting colleagues. My plans to come out at work have now been brought forward lol

Thank you! 

I get called ma'am a lot, at least a few times a week. It happened today at work which I found kind of funny since I hadn't yet shaved after electro yesterday.

[Wynternight]

I'm definitely at Tanner Stage II. I have breast buds, more pronounced on the right, which is larger than the left (and more tender), and some noticeable growth. My nipples are slightly larger and I think I'm going to need a tight sports bra soon because it's becoming noticeable under my scrubs and shirts.