HRT question !

[lilangel]

Hi cuties !

I'm 19 and I want to start hormones in 2015. My biggest concern w/ them is the risk of clotting even though this article claims it's safe http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/827713 with a 1% chance of clotting (biggest risk factor w/ synthetic and taken orally)

My mom had a pulmonary embolism when she was 30. That's why I'm scared. Is there a good chance this will happen to me if I take hormones?
I want them to have actual effects and I think I would have good results by being so young still, I already have girly hips and legs.
Are bio identical estrogens the safest? And is it safer to inject?

Also, I come from a family with pretty curvy girls ! My mom is a D/DD with wider hips and my sister is a full C / almost a D (she's 14) and she also has good hips/waist and also has her curves in the right places. Will I have a good chance of becoming curvier as well? And can my hips do any widening from here on out if I start now? (I hear that the age your bones lock is 25 but I'm not completely sure) I know that people say ymmv but any other input would be greatly appreciated !

[tracy176]

Don't really know about the clotting, I became anemic so I don't really have to worry about that oral is the way to go done both its more level, yes my hips did grow a bit I started at 19 now 25

[Kalynn_Michelle]

since your still fairly young, yes your hips may grow out more. Clotting will be a risk for anyone, but excercise and diet greatly reduce them. Don't let yourself sit around all day and make sure you walk a lot, and you should be okay. Also, (someone correct me if i'm wrong) spirinolactone (andro blocker) is also used for high blood pressure, so its use in combination with estrogen should balance out everything. You will want to be on both an andro blocker (pre srs), and estrogen, and from my view point, oral or topical are safer, because needles carry risk associated with cleanliness and proper use. As for bio identical estrogens, I have never even heard of this. you gave me something new to read up on

[Jaded Jade]

Lucky you, being 19, you do have a shot with the bones.

Regardless, don't underestimate the possibility of changing body contour by adding muscles where you want them...

And some exercises will noticeably narrow the waist.

Strength yoga with ankle weights is working for me, just go slow and don't hurt yourself.


- Jaded Jade

[Jenna Marie]

If you tell your endo about your clotting risk, they will put you on one of the safer methods of delivery - injections, patches, and creams are all less risky for the liver and require less estrogen administered to get the same blood levels (=lower risk of embolism). If handled carefully, you should have no more risk (and probably less) than a cis girl taking birth control, which isn't zero but is pretty darned low; many forms of birth control actually use the most dangerous form of estrogen but the doses are so small that it's widely considered safe, which should give you an idea of how safe your HRT will be at similar doses but including far less dangerous forms of estrogen.

Bone structure generally doesn't change, but what people perceive as "hips" when it comes to curves is really the upper thighs, which is all fat. You should have a good chance of ending up curvy!

[Kyra553]

Hmm with all this GREAT info already posted the only thing I can add is... Start changing your diet and exercise routines into a woman's routines now  because it's time to prepare for your feminine body. Which will ultimately give you better results. Also if possible start doctor monitored hormone replacement therapy sooner than later. Best end results begin to decline after age 16 and masculine characteristics really set in after age 20  (though starting HRT at any age has shown amazing results)


Hope this helps ^_^

[KayXo]

I'm 19 and I want to start hormones in 2015. My biggest concern w/ them is the risk of clotting even though this article claims it's safe http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/827713 with a 1% chance of clotting (biggest risk factor w/ synthetic and taken orally)

Bio-identical non-orally (including injections) appears to be MUCH safer.

And can my hips do any widening from here on out if I start now?

I very much doubt so. The critical period is between 10-16/17, I think.

[lilangel]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Does anyone have any information about hormones via implants? Are they similar to the implanted birth control method for cis women? Also, is this a safe but effective method? I really want a good outcome but I need to know what the safest method is too. Any advice is appreciated!

[AnonyMs]

Does anyone have any information about hormones via implants?

I'm on estrogen & progesterone implants and I love them. I started with and used patches (and gel occasionally) for years, but there's no comparison to implants. The implants work so much better, very steady and much much higher blood levels. I've not tried injections or tablets (due to my age tablets would be unsafe). I get no emotional swings, but I never really had any before either. I'm told it could be a year or more between needing another implant. I hope so.

A not so obvious advantage of implants is that you can basically forget you're using for a very long time. Its almost like you're not taking any drugs at all. Its a more natural feeling, and that makes me feel better even if it is an illusion.

Implants are put in with a minor surgical procedure and the implant does site does hurt for a few days after doing it, and its still noticeable for a week or two. The doctor does an anesthetic injection first (which stings), followed by the implant (with a massive syringe thing, don't look). Because of the anesthetic you can't really feel much, at least until it wears off. I absolutely hate getting injections, and I'd by far prefer to have implant than regular injections.

And if you ever get SRS you don't need to stop or remove the implant!

You might find it difficult to get them is the only problem.

[Cindy]

You do need a good endocrinologist to get the best effects particularly in a young woman. There are significant and very real risks and they vary from person to person. In recent months we have had two women where I am suddenly develop cerebral hemorrhage. Fortunately they were being monitored and their lives were saved.

Implants are by far the safest, easiest and most effective.