48, to late? what can i expect

[allisonsteph]

I started HRT at 46 and have been on a Spironolactone/Estradiol regimen for 13 months. I am very pleased with the results thus far, I am currently a 38 C or D (I've been measured more than once and gotten different results). I have lost 6 inches in my waist and gained 4 inches in my hips. I haven't done any laser or electrolysis yet because I simply did not have the money. I've been lucky that my facial hair was light blonde/grey and never did grow that quickly. I can shave in the morning and not have any visible shadow in the evening.

In other words, it s never too late.

[megan7777]

Thanks for the share, I'm gonna try laser, most my facial hair is dark, but starting to get gray/white in there. will give laser a shot, and then likely circle back to electrollisis for the rest.

Thanks above for the shares about your measurements, I'd love to have some hips finally. Will HRT cause bone structural changes? will my hips widen? I don't think it does at my age, and I have to rely on fat reallocations, or maybe a corset type thing. (darn it!)

[DanaDane]

43 here and wondering what HRT will do to me.  I'm
Hoping to start early May. My bloodwork is done so all I'm waiting on is the golden ticket from my therapist. 

Crud on the laser.  I had a beard for 21 years and there's a mixture of dark and grey/hair.  It grows faster than I thought.  I went from 22 to 43 and never shaved it off so this is all new to me. 

38D?!? Dayum!!!  Dr. asked me if my mom was large chested and i couldn't even think about it without flinching uncontrollably.   I don't plan on going full time so my luck I'll end up with a rack.

Anxiously waiting. 

[michelle666]

I'm 44 now. I've been on real HRT for almost a year now. Started with pills and moved to injections 4 months later. I am completely happy with my results so far. I didnt think that I would change too much at all. But here are the before/after pics;

before;


most recent, from a couple of weeks ago or so.

[Newgirl Dani]

For you Megan   ,

I started my transition at age 62, nine months later and now 63, here I am  .  I've been through many changes, physical, mental, and emotional, and with each change I am able to come through stronger, more confident, and able to confront the next situation.

There are MANY great people here that will go 'far' out of their way to help any way they can.

I do have some pics posted and I could not remember where they were so I checked to save you some time, here is where they are:  MTF -   The All New Before & After Topic  page 56   and in General -  Show Yourself  page 68

Stay strong and when not.....come here, this is where the help is.   Dani

[katrinaw]

Started at 49... Never looked back, love the changes (some could be more prominent) but the calmness, confidence and obvious changes are ... The best 

L Katy

[DanaDane]

I'm 44 now. I've been on real HRT for almost a year now. Started with pills and moved to injections 4 months later. I am completely happy with my results so far. I didnt think that I would change too much at all. But here are the before/after pics;

before;


most recent, from a couple of weeks ago or so.

Wow.  You look great.  I'd love to see more of you.  I'll eventually be starting at the same age you did. 

[megan7777]

You all look great! now if i can only find the strength, to come out to my SO. I'm so afraid of losing her.

[Jessika]

Hi Megan,
I was in the same boat as you back in October 2014. It's when I came out to my Wife and myself really. I was 47. Since October I have started with a Gender Therapist and I can not stress this enough that they are a HUGE help in self discovery, well the discovery part is really up to you as only you can really know. The therapist will help you on the right path to Assist you, keyword: Assist.
You have Final decisions in all aspects of Transition.

Anyway, My Wife is ok with it, remember not to force anything onto her too fast. I made that mistake and we had arguments. We decided to take each day as it comes. If you or her feel like you are pushing matters (Transition) and it may happen because we sooo want to let the world know, don't! Just talk about it, ask how she feels and go from there.

On Xmas I came out to my family. That was nerve wreaking. Talk about Anxiety attacks, lol. Well to keep it short.....My Family supports me 100%...My Sister like 10000% HAHA. She loves it. My neighbor friend knows, and family friends know.
When my Family visited me on Feb 20th I presented Female, My Mom was estatic, My Step-father said "Oh ->-bleeped-<-" with a smile and my sister just wanted to show me off. Well, not much to show as I still am Pre-Everything! grrr

And talking about Pre-everything...I finally have my first Endo visit on May 13th. I am 48 yrs old as of January and so much looking forward to it. The Doctor treating me called me and told me the Bloodwork and results will be the same day while I am there, and also within the 30 min between Nurse appointment and Doctor appointment.

I expected to be on Hormones back in Jan already but it looks like May/June now. Am I a little frustrated? I was because like many, I wanted the most important thing to start..Hormones. Then again as I look back, the most important thing is being content with yourself. The support from Family, the understanding of a journey I have just begun was and still is THE Most important aspect.
The road ahead is still long with many bumps, curves and Stop signs, but if I don't rush it, let it happen as the days come and go, I think it will be a much easier path.

So, as I see your situation, I see a mirror image of mine when I started. Yes, we are different people but if you take your time, put one foot in front of the other as you go down your chosen path, I see success.

You are not alone. 

*hugs*

Jessika

[awilliams1701]

For me the improved mood from HRT alone has been worth it. Yes I'm hoping to be pretty and hit on by guys (that I'll reject since I like girls), but in the last couple of weeks my mood has really improved a great deal.

[Wynternight]

Started at 44 and approaching male fail rapidly but my circumstances are a wee bit different being that I'm intersex. Still I'm having very dramatic results.

[Melanie CT]

Michelle you look great. You look so tough before and amazing after. You give a girl hope