wondering what changes to expect?

[nessa]

hi my name is Vanessa and i am 31, i just started hrt on 9-8-15 and I am so excited and happy. but I am worried about my age and how hrt will effect me. if i will see noticeable changes, i know i wont see changes over night and know it takes time. i just hope i do see changes.
i was wondering what changes i could expect?
i kinda of noticed so far my emotions are all over the place. is this normal?
thank you ☺

[jessical]

Congratulations!

One of the first things I noticed was a shift in my scent.  And a slight shift in taste and smell.  But different people noticed different things at the beginning.  Your emotions being all over the place is very typical.

As to being 31, it just depends.  I started just before I turned 40 and I am now 41, and I was super happy with the results so far.  There are many people on here that started in there 30s or 40s and have awesome results.  But it varies a lot, and part of that is your genetics as well.

[Laura_7]

Congratulations 

well all changes are individual
1–3 months after  starting estrogen
                  • softening of skin
                  • decrease in muscle mass and increase in body fat
                  • possible redistribution of body fat to a more "feminine" pattern
                  • fewer instances of waking up with an erection or spontaneously
                    having an erection;
Gradual changes   
                  • nipple and breast growth
                  • slower growth of facial and body hair
                  • slowed or stopped "male"-pattern balding
                  • decrease in testicular size

If you take estrogen via oral/sublingual you could try to spread the daily dose in a few small doses, instead of two big ones... this way levels might be more steady, which could help with emotions...

[Dee Marshall]

I find that I don't get mood swings even though I take my dose all at once in the morning. Perhaps it's a short term buildup.

[nessa]

Congratulations!

One of the first things I noticed was a shift in my scent.  And a slight shift in taste and smell.  But different people noticed different things at the beginning.  Your emotions being all over the place is very typical.

As to being 31, it just depends.  I started just before I turned 40 and I am now 41, and I was super happy with the results so far.  There are many people on here that started in there 30s or 40s and have awesome results.  But it varies a lot, and part of that is your genetics as well.

thank you ☺

Congratulations!

One of the first things I noticed was a shift in my scent.  And a slight shift in taste and smell.  But different people noticed different things at the beginning.  Your emotions being all over the place is very typical.

As to being 31, it just depends.  I started just before I turned 40 and I am now 41, and I was super happy with the results so far.  There are many people on here that started in there 30s or 40s and have awesome results.  But it varies a lot, and part of that is your genetics as well.

as far as my genetics i have always had a small body frame, i am 5'10" 130lbs. and have always had a problem being able to gain weight.

I find that I don't get mood swings even though I take my dose all at once in the morning. Perhaps it's a short term buildup.

my emotion seems to hit me hard in the afternoon. during the day i seem ok.

Congratulations 

well all changes are individual
1–3 months after  starting estrogen
                  • softening of skin
                  • decrease in muscle mass and increase in body fat
                  • possible redistribution of body fat to a more "feminine" pattern
                  • fewer instances of waking up with an erection or spontaneously
                    having an erection;
Gradual changes   
                  • nipple and breast growth
                  • slower growth of facial and body hair
                  • slowed or stopped "male"-pattern balding
                  • decrease in testicular size

If you take estrogen via oral/sublingual you could try to spread the daily dose in a few small doses, instead of two big ones... this way levels might be more steady, which could help with emotions...

my does is split for once in the morning and once in the afternoon. how would i spread this out more? and will effect the way the estrogen works?

I find that I don't get mood swings even though I take my dose all at once in the morning. Perhaps it's a short term buildup.

my emotion seems to hit me hard in the afternoon. during the day i seem ok.

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[Laura_7]

my does is split for once in the morning and once in the afternoon. how would i spread this out more? and will effect the way the estrogen works?

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Well talk with your doc about it...
Many people use bioidentical micronized estrogen sublingually... this way its supposed to be less straining on the liver and less causing clotting factors...

If swallowed instead of used sublingual the release is slower but the dose is less effective because part of it is built down by the liver...

anyways there is a spike with intake and there might be a low hours later, causing menopausal like mood swings...
if the daily dose is say spread in four parts levels might be more steady...
it might be worth a try...
the daily dose is the same...

[nessa]

oh ok yes right now i have the pill form estradiol , my doc said i didnt have to swallow it that i can hold it under my tongue. is there a difference to swallowing or just letting it dissolve? thank you so much ☺

[Rachel]

I smell so much better now, especially some scents.

[nessa]

hi my name is Vanessa and i am 31, i just started hrt on 9-8-15 and I am so excited and happy. but I am worried about my age and how hrt will effect me. if i will see noticeable changes, i know i wont see changes over night and know it takes time. i just hope i do see changes.
i was wondering what changes i could expect?
i kinda of noticed so far my emotions are all over the place. is this normal?
thank you ☺

i was also wondering about potassium intake while on hrt.
my doctor just told me alot of potassium is not good.
can i still take my multi vitamin it only contains 20mg of potassium?
thank you ☺

[Laura_7]

oh ok yes right now i have the pill form estradiol , my doc said i didnt have to swallow it that i can hold it under my tongue. is there a difference to swallowing or just letting it dissolve? thank you so much ☺

Letting it dissolve is supposed to be better for the liver and less causing clotting factors.
If dissolved in the mouth estrogen enters the blood stream directly, through the mouth. This way it bypasses the liver with intake.
If swallowed it passes through the liver with intake.

i was also wondering about potassium intake while on hrt.
my doctor just told me alot of potassium is not good.
can i still take my multi vitamin it only contains 20mg of potassium?
thank you ☺

Well as your doc said... only a lot is not good.

You could have a look here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190328.msg1695279.html#msg1695279

and here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,33226.msg229109.html#msg229109


*hugs*

[Deborah]

On potassium.  I just had my 9 month HRT blood test.  My sodium was at the bottom end of normal and potassium just barely over the top end.  During the 9 months I did not make any efforts to reduce potassium and I did take vitamins.  I also drank a V8 nearly every day which contains a lot of potassium, 640 mg.  I would expect a multivitamin by itself wouldn't be a problem.


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[nessa]

ok thank you, before i started hrt my potassium was on the low side and months before in ER for low potassium. but all my other blood work looked really good i guess ☺

[KristinaM]

At 33 and three months on HRT, I'm still partly colorblind but my vision has improved. I've had to get new glasses with a weaker prescription. My hips are getting bigger and my waist and shoulders are slimming, and I'm seeing development of breast tissue! I use a sticky bra and made some nice cleavage today, lol. And no, it's not just fat, because I haven't gained any weight!

You should do fine with starting at your age, but it all depends on what you've got to start with really. Just don't forget that body size and shape isn't everything. "Average Women" look nothing like our societally programmed concept of beauty, and being a woman is about more than aesthetic changes. Don't get me wrong, do whatever it takes to be happy with yourself, but if you're easily discouraged, it's going to be a very long and bumpy road, and it's already long and bumpy enough!

[nessa]

At 33 and three months on HRT, I'm still partly colorblind but my vision has improved. I've had to get new glasses with a weaker prescription. My hips are getting bigger and my waist and shoulders are slimming, and I'm seeing development of breast tissue! I use a sticky bra and made some nice cleavage today, lol. And no, it's not just fat, because I haven't gained any weight!

You should do fine with starting at your age, but it all depends on what you've got to start with really. Just don't forget that body size and shape isn't everything. "Average Women" look nothing like our societally programmed concept of beauty, and being a woman is about more than aesthetic changes. Don't get me wrong, do whatever it takes to be happy with yourself, but if you're easily discouraged, it's going to be a very long and bumpy road, and it's already long and bumpy enough!

thank you

[nessa]

At 33 and three months on HRT, I'm still partly colorblind but my vision has improved. I've had to get new glasses with a weaker prescription. My hips are getting bigger and my waist and shoulders are slimming, and I'm seeing development of breast tissue! I use a sticky bra and made some nice cleavage today, lol. And no, it's not just fat, because I haven't gained any weight!

You should do fine with starting at your age, but it all depends on what you've got to start with really. Just don't forget that body size and shape isn't everything. "Average Women" look nothing like our societally programmed concept of beauty, and being a woman is about more than aesthetic changes. Don't get me wrong, do whatever it takes to be happy with yourself, but if you're easily discouraged, it's going to be a very long and bumpy road, and it's already long and bumpy enough!

for some reason all of my message didnt show up? still getting use to how to use this site.. lol
thank you, iam not easily discouraged, was just wondering with my age because of everything i read some say the older you are the less that changes then if you where to start at a younger age in you teens. just seeing what other girls my age are experiencing to see what i might be able to expect or look forward to as iam extremly happy

[AbbyDS74]

I was 39 when I started. HRT didn't do much for me physically. I hadn't seen any noticeable changes after 6 months.

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[nessa]

At 33 and three months on HRT, I'm still partly colorblind but my vision has improved. I've had to get new glasses with a weaker prescription. My hips are getting bigger and my waist and shoulders are slimming, and I'm seeing development of breast tissue! I use a sticky bra and made some nice cleavage today, lol. And no, it's not just fat, because I haven't gained any weight!

You should do fine with starting at your age, but it all depends on what you've got to start with really. Just don't forget that body size and shape isn't everything. "Average Women" look nothing like our societally programmed concept of beauty, and being a woman is about more than aesthetic changes. Don't get me wrong, do whatever it takes to be happy with yourself, but if you're easily discouraged, it's going to be a very long and bumpy road, and it's already long and bumpy enough!

Had another question? My appetite went from me not wanting to eat alot to iam hungry all the time. Is this normal. Before i started hrt i hardly wanted to eat.

[Dee Marshall]

Had another question? My appetite went from me not wanting to eat alot to iam hungry all the time. Is this normal. Before i started hrt i hardly wanted to eat.

It was for me. Your body is doing significant reconstruction. That takes materials.

[nessa]

It was for me. Your body is doing significant reconstruction. That takes materials.

Thank you,

[Laura_7]

Had another question? My appetite went from me not wanting to eat alot to iam hungry all the time. Is this normal. Before i started hrt i hardly wanted to eat.

Yes its normal.
Also a change in taste... like wanting more spicy food...