Preparing and What to Expect from HRT

[Mihoko]

Hi Everyone!
This is my first time on this site so if I do something wrong please correct me. I will soon be starting estrogen for my transition, and I was wondering if there is any physical changes I need to make for preparation. For example, I heard that if you are already fairly chubby pre-HRT the fat redistribution would be more dramatic. I am already very skinny, so would gaining a couple extra pounds early transition improve my ability to pass regarding breast growth and facial fat redistribution? In addition I am starting HRT fairly young (15) so I'm curious to know if there are any more drastic physical changes to anticipate and prepare for. Finally, I have read that eye color change is a possibility on HRT. My dad has icy grey/blue eyes while my mother and I have brown Asian eyes. I am curious to know if my brown eyes could change to amber or hazel, how rare it is, and if any of you have experienced eye color change. I am happy with my brown eyes, but it'd be neat if they changed. Thank you all in advance!!

[Devlyn]

Hi Mihoko, welcome to Susan's Place! It's my understanding that the hormones will cause new fat to be deposited in typically female locations. Existing fat will  stay exactly where it is. It's a great ride either way. The schedule seems to be that your breasts are going to let you know about the upcoming changes about three weeks in. Looking forward to updates, and to seeing you around the site!

Hugs, Devlyn

[Charlie Nicki]

OMG you're so young!! Congrats on starting so early! Happy for you to be honest. I can't say much about the subject since I'm not on HRT but would like to know about your progress.

[Jacqueline]

Hi Mihoko,

Welcome to the site. That seems like a pretty great age to start HRT. I wanted to let you know there is a category here called Youth Talk; where you can share experiences with others as well. You are welcome almost anywhere on the site, it is just for younger folks there.

Bear in mind that everyone's weight, metabolism and chemical make up (not to mention age) makes each journey unique. So, while I can talk to my experience and those of others, yours will not be exactly the same.

I would suggest that at 15 you should not try to gain weight unless your primary doctor thinks you are under weight. As one gets older, fat kind of just collects. It becomes harder to keep off and (not sure if this is an myth- a miss myth if you will) it is harder for women to get fat off and keep it off.

The first things I noticed were a relaxation of the mind and smoothing of the skin. I still sometimes run my hand over the other amazed at how smooth it is. Your skin will become thinner with smaller pores. That's pretty cool too but allows you to bruise and cut your skin more easily. I finally realized I could experience emotions in a way I never could before. I started experiencing tingling, sensitivity and pain by my nipples about a month in.

I have heard(and experienced a little) about the eye thing. I don't know how drastic a change it has been for others. For me I had hazel eyes that depending on my mood shifted between brown and green. Now, about a year later, they are more green most of the time.

I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment:

Things that you should read

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Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.

With warmth,

Joanna


PS: I am going to move this into a section under transitioning(I think) then the category is HRT

[Josephine8Alexandria]

It's my understanding that the hormones will cause new fat to be deposited in typically female locations. Existing fat will  stay exactly where it is.

So, it would be best to approach hrt lean, then, AFTER the estrogen is going in your system, add the cakes, pies, and stuff.      Fine with me.

I begin hrt with Doctor John O'Dea April 17.  At 6 feet tall and 145 pounds, I guess I "have room" for more "stuff" after the estrogen starts.  I don't want to be stuck with that typically male "spare tire".

Of course, of course, don't over do it, though! 

Josephine Alexandria

[Brooke]

One thing I would add is before you start gaining weight back, try to make sure you get your blood levels in the correct range. Once in the correct range I would then suggest trying to maintain for a couple months, then slowly add some weight.

In my experience I found that until my hormones were in the correct range for awhile the fat would just go to the typical male locations.

You may also find a difference in your metabolism and it would really suck if you gained weight rapidly and then found out that it was much harder to lose again.


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[josie76]

Mihoko, congrats on finding yourself able to be you at such a young age. So many of us older ladies wish we would have had the information and social freedom to have done it back in the day.

At 15 don't worry about weight and fat. So the cis girls have about 4 years of puberty ahead of you. Doesn't matter. You are young enough that you will develop a fully feminine skeleton shape by the time you are an adult just like the other girls. Your hips will gradually and naturally widen. In time what ever your diet consists of you will naturally put on weight where all girls do.

Just be a normal teenager sweetie! Enjoy finding your true self. I'm proud of you for finding the courage to be able to assert your yourself at such a young age.