Just started HRT

[Ryliez]

Hey all,  I'm new here,  been looking for a place to tall to people and get advice and learn about other peoples experience. 
So Monday I started HRT. 
How long did it take you all before you noticed changes? 
Also what was the meds you started in. 
Thank you

[Northern Star Girl]

Hello Ryliez    Thank you for your introduction post.  I am happy that you joined us and are now posting.

Congratulations on starting your journey with HRT on Monday... it is an exciting day for you and will be an exciting Journey.

I see that you are new here and may have questions and concerns, this is the right place for you to be to find out what others have done that may have been in your circumstances. 
Be aware that there are lots of members here that can identify with the issues that you brought up in your introduction posting. 

WELCOME to Susan's Place.  You will find this a safe and friendly place to share with others about your transition and to read about others transitions and their trials, tribulations, and successes in their transition journey. 
It is nice that you have signed up so you can share with others and involve yourself with some give and take with other members.
When frustrated or if you have a successful moment in your journey you can share it here if you wish and receive support from others and offer support to others. ....

***It's a very good chance that you might find that you will make some new friends here. 

Please come in and get involved at your own pace.  Be sure to look at the Links that I posted below, there is information about the site that will help you navigate around and best utilize the features here.
Again, Welcome.
Danielle


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[BlueJaye]

For me, it was literally a few hours. I felt calm in a way I never had. The effects on mood and mental clarity were nearly immediate.

As far actually seeing visible changes, I'm at 5 weeks on Spiro and Estradiol and nothing visible yet (besides some weight loss, which is likely not due to HRT).

I started experiencing some skin softening on my hands around two weeks. In the last week I have noticed my cheeks getting softer.

[Northern Star Girl]

Oh, by the way Ryliez, so that the other members here on the Forums will know that you have become a member of Susan's Place please go to the Introductions Forum to introduce yourself and to briefly tell the other members here about yourself!   You will then have a better chance of getting the answers that you are looking for regarding your specific interests and you will be able to share with others as they share their experiences with you once they know that you have arrived.

Again, Welcome to Susan's Place,
Danielle

[Northern Star Girl]

Hey all,  I'm new here,  been looking for a place to tall to people and get advice and learn about other peoples experience. 
So Monday I started HRT. 
How long did it take you all before you noticed changes? 
Also what was the meds you started in. 
Thank you

Ryliez, to answer your question about HRT...First, mark Monday's date down in your journal or on your calendar....  this will be a memorable time in your transition journey.
Now that you have announced this to all of the Susan's Place members on the Forums you will have to keep us all updated with your progress...  there will be things for you to tell us about, your successes, your frustrations, your good times and your bad times but do know that as your journey continues you will become the "new you" given enough time for the HRT to do it's work in your body.

For some, HRT will work more quickly and result in quicker and more significant body changes... and for some HRT can work more slowly and produce slower and less significant results ....   it is all up to your own unique body.   So what you read about others HRT results may likely not be your own experience.
One thing that I tell everyone that starts HRT is that "patience is required"  ...  usually nothing happens very quickly with HRT, or at least not a quickly as we all desire.
Patience is a virtue!

Our human nature says "We want it all and we want it NOW"  ...
...so again be patient and stay the course, soon enough you will start becoming the new you.

Hugs, and well wishes.
Danielle

[sweetjohnnylat]

Welcome to the group. I'm going on two months and a week. People say my face has gotten slimmer and I've noticed my muscle to fat ratio change. It's hard not to get over analyzing since I've been waiting so long to let the real me out. I'm so glad you started your journey. Again welcome. Jade [emoji847]


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[krobinson103]

Congratulations on the first step. Its going to take some time for things to really kick in, and has been been stated everyone responds differently. Don't over analysis things and try to enjoy whats about to happen.

[Jessica]

Hi Ryliez 🙋‍♀️ Welcome to Susan's Place!  I'm Jessica.
Danielle has welcomed you to a great opportunity to meet others that have gone through or going through what your about to experience.  And she is correct that everyone is unique and the medication affects us all differently.  One factor is your genetics.  Look at your mother or sisters And you may see your future, and that still a "may".  Other factors can and will make a difference.

As far as anyone else's medications, that is another unique prescription for each individual and can only determined by a doctor.  I imagine that your doctor has done this for you, and will adjust it as you proceed.

Don't forget to read the site rules, they can be of great value, and they keep us all happy.

Hugs and smiles, Jessica

[Ryliez]

Hey all thank you for the welcome and the replies.
I am so excited but also worried about it (obviously like the increased risk of DVT and stuff but I have not really heard of anyone getting it and apparently its just for the doctors to cover there self's) 
Im 27 so im hoping hte results will be decent im kinda scared that im to old now for the changes to matter or really be that good.

But im not even a week on Hormones yet so hopefully i will notice the changes fast im using patches there like super hard to get off once i put it on so any advice with getting them off would be AMAZING!

I was told that after 3 months I will need to be tested again and see how my hormone levels are doing.

[KathyLauren]

I am so excited but also worried about it (obviously like the increased risk of DVT and stuff but I have not really heard of anyone getting it and apparently its just for the doctors to cover there self's)

To keep the risk in perspective: your risk has increased to where it is equal to that of cis women.  Not really a thing to worry about if you have no other risk factors.

Im 27 so im hoping hte results will be decent im kinda scared that im to old now for the changes to matter or really be that good.

Don't worry about your age.  You are just a young whippersnapper.  I started at age 61.  There are lots of us here who started HRT in our 50s and 60s (even 70s!), who are doing just fine. 

Everyone's results are different, of course, but I have had adequate breast development (a solid A cup after 16 months; more would be nice), changes in body hair, skin softness, and my eyes and lips are totally different and quite feminine.

[krobinson103]

Hey all thank you for the welcome and the replies.

Im 27 so im hoping hte results will be decent im kinda scared that im to old now for the changes to matter or really be that good.

But im not even a week on Hormones yet so hopefully i will notice the changes fast im using patches there like super hard to get off once i put it on so any advice with getting them off would be AMAZING!

I started at 43 and as you can see from the profile picture the results have been quite satisfying so far. Good sized c cup and my figure has changed in the right direction. In addition my face looks a lot more feminine,  body hair growth has stopped or the hairs have become invisible, I have softer skin and nicer hair, AND the dysphoria is all but gone. So yeah... you are never too old. As for removing patches just rip em off. The glue says put around the edges but I found that the GENTLE version of nail polish remover gets it off really easily. remember to give the area a little wash down after though.

[Casady]

But im not even a week on Hormones yet so hopefully i will notice the changes fast im using patches there like super hard to get off once i put it on so any advice with getting them off would be AMAZING!

Not sure if all patches are the same but instructions with mine say to use baby oil to remove sticky residue once you've pulled off the patch, which I find works really well. And best of luck with your changes!

[Ryliez]

Not sure if all patches are the same but instructions with mine say to use baby oil to remove sticky residue once you've pulled off the patch, which I find works really well. And best of luck with your changes!

I will try thank thank you!

I started at 43 and as you can see from the profile picture the results have been quite satisfying so far. Good sized c cup and my figure has changed in the right direction. In addition my face looks a lot more feminine,  body hair growth has stopped or the hairs have become invisible, I have softer skin and nicer hair, AND the dysphoria is all but gone. So yeah... you are never too old. As for removing patches just rip em off. The glue says put around the edges but I found that the GENTLE version of nail polish remover gets it off really easily. remember to give the area a little wash down after though.

My biggest issue is my shoulders... hoping that a lot of the size is due to fat/muscle.

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Im 27 so im hoping hte results will be decent im kinda scared that im to old now for the changes to matter or really be that good.

Don't worry about your age.  You are just a young whippersnapper.  I started at age 61.  There are lots of us here who started HRT in our 50s and 60s (even 70s!), who are doing just fine. 

Everyone's results are different, of course, but I have had adequate breast development (a solid A cup after 16 months; more would be nice), changes in body hair, skin softness, and my eyes and lips are totally different and quite feminine.

Thanks for the supportive words... I mean its not even been a week for me yet. I just wish it would be quicker but this week has been so slow! lol