OK in keeping with the spirit of this thread here is my six months on HRT update. I want to share because I know I wanted this kind of information before I started HRT.
The official team disclaimer is "your mileage may vary." (YMMV).
Physically: -Breasts: Definitely larger with some shape (43" with a band measurement of 40"). They are regularly sore but
not crippling. They are becoming more mobile. I still man pass which will be critical for this summer for
me.
-Hair: No more and no less on my head...sigh/ My body hair is thinning and growing back slowly if I shave an area
-Strength: really no discernible change
-Skin: Definitely. It is so much softer. I love how it feels. I am a lot more aggressive with moisturizer now.
-Face: Really not sure. I think I see a slight change but I could just be getting older
-Senses: My food cravings have changed....M&M Peanuts!!! More wine and less beer. No other big changes.
Mental: I have heard many people talk about an increase in a sense of peace. I don't know that I feel that HRT has caused it by itself. I believe that my therapy and the verbalization on this thread plus HRT all got me to where I am right now, no shame, denial or guilt. I still have anger (not severe or dangerous anger). I think it's just frustration. I am trying to balance my need to transition with my need to deal with the rest of my life. I have this desire to scream "I am transgender and I am transitioning" while holding back because of legitimate (Yes Kim & Moni legitimate...
) timing reasons.
I really wish there was a magic wand.
That's pretty much it. Any questions?
Hugs,
Emma