Quote from: EmilyEml on November 13, 2018, 10:15:13 AM
Hello, I was on HRT for just a bit over a month before but had to stop about a month ago (for personal non-medical reasons). I had tender lumps behind my nipples, and they are still a bit tender, but not as bad as they once were. They are nodule like lumps right behind my nipple on both sides.
Because of those nodules, I know that things were going to starting. I am about to go on them again in a few weeks, but I would like to know if anyone else has had this happen to them, and when I go back on, will it be like starting over again from scratch or will things pick up from where I left off (assuming the same dosage is provided)?
Also, please let me know any other thoughts that you might have.
Just a bit about myself, I am in a position in life where I am very successful in the male role, and I will need to maintain this for as long as I can. I am a father of two and a husband. My transition will be kept very private. I don't anticipate on dressing up unless my wife digs it.
@EmilyEml As you found out the
3 or 4 week point of your exciting HRT journey you most certainly did begin to feel and see some things happening in a much more noticeable way.
As you noted you first experienced some changes particularly in your nipples and breasts... soreness, lumps (breast buds) forming under the nipples (and in my case at the same time frame my nipples were very erect and sensitive most of the time) .... then at 3 months into HRT most transitioners will maybe start seeing things happening more significantly and at a quicker rate including possibly more changes and growth in your breasts and nipples, reduced body hair growth, your own body and urine smell, changes in
erections becoming less intense, libido, etc.
The transition journey is indeed exciting. If you have done any reading yet of some of the other postings and threads here on the Forums it has been stated over and over that HRT will work uniquely in your own unique body. What you read about other transitioning members experiences with HRT most likely
will not be identical to your own experiences.
The adage that we use here regarding HRT and how it may work for various individuals is "
YMMV" meaning that Your Mileage May Vary.Some will experience more significant changes more quickly and then some will experience less significant changes more slowly.... it is all up to your genes and how your body reacts to the HRT.
PATIENCE is required.... usually not much happens very quickly with HRT... but changes will happen.
Without a doubt this can be very "EXCITING and SCARY all at the same time." One needs to hang on for an amazing ride. Some of my best and most appreciated and dramatic body changes happened to me at about the 5 or 6 month point and through the start of year #2 of my HRT journey.
Even though I was able to very successfully pass before I went full-time... when I did go full-time at the 1 1/2 year mark I had been passing 100% of the time. Of course that is just my own personal experience, I suppose I can thank my unique body makeup and my genes for all that.
You will not see dramatic changes on a daily or weekly basis. I found that by taking my photo once a month that when compared with previous monthly photos, the changes were quite noticeable and very motivating.
Thank you for sharing the start of your story with all of us.
Wishing you well, and if you decide to proceed we will be eagerly following your postings and transition progress as you continue toward your goal.
Danielle
