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[mandig]

hello, i have just joined and wanted to say hello.i am mandi 48 yrs old pre op transexual,just starting hormones and have been having therapy for a couple of months now.i am looking for help and advice and friendship in my transition to the woman i have always been.........mandi x

[Kellsie]

Welcome to Susans Mandi.  I have been on HRT for 6 months and if you need anything feel free to ask.

[Randi]

Hello there and welcome to the forums. You will find very much info here and also will find help on those days when you don't feel confident.

Randi

[Pippa]

Welcome,   

I have been on 'mones for ten months and other members have been so for far longer.  I am sure any questions you have can be answered.

Have fun,

Pippa

[mandig]

thank you for all your welcomes 
Post Merge: February 08, 2010, 01:18:29 PM
one thing i did want to ask ? how long is it after the start of hormones do you notice the tenderness of skin and the female feelings starting ? i cant wait so i can begin to feel like the woman i am.............mandi x

[Chrissty]

Hi Mandi,

Welcome to Susan's from the UK

..and I'm pre-everything, so I still have to fetch the tea and cakes....

I'm sure one of our "mods" will be along shortly to suggest you read the forum guidelines...please do.... as there are some useful hints and info as well as the usual do's and dont's...



Chrissty

[mandig]

thanks chrissty. i am in the uk too  ............mandi x

[Janet_Girl]

Hi Mandi,

Welcome to our little family. Over 4000 strong. That would be one heck of a family reunion.

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But remember we are family here, your family now. And it is always nice to have another sister.

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Hugs and Love,
Janet

[Chrissty]

thanks chrissty. i am in the uk too  ............mandi x

Looks like I'll have to get out the teacups rather than the mugs then..

....one thing i did want to ask ? how long is it after the start of hormones do you notice the tenderness of skin and the female feelings starting ? i cant wait so i can begin to feel like the woman i am.............mandi x

A lot will depend on what you are prescribed if you are with the NHS.... It's seems quite common in the UK to start us on Adrogen blockers for 3 to 6 months before adding any Estrogen to the mix....but regardless of the meds some mild effects could be experienced after as little as a few weeks (ie: a mild version of those feelings you talk about), but more noticable effects usually take a minumum of a few months, to a year, to kick in..

...I'm sure your prescribing doctor will explain the expected symptoms/risks/timescales for your specific meds before you start taking them...

Chrissty

[K8]

Hi Mandi.  Welcome to Susan's.

I noticed effects on anti-androgens in three days.  (As always, your results may be different.)  I felt "right" for the first time since puberty.

The effects of the estrogen were slower for me to feel.  I don't remember exactly, but it seemed like it was about 6-8 weeks before I felt a tenderness around my breasts.  The visual effects - being able to see growth - took longer.

Look around here at Susan's, Mandi.  There's lots of good information and good people here.

Happy exploring.

- Kate

[azSam]

Heya and Welcome!

[Nigella]

Hi Mandi and welcome to the Alice in Wonderland journey,

I too come from the uk, there are a few Brits here but one big family. All the best



Stardust

[mandig]

thank you to everyone for making me so welcome...............mandi x