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So almost four months into HRT and I'm starting to see some changes here and there, however it's been in the oddest ways that I noticed them.   I was clothes shopping and noticed that the guy pants i was trying on didn't quite fit right.   So now I'm looking at how my jeans have been fitting because I have had some rather odd occurrences of getting cat calls over the past few weeks.. totally in boy mode, but I realized that my clothes are fitting.. well girly.. Example jeans that used to slip right down without a belt are now starting to sit lower and stop on something mysterious... HIPS! So how long until things really start "bumping out?"

You got lucky, Gurl....some of us never see hips once past puberty.  :(

:) <--smiling for you!

And only 4 months into HRT?! Ok, now I'm *so* jealous!

I do think that being Puerto Rican may actually help me a little.  Hopefully my heritage will be kind to me with HRT.

 I'm half-convinced that I'm immune to hormones, sometimes.

Congratulations on the hips. Timeframes are impossible to predict, as everything is so individualized, but hopefully things will continue to work in your favour for the months or years to come.

Over 2 years of hrt, measurements went as follow:

Right before hrt: Weight  ~125lbs, waist 28" hips 28"
2 years into it: Weight ~115lbs, waist 25", hips 32"

hrt can really do something... it just took a long time for me

Quote from: J S on August 19, 2012, 08:59:00 AM
Over 2 years of hrt, measurements went as follow:

Right before hrt: Weight  ~125lbs, waist 28" hips 28"
2 years into it: Weight ~115lbs, waist 25", hips 32"

hrt can really do something... it just took a long time for me

What was your age, about?

I started hrt around 17, I'm 19 now, 2 years into it

LOL...Oh, that's why, you young whipperschnapper! If I could find my walker, why I'd... ;)

Your bones weren't hardened into adulthood yet, that's why you got those way cool hips!

Congrats hon!

although I am trying to LOOSE weight waist down - anyone wants some thighs?  ;)

I'm hoping those don't get too out of control for me. Since I ran a lot I had some pretty beefy legs, since I started HRT though I haven't ran, just kept to hiking and walks to help shrink the legs down a little.

Quote from: Vibes6 on August 19, 2012, 01:24:15 PM
Congrats hon!

although I am trying to LOOSE weight waist down - anyone wants some thighs?  ;)

I'm 6' and 145lbs and have enough thigh for 2 people.

While I've always had big girlie hips and butt, my ass is getting more on the boney side, finally. The down side is loosing that natural padding which comes in handy when having to sit for long periods on hard surfaces.

I have no hips and no shape and I envy those who do! 14 years on HRT have done zero for me!

Dunno if this is good but i have 38" hips, 32" waist and 33" underbust atm.
I used to be 37" 28"  32" before transition and some weight gain.
Im still waiting for fat on my hips, they are all bone. I have pictures of myself, and i had the same look as a girl.
I don't get why i was like that, but im not complaining.

I'm slightly out of shape at the moment but my measurements are 40 - 33 - 39 (top to bottom).  I have no idea what I was before transition except when I first started buying clothes I wore size 0 jeans.  Hormones only did so much, fat-transfer and BAS contributed.

3 years on hormones and no hips at all, same goes to boobs. I've been the unluckiest of u all. I still don't know why I really take hormones...maybe just to make my mind think I'm a real girl

Quote from: Silent Killer on August 20, 2012, 02:20:11 AM
3 years on hormones and no hips at all, same goes to boobs. I've been the unluckiest of u all. I still don't know why I really take hormones...maybe just to make my mind think I'm a real girl

I wish I could PM you.

I identify with your issue, and have been working through it. It's not easy, and I've had the same doubts as you state here...

I'm sorry it happened, Silent.

Good for u girl :). I so can't wait till I'm on hormones so I can get bigger hips n a smaller waist cause rite now my body measurements r 32" 26" 32"

Quote from: Silent Killer on August 20, 2012, 02:20:11 AM
3 years on hormones and no hips at all, same goes to boobs. I've been the unluckiest of u all. I still don't know why I really take hormones...maybe just to make my mind think I'm a real girl

From what you are saying, I am going to guess you are rather slender, and don't have a lot of body fat.

Close or not?

So I checked over all measurements and currently I sit at 34-30-36.. think that waist may go down anymore?

Quote from: Penny Gurl on August 20, 2012, 08:06:21 AM
So I checked over all measurements and currently I sit at 34-30-36.. think that waist may go down anymore?

Wow your so similar to me! Im 34-28-36, also Puerto Rican!  ;)

5 months on hormones

 30-24-32 here... rounded up. I'm feeling somewhat small.

Its wonderful isnt it :).


Mine have also grown *yay*.   My old workpants doesnt fit anymore :P, and girljeans fits perfect besides my behind which is just a tad too small but its coming along too. Thank you dad for giving me the genes from your side of the family :).

YES PLEASE!!!!

39"  -  36"  -  39"(band under boobs) 43" over boobs = B+ cup

Hip -  waist - chest

All taken today with tape measure: 23/8/12...

Hips = 'over ass' i.e. the biggest bump, yes?

So the MAIN issue I see now is my waist being some 4 - 5" too FAT, eish!!!

Axélle

Quote from: Kelly J. P. on August 21, 2012, 11:05:19 PM
30-24-32 here... rounded up. I'm feeling somewhat small.

Be happy....my measurements are 46-42-42.   :(

With satisfactory weight loss and HRT effects, I'm hoping to get 44-36-40...just hinting at an F figure... :-\

< 14 years on hormones and no sign of any hips!

Quote from: Lady_Oracle on August 21, 2012, 09:24:37 PM
Wow your so similar to me! Im 34-28-36, also Puerto Rican!  ;)

5 months on hormones

:)
Well you got a little head start on me.. here's to hopin' that the latin jeans do their thing.  I do have to say Puerto Rican ladies do have a nice shape!

 :-\ now am confused as well...

this might help:
http://www.atwinkleinyoureyedesign.com/measure.htm (http://www.atwinkleinyoureyedesign.com/measure.htm)
http://www.tigersports.com/clothingsizechart.aspx (http://www.tigersports.com/clothingsizechart.aspx)
Female Measurement Chart (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fclo/5186031236/#)

well shoulders: 40 (with arms) 35 (under arms) and 36 at chest/bust area  :embarrassed:  :(
waist (belly button) - narrowest part of abdomen: 34/35
Hips? above butt/where butt starts (old waist or slightly lower/guys waist)  35

:(  ... I feel huge...  :(   :'(

Thanks for the measurement guide, visual aides are always a plus!

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I hate my hips :( ... cuz there aren't any there!!!

Quote from: Alainaluvsu on August 23, 2012, 12:01:02 AM
I hate my hips :( ... cuz there aren't any there!!!

I'm glad I'm not the only one with no hips Alaina!

I'd actually like to see photographs of those people who claim to have hips?

4 months on HRT and I'm

38b 32 36

I was a 44 chest and a 38 inch waist before i started.  Diet and exercise and good genetics i guess. My hips and butt were the first to show up to the party.

Quote from: TessaM on August 23, 2012, 07:17:06 AM
Ok im sooo happy I just measured myself! I think I started somewhere like 27 waist and 29 hips. This was when I was 119 pounds. ok, I did gain quite a bit of weight (im going to try to get to 125 again, 128) BUT my measurement are now 29 waist and 35 HIPS. 35!!! I weight about 133-135.  Maybe my weight gain had something to do with it? because I had this weird plan, where Id practically get to an anorexic weight, and then eat a whole bunch for it to go to more female areas (the new fat deposits.) Judging by my results, I guess it worked! I was thinking of doing this all again but I like not starving myself lol, im just going to eat healthy and maybe shed an inch or two off my waist. A lot of weight still went right to my midsection unfortunately. But I have measurements to prove my gains, im so happy! This is 6 months of HRT. woohoo!!!

I was tryin' for the same thing, right before HRT I was working out like crazy because I wanted to try and drop down to my lowest possible boy weight so that anything that came back would be in the female areas.   And I have noticed a bit more padding in the but, the

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on August 23, 2012, 04:08:35 AM
I'm glad I'm not the only one with no hips Alaina!

I'd actually like to see photographs of those people who claim to have hips?

Allrighty, there we go. Best I can get with my cell :)

That's a 39" ass for you, not that it really shows... doesn't it?
The whole story with hips actually hangs A LOT with a small WAIST, and THAT is not what I have (yet?). Not at a 36" waist at any rate :(

Axélle

Quote from: dumb bunny on August 23, 2012, 10:01:37 AM
It'll look more disproportionate with the pic taken from up.

He-he, anyone to give me a hand from below? Arms to short  :o Eish!

Axélle

Quote from: Axélle on August 23, 2012, 09:50:15 AM
Allrighty, there we go. Best I can get with my cell :)

That's a 39" ass for you, not that it really shows... doesn't it?
The whole story with hips actually hangs A LOT with a small WAIST, and THAT is not what I have (yet?). Not at a 36" waist at any rate :(

Axélle

Really sorry Axélle but I can't see any hips going on there! it looks more like my body shape.

Has anyone in here got a female body shape?

Ok I made some measurements for fun.

Waist 33.1 in



Hips 40.2 in

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on August 23, 2012, 10:39:21 AM
Really sorry Axélle but I can't see any hips going on there! it looks more like my body shape.

Has anyone in here got a female body shape?

Well sweetie, if you have a 39" ass like I have, and never mind waist now, I spoke about it, and your band size is also about 38 - 39" what would be your complaint I may ask?

The only complaint THAN would be a lack of WAIST... not HIPS... right? Right.

Just trying to be realistic in one's expectations - may help...

Axélle

@Tessa

Darn it, I knew it, I should have lost more weight before starting HRT... :-( At 5'9" and 165-170 I am way too fat and the fat distribution won't take on female proportions... :-( Should I stop HRT and lose more weight? How much should I weigh for my height to be super skinny?

Girls, what happened with your obliques as you progressed with HRT? Did they slim down or went AWOL? I'm curious about that... *shrugs*

Quote from: Elena G on August 23, 2012, 01:04:50 PM
Girls, what happened with your obliques as you progressed with HRT? Did they slim down or went AWOL? I'm curious about that... *shrugs*

For me atleast, every thing has started to get softer and in addition I've gained a little more felxability, so basically they've been thining. Still there, just not as defined as before.

Quote from: Bella on August 24, 2012, 11:14:40 AM
I don't really understand the question? :)

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Quote from: Naturally Blonde on August 23, 2012, 04:08:35 AM
I'd actually like to see photographs of those people who claim to have hips?

I'm not saying I have hips, I am just saying I have the measurements that I posted earlier in this thread.  Posting pic in Avatar thing.

I am still uncomfortable with what I look like, especially in photos.  I really hate photos.  Fortunately I can imagine I look better the rest of the time or just put it out of my mind.

When I look at this pic (avatar), I see a gorilla.   

Quote from: Noey Noonesson on August 24, 2012, 06:32:57 PM

I'm not saying I have hips, I am just saying I have the measurements that I posted earlier in this thread.  Posting pic in Avatar thing.

I am still uncomfortable with what I look like, especially in photos.  I really hate photos.  Fortunately I can imagine I look better the rest of the time or just put it out of my mind.

When I look at this pic (avatar), I see a gorilla.

If you are referring to your own avatar I would have to disagree. You definitely have a feminine figure, not gorilla like at all. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between your body and that of a ciswoman from that picture.

Quote from: Noey Noonesson on August 24, 2012, 06:32:57 PM

I'm not saying I have hips, I am just saying I have the measurements that I posted earlier in this thread.  Posting pic in Avatar thing.

I am still uncomfortable with what I look like, especially in photos.  I really hate photos.  Fortunately I can imagine I look better the rest of the time or just put it out of my mind.

When I look at this pic (avatar), I see a gorilla.

Quote from: MaidofOrleans on August 24, 2012, 06:49:06 PM
If you are referring to your own avatar I would have to disagree. You definitely have a feminine figure, not gorilla like at all. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between your body and that of a ciswoman from that picture.

I agree with Maid of Orleans! it's pretty damn good! it seems to be working on you going by the pic. I'm envious of you! the best so far! your whole body is the right rounded physical female fat distribution and your body doesn't look male at all!

I guess your success is your inherited genetics? also what meds are you on?

Quote from: Bella on August 23, 2012, 11:28:31 AM
Oh yes, the "ideal" .7 ratio.. I get the idea of it and all, but it's also a load of.. you know. If your ratio is .7 you might be on track, but it doesn't mean you're "ideal". You might prefer the narrow waist/wide hips look, and so a <.7 ratio would be more "ideal". It's all a matter of how you want to look. I adore tiny waists to wide hips, and so the ratios I favor typically are <.7. Someone else might prefer something else.

Doesn't the "ideal" ratio mean that it's what men tend to find most attractive on average? Because that leads to the question, what about those of who don't care about being attractive to men? I will definitely want validation and support from the important men in my life but I am attracted to women and the group of people whose respect I want is women. I don't need a .7 hip ratio for that.

(of course, being attractive to A man doesn't require any particular ratio either...)

Fat redistribution has given me some hips  :)   

I'm not quite as curvy as I'd like to be but the combination of the loss of muscle mass and development of boobs has given me a fairly feminine shape and not to brag, but I feel that I have a fairly good shape compared to most cis women of my age  :)

I just wish I could lose a little more of this belly  :P

Quote from: Naturally Blonde on August 24, 2012, 07:59:45 PM

I agree with Maid of Orleans! it's pretty damn good! it seems to be working on you going by the pic. I'm envious of you! the best so far! your whole body is the right rounded physical female fat distribution and your body doesn't look male at all!

I guess your success is your inherited genetics? also what meds are you on?

I was standing in front of a mirror, about two and a half feet from the mirror when I took the pic.  The camera is just below my butt.  So there is a chance my hips look a little bigger because they are closer to the camera lens?  Not sure how mirrors work or if that is a factor but thought it was worth mentioning.

Yes, because I transitioned late it is likely that it is mostly genetics however I did have a fat transfer performed by Dr. Pat in Thailand a couple of years ago (I think he just tried to make my butt rounder).  Not sure how much difference it made.  As far as HRT I probably take less than most people, normally I take .625 Premarin once a day but about a month ago I began taking two a day.  I doubt my body has changed any.

I had SRS in 2004 and have been on various dosages of estrogen and progesterone for about 12 years now.

PS, thank you for the comments, nice to hear. ^_^

Quote from: Noey Noonesson on August 24, 2012, 10:31:12 PM

I was standing in front of a mirror, about two and a half feet from the mirror when I took the pic.  The camera is just below my butt.  So there is a chance my hips look a little bigger because they are closer to the camera lens?  Not sure how mirrors work or if that is a factor but thought it was worth mentioning.

Yes, because I transitioned late it is likely that it is mostly genetics however I did have a fat transfer performed by Dr. Pat in Thailand a couple of years ago (I think he just tried to make my butt rounder).  Not sure how much difference it made.  As far as HRT I probably take less than most people, normally I take .625 Premarin once a day but about a month ago I began taking two a day.  I doubt my body has changed any.

I had SRS in 2004 and have been on various dosages of estrogen and progesterone for about 12 years now.

PS, thank you for the comments, nice to hear. ^_^

Well, so far it's you that wins the hips/waist 'price' - for me.

I have taken quite some photos with my cell, in my own setting... it all sucks and I cannot really see what I'm doing.

But as I said, this far you win the price for the under 60s! maybe under 50s also, actually I'd be little surprised :)

Now! Anyone that is willing to come out OVER 60! As myself (66) and only 2 years on HRT --- before I suggest I win the Paul Bunyan price? Or was that 'Paula'... :)


Axélle
PS: so much for 39" bottoms...

PPS: I guess I'll need surgery to improve any of this... had a quote for tummy tuck (Lipectomy) Thai Baht 220'000 US$ 7'000.00 .... anyone?

I've always had huge hips even before hrt. I got my mom's side of a more curvy body, which would be horrible looking if I wasn't transsexual lol. But my hips measure 39" but my waist is 24 so you can see why I don't like them =p. But to be honest it's a part of feeling womanly when you have hips or boobs. Just  my two cents =)

Quote from: violetdancer94 on September 01, 2012, 02:46:58 AM
I've always had huge hips even before hrt. I got my mom's side of a more curvy body, which would be horrible looking if I wasn't transsexual lol. But my hips measure 39" but my waist is 24 so you can see why I don't like them =p. But to be honest it's a part of feeling womanly when you have hips or boobs. Just  my two cents =)

If you ask me, 39" bottom is no big deal. A size 36 (UK) - BUT a 24" waist sure is!

24/39 = an almost unbelievable 0.61 factor...

Just saying,
Axx

I'll post a little update...I lover wearing capris, but I have one pair I haven't worn, because they apparently are "hip hugger" types where one needs to have hips or else they'll fall down. Didn't like the idea of constantly pulling them up, so never wore them.

Here it is about 6 months+ on HRT, and I can wear them! They still slide down a bit, but not enough to flash ass-crack, so I am ok with it...but the fact they don't slide OFF over time is pretty awesome!

Hips? Maybe...more likely a little fatter in the upper thighs, but hey I'll take it!

:)

Quote from: violetdancer94 on September 01, 2012, 02:46:58 AM
I've always had huge hips even before hrt. I got my mom's side of a more curvy body, which would be horrible looking if I wasn't transsexual lol. But my hips measure 39" but my waist is 24 so you can see why I don't like them =p. But to be honest it's a part of feeling womanly when you have hips or boobs. Just  my two cents =)

39 inch hips on a 24 inch waist? Wow. I know a cis woman who has 37-24-38 measurements (she runs an amazing blog about bra fitting and clothing, Thin and Curvy-I strongly recommend everyone who wears a bra to read her blog), but I always figured that a trans woman couldn't have measurements like that because of skeletal issues. You got some curves right there.

Quote from: violetdancer94 on September 01, 2012, 02:46:58 AM
I've always had huge hips even before hrt. I got my mom's side of a more curvy body, which would be horrible looking if I wasn't transsexual lol. But my hips measure 39" but my waist is 24 so you can see why I don't like them =p. But to be honest it's a part of feeling womanly when you have hips or boobs. Just  my two cents =)

Please post pic.  Must see to believe.

I'm hopeful about getting some hip fat but not delusional...

Pre-HRT my waist/hips were 27-28"/35-36" and it's about the same right now 3ish months in. But my only real changes have been breast growth so far anyway. I never had a problem with hips wearing pants and stuff but embarrassingly I can have some slight problems filling out the butt ::)

Actually my only real problem with my hips is the hip contour... the fat there is pretty even but I have a wide pelvis so the contour from waist to hips has like... a big valley where jeans sit. I really hope that will fill out.

Quote from: Noey Noonesson on September 02, 2012, 05:03:28 AM

Please post pic.  Must see to believe.

THIS!

Thank you please violetdancer94...

Axx

Sure 24-39 are crazy measurements I would like to see.
I've just started HRT and I've got 34.25/32.25/40.35. Still 20 pounds to lose.

My upper thighs definitely have more fat than previously. Yay! ...err, wait...I think? OMG  ??? How do I get the fat OFF my thighs!?!

:D

Quote from: Beth Andrea on September 03, 2012, 11:17:53 PMMy upper thighs definitely have more fat than previously. Yay! ...err, wait...I think? OMG  ??? How do I get the fat OFF my thighs!?!

Welcome to your brand new estrogen-predominant endocrine system...  :D