Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Kirito on October 03, 2014, 07:32:43 PM Return to Full Version
Title: First Day of HRT
Post by: Kirito on October 03, 2014, 07:32:43 PM
Post by: Kirito on October 03, 2014, 07:32:43 PM
Hello, I'm Brandon.
I am the age of 18 and started cross-gender hormone replacement therapy today.
I am, as of today taking Estradiol and Lupron
So far, I have yet to feel any side effects.
My endocrinologist recommended I start at the low dose just to be on the safe side of things.
I agreed, but I felt that I should have asked for a higher dosage. Regardless, I am still happy that I finally started.
He said his plan was to increase the increment of my Estradiol dosage every six months. Eventually in two or so years,
I might even start a Vlog on YouTube or something just to share my story and experiences with other trans people or curious people for the sake of maybe even helping another person.
Sincerely,
Brandon
I am the age of 18 and started cross-gender hormone replacement therapy today.
I am, as of today taking Estradiol and Lupron
So far, I have yet to feel any side effects.
My endocrinologist recommended I start at the low dose just to be on the safe side of things.
I agreed, but I felt that I should have asked for a higher dosage. Regardless, I am still happy that I finally started.
He said his plan was to increase the increment of my Estradiol dosage every six months. Eventually in two or so years,
I might even start a Vlog on YouTube or something just to share my story and experiences with other trans people or curious people for the sake of maybe even helping another person.
Sincerely,
Brandon
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: Rachel on October 03, 2014, 07:49:49 PM
Post by: Rachel on October 03, 2014, 07:49:49 PM
Congratulations and welcome to Susan's.
Dosages are not allowed.
Dosages are not allowed.
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: Kirito on October 03, 2014, 07:56:58 PM
Post by: Kirito on October 03, 2014, 07:56:58 PM
Ah okay. Thank you for telling me.
I adjusted my post.
I adjusted my post.
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: BreezyB on October 03, 2014, 08:08:28 PM
Post by: BreezyB on October 03, 2014, 08:08:28 PM
Congrats Kirito. I know the day I started was a great day in deed. Given your age things I'm sure will go very well for you with HRT, I wish I was able to start earlier but was not the case and that's all good.
I always just listen to my endo and GP. Don't be tempted to stray away from their advice, they have been doing this longer than me anyway lol
I always just listen to my endo and GP. Don't be tempted to stray away from their advice, they have been doing this longer than me anyway lol
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: V M on October 03, 2014, 08:48:53 PM
Post by: V M on October 03, 2014, 08:48:53 PM
Hi Kirito :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
HRT takes awhile to take hold and it sounds like your Dr. is following proper protocol, it will probably be 1-3 months before you start to experience much of a change and 6 months to a year for any real significant changes
Keep in mind it generally takes 3-5 years or more for genetic girls to develop into women
Meanwhile, here's some interesting topics to look over
Please be sure to review
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
HRT takes awhile to take hold and it sounds like your Dr. is following proper protocol, it will probably be 1-3 months before you start to experience much of a change and 6 months to a year for any real significant changes
Keep in mind it generally takes 3-5 years or more for genetic girls to develop into women
Meanwhile, here's some interesting topics to look over
Please be sure to review
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Hugs
V M
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: Emily1996 on October 03, 2014, 11:48:39 PM
Post by: Emily1996 on October 03, 2014, 11:48:39 PM
Good luck on the youtube thing I do it too and it's really a cool thing to make videos on your transitions and good luck on the hrt too!
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: Mariah on October 04, 2014, 12:16:38 AM
Post by: Mariah on October 04, 2014, 12:16:38 AM
Congrats Kirito.
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: mrs izzy on October 04, 2014, 12:38:53 AM
Post by: mrs izzy on October 04, 2014, 12:38:53 AM
Welcome Brandon to Susan's family and congrats on starting HRT.
Title: Re: First Day of HRT
Post by: Newgirl Dani on October 04, 2014, 10:09:01 AM
Post by: Newgirl Dani on October 04, 2014, 10:09:01 AM
Big welcome to you! Many wise people to listen to here, I know they have helped me alot. Hmm Youtube, will watch for. Dani