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Today is the two month mark on HRT. So far I've developed to a good Tanner II in breast growth which, if it continues this quickly, might cause some issues before I'm ready. My skin is softer and I get cold easier. My sense of smell has increased and strong male body odour is a turnoff. I lost 15 lbs. in two weeks due to a lot of my anxiety going away but some has returned (and 5 lbs with it). The mental effects haven't been as profound as I had hoped. I'm still having issues with depression and anxiety so I hope that resolves as I move forward.  My facial structure has started to change some and I've noticed some changes in my hips and abdomen. Hair growth on my face and body have definitely slowed down (yay!).

It's been quite the ride so far. I'm very interested to see where I am in the next two months.

I've noticed since being on progesterone, I never get cold anymore. :) I take a high dose though. Sometimes, even on bio-identical P, some girls get a little depressed, down and irritable, something to watch out for. ;)

Congratulations on your two-month mark. It's encouraging that you have seen some physical changes already. Today is my one-month mark on HRT. The biggest thing that I've noticed so far is him a lot more calm, more relaxed. I even seem to be sleeping better. I'm quite enjoying the heightened senses. Colors are a lot more vivid to me and I am starting to sense more smells than I have in the past and last night was the first time in a long long time I was actually cold. This is a very new to me. I wish you a safe journey on your transition May the Angels be looking over you at all times.

Hugs,

Melissa Ann

Good progress you have encountered for sure!  The months to come will make you smile even more.  I'm looking for hair to stop growing on my chest.  When I see pictures of women/transwomen in tops that expose their necks and arms, I'm really jealous of the clean look.  Sigh.

Being cold is a good sign those hormones are working, a great excuse to wear boots in fall :)

Progesterone helps me keep warm. :)

Congratulations, Wynternight!!!

I just came across this post, coincidentally, on the day of my very own two-month mark!  It's crazy how two different people's journeys to actualizing the person trapped inside of them for so long can vary so much.

As for me, my changes haven't exactly been profound either lol; pretty much all of the changes have been physical.  The good news is that the physical changes have been satisfying: My weight has dropped from 180 to 150 (muscle loss....lots to go), I've developed subcutaneous fat on my back and other places, my waist went from 31 to 27.5, body hair is mostly blonde now, and my hips got big somewhere along the way.  Oh, and best of all, erections are gone lol.

Overall, I'm happier, but when something disappoints me, it's pretty much guaranteed that I will eventually cry about it.  I'm so incredibly anxious and ready to just pass without even trying, and to live life as who I really am.  Every once in a while, I really get my hopes up (due to scrutinizing myself in the mirror) that I'm passable, and that at least someone will accidentally call me "ma'am" or something.  Inevitably, I get called "sir" like a dozen times a day, and it's really discouraging.

The good news for all of us is that, as far as I understand, anyway, the changes caused my hormones ultimately never stop occurring as long as you're on HRT.  :eusa_clap: 

The two and a half month mark is fast approaching. Any updates?

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Quote from: michelle1 on November 13, 2014, 05:07:53 PM
The two and a half month mark is fast approaching. Any updates?

My skin is still softer, my hair growth (body) has slowed, I continue to lose weight and fat is shifting. Emotionally I'm all over the place, my breast growth continues and I'm getting to the point that getting called "sir" is the exception, not the rule. I may have to move up my timetables a wee bit earlier. :D

I'm waiting on the results of my first labs since starting HRT. Really anxious to see where my hormones levels are sitting.

Sounds like wonderful improvement! When will those tests come back from the lab?

Quote from: michelle1 on November 14, 2014, 01:34:31 PM
Sounds like wonderful improvement! When will those tests come back from the lab?

I'm hoping next week. The suspense is killing me.