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Title: Just starting HRT, questions.. and advice?
Post by: officialxian on February 28, 2015, 07:25:19 AM
Post by: officialxian on February 28, 2015, 07:25:19 AM
Hullo! I just got my hormones last night!! I'm so excited! I have spironolactone and estradiol. I have to take the estradiol sublingually, which is inconvenient but I'll deal because I'll be happy ^_^ Anyways, I got a general timeline for physical changes from my dr, but when (or will I?) should I expect mental effects? And does anyone have any advice for me? I'm so happy :DD
~Kristi
~Kristi
Title: Re: Just starting HRT, questions.. and advice?
Post by: Cindy on February 28, 2015, 07:35:02 AM
Post by: Cindy on February 28, 2015, 07:35:02 AM
Congratulations young lady!!!!
Oh I so remember that first day!
Many girls get instant relief from E, it is probably just a placebo effect, you feel fantastic because you have started! But it takes a few hours for E to get into your system.
Give it a week or two and get ready for the fun changes. Don't expect too much, just relax and enjoy your new life - it will hit you soon enough! Enjoy, maybe have a nice bubble bath and shave your legs and polish your nails and start to feel all girly :laugh:
Hugs
Oh I so remember that first day!
Many girls get instant relief from E, it is probably just a placebo effect, you feel fantastic because you have started! But it takes a few hours for E to get into your system.
Give it a week or two and get ready for the fun changes. Don't expect too much, just relax and enjoy your new life - it will hit you soon enough! Enjoy, maybe have a nice bubble bath and shave your legs and polish your nails and start to feel all girly :laugh:
Hugs
Title: Re: Just starting HRT, questions.. and advice?
Post by: AnonyMs on February 28, 2015, 07:57:52 AM
Post by: AnonyMs on February 28, 2015, 07:57:52 AM
I got it the next day when I first started. Just amazing. I've no idea if it was the estrogen or from relieving all the built up stress, but it was a great day.
Title: Re: Just starting HRT, questions.. and advice?
Post by: jeni on February 28, 2015, 08:42:32 AM
Post by: jeni on February 28, 2015, 08:42:32 AM
I personally had the immediate psychological placebo effects. Somewhere between then and now (1 month), I am feeling psychological effects that I am confident are due to the hormones. It's all wonderful, regardless of the cause.
Title: Re: Just starting HRT, questions.. and advice?
Post by: officialxian on February 28, 2015, 03:07:59 PM
Post by: officialxian on February 28, 2015, 03:07:59 PM
Awesome! Thank you ladies!!! I do already feel fantastic, and I may polish my nails tonight. The thought of pampering myself and being girly gives me wonderful butterflies. :) You guys are awesome! <3
Title: Re: Just starting HRT, questions.. and advice?
Post by: Rachel on February 28, 2015, 09:11:01 PM
Post by: Rachel on February 28, 2015, 09:11:01 PM
I had a feeling of calm at day 3. 6 weeks later the cumulative effects were really starting to amount to significant changes starting to happen.
Title: Re: Just starting HRT, questions.. and advice?
Post by: ImagineKate on March 01, 2015, 06:46:20 PM
Post by: ImagineKate on March 01, 2015, 06:46:20 PM
In the beginning I had a headache and a slight feeling of nervousness. In a week I had a bit of insomnia, skin softening and scent change.
But it only gets better! Trust me you're gonna enjoy the ride! Congrats!
But it only gets better! Trust me you're gonna enjoy the ride! Congrats!