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Title: Five days into HRT
Post by: Coffeedrew on August 31, 2018, 09:23:49 PM
Post by: Coffeedrew on August 31, 2018, 09:23:49 PM
On day one for the first time in my life I could sit and do a task with out distraction.My sex drive has been a huge problem all my life.I could never go a day without addressing it two times +.I felt a aura of clamness and a sense of wellbeing.Note these changes I experienced are with proper medical care and I have a endocrinologist that treats transgender people regularly.I do not want to discuss medical information period. Obviously, spiro and e is what I am on.
I just want to update how I feel and provide some information for people.YMMV!!
Fast forward to day five, I feel horniness but for the first time in my life the urge is gone.I am very happy with that.One of the biggest dysphoria causes was how bad I smelled when I sweat before this.I happy to say the strong smell is diminishing rapidly.My personal sense of smell is slightly better (I pick up on things more easily) I should really say it feels like I was in a fog my whole life and it's cleared up.I feel like I have more anxiety though and I feel more connected to it.(picking up on the feeling) I talk more with my family.I have noticed more things in my life in the last five days.(even though day one and two were rough.) I have a weird problem that never bothered me before.Women seem different I feel like I focus on them more and less on guys.(Woman seem more beautiful?)Idk that's a weird one I cannot explain.I identified as bisexual before.I made it a super priority to drink more water and spiro does make me pee more.Its not that bad yet just a minor inconvenience right now.My skin feels slightly softer on different parts of my body.Overall, I was scared to start HRT, but with the changes I have seen so far.I cannot imagine my self going back.The only negative of starting HRT is it's a lifelong thing.I say it scares me only if modern society were to collapse.Idk how I would get HRT.
I just want to update how I feel and provide some information for people.YMMV!!
Fast forward to day five, I feel horniness but for the first time in my life the urge is gone.I am very happy with that.One of the biggest dysphoria causes was how bad I smelled when I sweat before this.I happy to say the strong smell is diminishing rapidly.My personal sense of smell is slightly better (I pick up on things more easily) I should really say it feels like I was in a fog my whole life and it's cleared up.I feel like I have more anxiety though and I feel more connected to it.(picking up on the feeling) I talk more with my family.I have noticed more things in my life in the last five days.(even though day one and two were rough.) I have a weird problem that never bothered me before.Women seem different I feel like I focus on them more and less on guys.(Woman seem more beautiful?)Idk that's a weird one I cannot explain.I identified as bisexual before.I made it a super priority to drink more water and spiro does make me pee more.Its not that bad yet just a minor inconvenience right now.My skin feels slightly softer on different parts of my body.Overall, I was scared to start HRT, but with the changes I have seen so far.I cannot imagine my self going back.The only negative of starting HRT is it's a lifelong thing.I say it scares me only if modern society were to collapse.Idk how I would get HRT.
Title: Re: Five days into HRT
Post by: Northern Star Girl on August 31, 2018, 09:40:03 PM
Post by: Northern Star Girl on August 31, 2018, 09:40:03 PM
@Coffeedrew
Dear Coffeedrew:
At the risk of me telling you what you may have already heard... here is important stuff for you and anyone that is considering HRT or at the beginning their HRT journey should be aware of...
...here are some of my thoughts as it may relate to what you might expect.
As has been stated over and over here on the Forums... and by me in many of my past comments on various posts, HRT will work uniquely in your own unique body.
What you read about other transitioning members experiences with HRT most likely will not be identical to your own experiences.
Some will experience more significant changes more quickly and then some will experience less significant changes more slowly.... it is all up to your genes and how your body reacts to the HRT. Your doctor will undoubtedly be looking at your frequent blood test results during your journey to determine if any alterations in the HRT regimen are needed.
The adage that you have probably already heard regarding HRT and how it may work for various individuals is "YMMV" meaning that Your Mileage May Vary.
PATIENCE is definitely required.... usually not much happens very quickly with HRT... but changes will happen. Do some reading of other transitioners posts and look at many of the posted HRT timelines and the before and after pictures. .... they can give you a rough idea of what you MIGHT expect.
Many times the very first noticeable changes can be felt and seen within the first 2 to 6 months... breast tenderness, breast bud lumps forming under the nipples and possibly changes in body hair growth, your own body and urine smell, changes in erections becoming less intense, libido, etc.
Without a doubt this can be very "EXCITING and SCARY all at the same time." One needs to hang on for an amazing ride. Some of my best and most appreciated and dramatic body changes happened at about the 5 month point through the start of year #2 of my HRT journey.
Even though I was able to very successfully pass before I went full-time... when I did go full-time at the 1 1/2 year mark I have been passing 100% of the time. Of course that is just my experience, I suppose I can thank my body makeup and my genes for all that.
We are here to rejoice with you in the good times and to support you in the not so good times.
One more time.... PATIENCE is required. The attitude of many people today is "I want it all and I want it now" ... that will not apply to HRT. You might want to re-read what I just wrote so you can get a good grasp of the details that I mentioned.
I will be looking forward to your continued updates as you feel free to post them.
Hugs and well wishes
Danielle
Dear Coffeedrew:
At the risk of me telling you what you may have already heard... here is important stuff for you and anyone that is considering HRT or at the beginning their HRT journey should be aware of...
...here are some of my thoughts as it may relate to what you might expect.
As has been stated over and over here on the Forums... and by me in many of my past comments on various posts, HRT will work uniquely in your own unique body.
What you read about other transitioning members experiences with HRT most likely will not be identical to your own experiences.
Some will experience more significant changes more quickly and then some will experience less significant changes more slowly.... it is all up to your genes and how your body reacts to the HRT. Your doctor will undoubtedly be looking at your frequent blood test results during your journey to determine if any alterations in the HRT regimen are needed.
The adage that you have probably already heard regarding HRT and how it may work for various individuals is "YMMV" meaning that Your Mileage May Vary.
PATIENCE is definitely required.... usually not much happens very quickly with HRT... but changes will happen. Do some reading of other transitioners posts and look at many of the posted HRT timelines and the before and after pictures. .... they can give you a rough idea of what you MIGHT expect.
Many times the very first noticeable changes can be felt and seen within the first 2 to 6 months... breast tenderness, breast bud lumps forming under the nipples and possibly changes in body hair growth, your own body and urine smell, changes in erections becoming less intense, libido, etc.
Without a doubt this can be very "EXCITING and SCARY all at the same time." One needs to hang on for an amazing ride. Some of my best and most appreciated and dramatic body changes happened at about the 5 month point through the start of year #2 of my HRT journey.
Even though I was able to very successfully pass before I went full-time... when I did go full-time at the 1 1/2 year mark I have been passing 100% of the time. Of course that is just my experience, I suppose I can thank my body makeup and my genes for all that.
We are here to rejoice with you in the good times and to support you in the not so good times.
One more time.... PATIENCE is required. The attitude of many people today is "I want it all and I want it now" ... that will not apply to HRT. You might want to re-read what I just wrote so you can get a good grasp of the details that I mentioned.
I will be looking forward to your continued updates as you feel free to post them.
Hugs and well wishes
Danielle
Title: Re: Five days into HRT
Post by: Coffeedrew on September 01, 2018, 08:09:37 AM
Post by: Coffeedrew on September 01, 2018, 08:09:37 AM
I understand completely. I was excited and tired last night.I also know changes do not happen over night.I was just being honest with my feelings. I definatly want people to read over your advice if they read this.I read it three times.I want to reclairfiy the things that I have felt have been small changes, but for me personally they have had a huge impact.I will probably give a update month by month every 3-5 months.I also think that this stage is a rediscovery process and I am merely finding my trueself.
Thanks for the support. :)
Thanks for the support. :)