Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Terra on September 08, 2005, 08:58:06 PM Return to Full Version
Title: How fast does it work?
Post by: Terra on September 08, 2005, 08:58:06 PM
Post by: Terra on September 08, 2005, 08:58:06 PM
Same as the title, being 21, how fast do you think these will work on me?
Title: Re: How fast does it work?
Post by: Cassandra on September 08, 2005, 09:12:27 PM
Post by: Cassandra on September 08, 2005, 09:12:27 PM
By it, I assume you mean hormones. They work as fast as they work. It all depends on your genetics. For some it can be very fast for others it is very slow. Other factors include age and health. Is that what you are asking? Your doctor is the best one to discuss this with you.
Cassie
Cassie
Title: Re: How fast does it work?
Post by: stephanie_craxford on September 08, 2005, 09:24:00 PM
Post by: stephanie_craxford on September 08, 2005, 09:24:00 PM
Hi there Luana,
To add to what Cassie has said It depends on a lot of things, but generally three to six months, and most results are irreversible after a year, but this is a very general rule of thumb. Everyone is different, and some of what it depends on is your metabolism, what is prescribed, the dosage of what is prescribed, how it is delivered, etc... That is why you should be under competent professional medical care to monitor the HRT to ensure your health. Boosting dosages, and increasing hormone types does not equate to faster, better results. Our bodies all react differently.
Chat later
Steph
To add to what Cassie has said It depends on a lot of things, but generally three to six months, and most results are irreversible after a year, but this is a very general rule of thumb. Everyone is different, and some of what it depends on is your metabolism, what is prescribed, the dosage of what is prescribed, how it is delivered, etc... That is why you should be under competent professional medical care to monitor the HRT to ensure your health. Boosting dosages, and increasing hormone types does not equate to faster, better results. Our bodies all react differently.
Chat later
Steph
Title: Re: How fast does it work?
Post by: KelliTGirl on September 22, 2005, 03:40:03 PM
Post by: KelliTGirl on September 22, 2005, 03:40:03 PM
I'm young myself, too. I'm 20.
I really can't say much about time frames, however...I can say that starting at a young age yeilds FAR greater results. Most of the permanent effects from testosterone fully set in by 30. So, the girls that start later in life may take a little longer to develop. With starting young, you're not reversing as much of the damge that testoserone creates. As always, you're mileage will vary.
My point, younger T-Girls GENERALLY get better results from HRT.
I really can't say much about time frames, however...I can say that starting at a young age yeilds FAR greater results. Most of the permanent effects from testosterone fully set in by 30. So, the girls that start later in life may take a little longer to develop. With starting young, you're not reversing as much of the damge that testoserone creates. As always, you're mileage will vary.
My point, younger T-Girls GENERALLY get better results from HRT.
Title: Re: How fast does it work?
Post by: Sarah Louise on September 22, 2005, 04:04:37 PM
Post by: Sarah Louise on September 22, 2005, 04:04:37 PM
Testosterone, I hate it. It does terrible things to your body and when your older it really does take longer for the estrogen to work.
Sarah
Sarah
Title: Re: How fast does it work?
Post by: stephanie on September 22, 2005, 07:26:01 PM
Post by: stephanie on September 22, 2005, 07:26:01 PM
Then I might have a shot at getting decent results, being 27. My therapist has given me the go-ahead to get the preliminary blood tests done so that I'll be able to start hormones. Of course, my family and I are going on vacation day after tomorrow so I won't be able to set an appointment for a week and a half. Oh well, I knew these milestones were slow coming when I decided to go through with it.
Title: Re: How fast does it work?
Post by: KelliTGirl on September 22, 2005, 09:40:17 PM
Post by: KelliTGirl on September 22, 2005, 09:40:17 PM
I should make a big note to say again...Everyone responds differently to HRT. Your mileage may vary.