Hey everyone. Just thought I'd post an update. :)
I've been on HRt for 1 and a half months so far (Estrogen for the last 5 weeks, just started anti-androgens) and here are the changes I've noticed.
Physical:
-My nipples have grown buds and have been very sensitive for the past 4 weeks or so, My breasts have begun to take shape too. My Endo said they were reacting very positively to the HRT and I could end up with possibly a c cup if things continue as they are which is great hehe.
-My muscle mass has decreased a fair amount especially in my back, it has a more slender appearance now.
-My skin has started to soften.
-I don't have near as much Libilo anymore.
Mental: My emotions are much more forth coming certainly. I tear up more easily. My sex drive has also decreased a fair bit too. Plus the best thing is that I feel so happy, the dark depressive thoughts rarely surface anymore and I just feel right you know.
Congrats...i hear it gets a lot better...im three days from my fourth shot myself and it sounds like we are about on the same boat of changes...i dont notice breasts taking shape but i notice larger areolas slightly and nipples...and god they are sensitive! Barely touch em n they hurt!! ;) keep on goin girl!
Hehe I know right, soo sore, I can't even sleep face down anymore :D! You keep going to hun! :)
Quote from: Paige0000 on July 15, 2013, 02:45:55 AM
Hehe I know right, soo sore, I can't even sleep face down anymore :D! You keep going to hun! :)
I found out how to to avoid pain.
Put a pillow at 45 degrees under you (shape of a diamond) so the corner of the pillow rests between your bewbs. Works for me :p
Quote from: Hideyoshi on July 15, 2013, 07:59:42 AM
I found out how to to avoid pain.
Put a pillow at 45 degrees under you (shape of a diamond) so the corner of the pillow rests between your bewbs. Works for me :p
lol that's funny! we all find ways to cope I guess! For me, I got a bra that's my "sleep bra". :)
Also, you are ten months along and still have this pain? oh jeez, guess this is something to look forward to then :) I'm a heavy stomach sleeper, but now my body is adjusting to side sleeper some of the time now to avoid this pressure.
Congrats. Hugs and keep us posted. Shannon
Quote from: spx_1112 on July 19, 2013, 09:57:25 AM
Congrats. Hugs and keep us posted. Shannon
Yep will do. I'll update some photo's soon ;).
I've read a lot about peoples libido's decreasing as they take HRT, is this something that should be a cause for concern? Or do things get better? Or do women just simply have a lower libido?
Quote from: Dreams2014 on July 21, 2013, 09:45:11 AM
I've read a lot about peoples libido's decreasing as they take HRT, is this something that should be a cause for concern? Or do things get better? Or do women just simply have a lower libido?
My libido def. dropped on week two. Its not a bad thing at all :p MUCH more peaceful. It doesn't necessarily always drop, but majority of the time it does.
Quote from: PrincessDayna on July 21, 2013, 07:59:11 PM
My libido def. dropped on week two. Its not a bad thing at all :p MUCH more peaceful. It doesn't necessarily always drop, but majority of the time it does.
Interesting, so you prefer it? As far as gender is concerned, I've only ever experienced a physically male body, packed with T, so I wonder what a lower libido would be like myself.
My first few weeks on E my libido went a bit mad. Felt like a frisky teenager again tbh. Settled down a bit after a while though, and ever since adding an anti-androgen to the mix it has pretty much become a "conscious decision", i.e. my libido is something I can ignore unless I feel like not doing so.
Quote from: Theo on July 22, 2013, 12:06:27 PM
My first few weeks on E my libido went a bit mad. Felt like a frisky teenager again tbh. Settled down a bit after a while though, and ever since adding an anti-androgen to the mix it has pretty much become a "conscious decision", i.e. my libido is something I can ignore unless I feel like not doing so.
This. except the first part. I wont say my dose of AA's, but I was on it before the E injections, and after week two gone. I was actualy frustrated week one it wasnt working, but once week two happened I was ecstatic because I knew *it was working*. Now, its no more random, or morning "swelling" as I refer to it. And more so when orgasm happens which has been twice in the last two monthes now, its a wash over my body feeling, and only once was there discharge. If tmi on that sorry, and I will go so far as to say it wasnt a masucline discharge. I wont ellaborate unless asked but I think anyone who has experienced it for the firt time, it was a-maz-ing. beyond that. and ya. lol.
but ya, suppression of libido was one of the frst things i noticed along with skin sensitivity and nipple soreness. Now, emotional overdrive. when i feel an emotion, i realy truly 100% feel, for the first time in my life, everything seems right with my emotions and is coming along with my body. Month two is doing me good as well...
:)
This ride is ore then I'd ever ask and it just keeps getting better. Now if only I could supress apetite (ya, my endo without saying doseage has my E levels up to around 5k), its like i am pregnant withought the swollen belly and what goes along with that, like a baby and all lol. A ton is going on I am only grasping daily in small amazing amounts because stuff is happening soooo fast <# best of wishes :)
Paige. I had the same reaction and response to my hormones. Within just a few weeks I had hard nipples darker aerials and more breast tissue. Hugs. Shannon
Quote from: Dreams2014 on July 22, 2013, 09:06:19 AM
Interesting, so you prefer it? As far as gender is concerned, I've only ever experienced a physically male body, packed with T, so I wonder what a lower libido would be like myself.
I'm sure everyones reactions vary. I was worried at first it would drop, but now that its 99% gone, im not bothered by it in the least. Things are more peacefull down there. :)