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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Thylacin on December 20, 2013, 04:32:01 PM

Title: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Thylacin on December 20, 2013, 04:32:01 PM
I had my doctor's appointment yesterday and he sent in my prescriptions. Unfortunately they didn't have what I needed in stock, so I had to wait until today. I just got back from the pharmacy, got my prescription for estradiol and spiro, as well as Retin-A, everything was covered by insurance, and as of an hour ago, I've begun HRT!

YAY!

I'm feeling so many emotions right now. Happiness, excitement, anxiety, worry...

From all of your personal experiences, what's the first thing I might possibly notice? I feel like the first few weeks/months will feel like they're taking forever!

I would love any advice for me going into this big change in my life.


Also, YAY!

Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: FalseHybridPrincess on December 20, 2013, 04:47:33 PM
 :D congratz

patience my dear , it will take some time unfortunatly...

I think the first thing  I noticed was the decrease of libido...
after that skin and odor changes and also acne issues gone...

as far as more drastic changes like hair , muscle etc ,,,it needs more time :(
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Jenny07 on December 20, 2013, 04:52:58 PM
Like FlasePrincess said be patient but you just might wake up one morning with these.
So be careful what you wish for. Mine arrived recently.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DH.4608505441552572%26amp%3Bpid%3D15.1&hash=1b61fe264cda55755a50f1794a842ef4260ac5a4)

Baby Boobies! ;D
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Thylacin on December 20, 2013, 04:53:11 PM
Quote from: FalsePrincess on December 20, 2013, 04:47:33 PM
:Dcongratz

patience my dear , it will take some time unfortunatly...

I think the first thing  I noticed was the decrease of libido...
after that skin and odor changes and also acne issues gone...

as far as more drastic changes like hair , muscle etc ,,,it needs more time :(


Oh of course. I am a patient person. I'm just super excited to be taking this big step :D
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Thylacin on December 20, 2013, 04:53:57 PM
Quote from: Jenny07 on December 20, 2013, 04:52:58 PM
Like FlasePrincess said be patient but you just might wake up one morning with these.
So be careful what you wish for. Mine arrived recently.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DH.4608505441552572%26amp%3Bpid%3D15.1&hash=1b61fe264cda55755a50f1794a842ef4260ac5a4)

Baby Boobies! ;D

Literally just wake up one morning with significant differences?
O.o
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Ms. OBrien CVT on December 20, 2013, 04:54:55 PM
Welcome to the Dark Side.   >:-) >:-) >:-) >:-)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi9.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa73%2FLudeman99%2FBlog%2520Pics%2Femperor_palpatine.jpg&hash=1e785fd9959956266bfb4d98d1024490e62c2e66)

We have cookies.   ;D
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visualphotos.com%2Fphoto%2F2x2591826%2Fportrait_of_woman_with_plate_of_cookies_600-00934392.jpg&hash=9ab07f3d14c7acde89a83e83d2c938d378005021)
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Ashey on December 20, 2013, 05:14:30 PM
Quote from: Thylacin on December 20, 2013, 04:53:57 PM
Literally just wake up one morning with significant differences?
O.o

It can happen. :laugh:

Congrazzles btw. :)
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Tessa James on December 20, 2013, 05:44:43 PM
Congratulations on a huge milestone.  I was totally anxious to get going and was simply euphoric for months.  My smile wouldn't quit.  I recall my first changes being a sense of being right and calm.   After a couple of weeks some very welcome tingling in my breasts started.  Libido and soft skin changes were very welcome too.

It may not really be magic but the results for me are divine.

Thanks for the Retin-A tip.  I may need a gallon or two

Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Thylacin on December 20, 2013, 05:51:45 PM
Quote from: Tessa James on December 20, 2013, 05:44:43 PM

Thanks for the Retin-A tip.  I may need a gallon or two
The thanks should go here :D

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,155317.msg1299728.html
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Kaelin on December 20, 2013, 11:50:10 PM
The first thing I noticed was a slightly heightened sense of smell... within an hour.  I think it has died down, though.
Title: Re: :D I've begun! YAY!
Post by: Thylacin on December 21, 2013, 09:20:46 AM
Quote from: Kaelin on December 20, 2013, 11:50:10 PM
The first thing I noticed was a slightly heightened sense of smell... within an hour.  I think it has died down, though.

That's pretty quick. I've not noticed that. Also, I'm starting on a low dose and gradually moving up every few weeks.