im 19 years old and should be starting my HRT before my 20th is this a good age to transition compared to people who transition in they're late 30s 40+ i keep thinking i should have just come out and said something when i was 12 but i was to afraid of what my family and friends would say/do. looking at my profile avatar do you think that HRT will have a good effect on me ? :)
This is a super-early start. Your bone growth plates aren't even closed yet, meaning your pelvis will probably widen a bit, giving you fuller hips. Is it better now than in 20 years? Absolutely. Congratulations, you lucky girl. Keep us updated.
Good luck,
Tegan
Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on April 04, 2014, 08:48:37 PM
This is a super-early start. Your bone growth plates aren't even closed yet, meaning your pelvis will probably widen a bit, giving you fuller hips. Is it better now than in 20 years? Absolutely. Congratulations, you lucky girl. Keep us updated.
Good luck,
Tegan
thank you for the fast reply. thats great news id love to have wider hips :). and yeah i think if i had to wait 20 years to transition or figured out i wanted to transition it would be a lot harder for me but my mum and dad are very small I'm only 5ft7 compared to my younger brothers who are 18 and 16 there 6ft5 and 6ft2 wile i have small feet and small hands they have huge hands and feet makes me so happy i I'm not them right now lol
Ronnie,
Lucky girl. You sound like your frame is petite, which is a great starting point. You sound like an ideal candidate for a very effective transformation. I think you're going to be very happy with what you see in the mirror over the next few months and years. Were I you, I'd be very excited right now.
Cheers,
Teg
yes my frame is really small i just hope i stay this way till i can get my letter and start HRT i can't wait to see what it will do to me so i can start looking in the mirror and not want to break it haha and i do feel excited but I'm very impatient unfortunately :laugh:
I started at a young 20, meaning closer to 19, so I'd probably be a good frame of reference for you. Shot on the left is a no makeup look for me a few weeks back, at 16 months HRT, for whatever that's worth. You should get quite good results, even a few that most of the folks won't get here because of your age. Be aware of them, like I got hip widening, which isn't talked about much on the forums, but can absolutely, though not necessarily, happen to you. My face, likely yours as well, hasn't reached its final adult form yet, so that possibly is still to change, and a huge one. Like, my face shape changed because of my youth, wound up getting my mother's chin, which is a female only trait, in this family. Of course, it all varies, but you have a solid starting spot, and we many years until we become a fine, aged wine, also on your side.
Good luck! Always makes me happier to see other younger folks on here. :)
19 is a great age to transition Ronnie :) Wish I could have started that early
Quote from: GorJess on April 04, 2014, 10:38:37 PM
I started at a young 20, meaning closer to 19, so I'd probably be a good frame of reference for you. Shot on the left is a no makeup look for me a few weeks back, at 16 months HRT, for whatever that's worth. You should get quite good results, even a few that most of the folks won't get here because of your age. Be aware of them, like I got hip widening, which isn't talked about much on the forums, but can absolutely, though not necessarily, happen to you. My face, likely yours as well, hasn't reached its final adult form yet, so that possibly is still to change, and a huge one. Like, my face shape changed because of my youth, wound up getting my mother's chin, which is a female only trait, in this family. Of course, it all varies, but you have a solid starting spot, and we many years until we become a fine, aged wine, also on your side.
Good luck! Always makes me happier to see other younger folks on here. :)
you look amazing in your photo :). and yes most of the people at my support group are of an older age wile there are only about 3 of us who are below 21. the hip widening is a really good thing because were i used to do MMA and boxing i gained a lot of shoulder muscle but the HRT fat redistribution should fix that apart from the muscles my shoulders are not wide. and i got my mums chin as well haha but got my dads nose i hate it it looks like louis griffins nose of family guy :laugh:. if i did turn out looking like my mum in any way i will be happy she's been my role model all my life and all my mates keeps saying how beautiful she is -_- and yes when we are old and reading 50 shades of grey in are late 60s :laugh:
Quote from: V M on April 04, 2014, 10:48:40 PM
19 is a great age to transition Ronnie :) Wish I could have started that early
thank you :) * big hug*
I started at 19 im 4 months in
the way i see it when u start at that age you have suffered a lot of damage from T but its mostly reversable
hrt will do good things:)
Quote from: FalsePrincess on April 04, 2014, 11:21:22 PM
I started at 19 im 4 months in
the way i see it when u start at that age you have suffered a lot of damage from T but its mostly reversable
hrt will do good things:)
when you say the effect from testosterone are referable what is it that will be revered ? probably a stupid question lol
We havent developed fully as male yet
muscles ,hair ,skin and stuff will be really easy to change with hrt
but we d still need laser
maybe ffs, voice therapy etc
but of course genetics play part on that , i was the less masculine from my friends
yeah laser is needed i don't really have a lot of beard growth which is great and with the muscles I'm still very toned from years of sports so I'm hopping i can keep my figure but loose the muscly look and get more curvaceous. ffs is something i want and voice therapy is also needed i don't have a deep voice to begin with plus you can't really see my adams apple at all but i would still like to get a trachea shave. but I'm glad i have started at the age i am now even if its not the preferred age i wanted to come out at at least its finally happening all we need now is a fountain of youth and everyone wanting to go back to there young years and transition will be able to do that lol *heads in the clouds*
Yeah reading that hip widening can still occur at our ages is good news! I guess fat redistribution is just a bonus. lol
Does anyone know when will hrt will stop developmenting the hip bone area? I'm 23 and start hrt this May so I'm curious to know how many benefits of hrt have been lost in three years or will end soon.
OP I think estro will do you wonders. Your thin, young, petite, and have long hair. You will turn out great.
Quote from: Natallie553 on April 06, 2014, 12:44:46 PM
Yeah reading that hip widening can still occur at our ages is good news! I guess fat redistribution is just a bonus. lol
Does anyone know when when hrt will stop developmenting the hip bone area? I'm 23 and start hrt this May so I'm curious to know how many benefits of hrt have been lost in three years or will end soon.
OP I think estro will do you wonders. Your thin, young, petite, and have long hair. You will turn out great.
Nat,
From what I've read, it varies from person to person. However, for many of us the growth plates don't close until 24 or 25, so there's still a chance you'll experience pelvic-widening. Time will tell.
Good luck, and keep us updated.
Cheers,
Teg
Well if that happens I ll be reall happy
I started hrt at 15 so abit younger than you but from I've read you should experience pretty good results!
Hey everyone :)
Ronnie, your transition sounds very promising, like everyone has said, with small frame, relatively small hands and feet, your ticking boxes there :) From the pic your face should go well, your jaw line, nose eyes, lips are looking quite fem so it should only get batter.
Thanks for asking that question nat, and teg for answering. 24-25 makes me feel a lot better about facing up to this at 21 there's promise yet! yew!
Quote from: shiney on April 11, 2014, 08:06:43 AM
Hey everyone :)
Ronnie, your transition sounds very promising, like everyone has said, with small frame, relatively small hands and feet, your ticking boxes there :) From the pic your face should go well, your jaw line, nose eyes, lips are looking quite fem so it should only get batter.
Thanks for asking that question nat, and teg for answering. 24-25 makes me feel a lot better about facing up to this at 21 there's promise yet! yew!
Yeah I'm completely hopeful now! I'll have to start using more hips when I walk and maybe it will help. :) How about some pics of yourself Shiney? At age 21, you should get near perfect results I would imagine!
Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on April 06, 2014, 12:49:44 PM
Nat,
From what I've read, it varies from person to person. However, for many of us the growth plates don't close until 24 or 25, so there's still a chance you'll experience pelvic-widening. Time will tell.
Good luck, and keep us updated.
Cheers,
Teg
Good info Teg! That is some of the rare information no one hears about. :D
Haha i started mimicking the walk of the girl in front of me when i was out somewhere last week, half heartedly though because i didn't want anyone to ask questions. At home by my self i do it a fair bit, completly changes how you feel :) Pics, well i'll have to work on that. i don't have any of me that i'd want to put up, the wig i have is so bad and i haven't used make up before. actually frac it. how do i put up a pic, or should i just dp it?
And Kyra, you have some great curves in that pic! wow
You have to upload pics to a website then url link them in a thread here to work. You can add a profile pic after 15 posts.
I look forward to seeing what you look like. :)
I think I look ok in my photo, I always see a fat guy standing in the mirror when I see myself. But I think he will fade away after some time on hormones.
Well then. lol I don't want to put this anywhere else so i may as well make it my dp for now.
Exactly! from what i hear they do pretty amazing things. For now though i don't see the fat guy in your pic, your doing well with out them so far :)
now be kind lol...here goes!
I started hormones a few weeks before my twentieth birth day and I am 23 now.
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Only hormones, weight loss, and laser involved in this along with a tad bit of make up.
WOW!! congratulations!
What's it like three years in for you??
You are fortunate to start at this age. I didn't start until age 47 and I have had pretty good results, I can only imagine how it would have been if I had started 20 or even 30 years younger. You are going to be amazed..:)
thanks for the very nice replies everyone makes me feel alot better ive decided im going to go private instead of the NHS since ive been told the waiting list for referrals is only upto may 2013 so ive got awile to wait so i fort about seeing dr curtis in london private gender and hair has anyone been to see dr curtis before and can tell me how there experience was like because im going to be getting in touch with them on thursday at my local support group i know this is something that takes time but i fort if i see a private clinic then i dont have to do some of the NHS guidelines like having to be dressing and presenting as female for atleast 3 months before any hormones are prescribed plus ill feel alot better knowing im paying for it and getting the best care. dont mean to put anyone down that is going through the NHS system its not for everyone but i know alot of people cant afford the money for private and i know when i do pay for the therapy,voice,hair removal,hormones,surgery im gonna be out of pocket alot so i cant update my wardrobe or go out for drinks bit of a bummer but its what i feel is the better option for me.
hope you all had an amazing day and you are all feeling happy <3
Defo don't go on the nhs I had to wait 23 months, I came out at 13 and was less than 2 months of 16 before they even gave me blockers.
Quote from: <3Ronnie<3 on April 15, 2014, 07:48:56 PM
thanks for the very nice replies everyone makes me feel alot better ive decided im going to go private instead of the NHS since ive been told the waiting list for referrals is only upto may 2013 so ive got awile to wait so i fort about seeing dr curtis in london private gender and hair has anyone been to see dr curtis before and can tell me how there experience was like because im going to be getting in touch with them on thursday at my local support group i know this is something that takes time but i fort if i see a private clinic then i dont have to do some of the NHS guidelines like having to be dressing and presenting as female for atleast 3 months before any hormones are prescribed plus ill feel alot better knowing im paying for it and getting the best care. dont mean to put anyone down that is going through the NHS system its not for everyone but i know alot of people cant afford the money for private and i know when i do pay for the therapy,voice,hair removal,hormones,surgery im gonna be out of pocket alot so i cant update my wardrobe or go out for drinks bit of a bummer but its what i feel is the better option for me.
hope you all had an amazing day and you are all feeling happy <3
I was there on Tuesday for a check up. You just get an appointment within like 2 weeks or so then wait 3 months, see a psychologist, get a blood test, go for a second appointment and get HRT.
It is super easy and all about doing it however you want to. He doesn't give you a hard time about anything really.
'hope I don't get flamed by the older girls on here, but I am sooo envious of all the 20-somethings that are starting their transition as such a young age. HRT will make some terrific changes much faster than on us older girls (I'm 55), skeletal changes for you are the best things, as we're already "set in concrete" :) *sigh* I wish I could set the "way back machine" for 30-40yrs ago so I could have fought for, and begun this journey, knowing what I know now.
I really am happy for you girls beginning now, Alexis, HoneyBunny, you look amazing! Kyra, Ronnie, you also! Tammy, you look terrific! As I'm starting script-based 'mones next week, (already got some nice boobs from.. um.. non-drug-based.. stuff) I will be along shortly, but don't wait up for me =)
Quote from: Paula Christine on April 18, 2014, 11:01:50 AM
'hope I don't get flamed by the older girls on here, but I am sooo envious of all the 20-somethings that are starting their transition as such a young age. HRT will make some terrific changes much faster than on us older girls (I'm 55), skeletal changes for you are the best things, as we're already "set in concrete" :) *sigh* I wish I could set the "way back machine" for 30-40yrs ago so I could have fought for, and begun this journey, knowing what I know now.
I really am happy for you girls beginning now, Alexis, HoneyBunny, you look amazing! Kyra, Ronnie, you also! Tammy, you look terrific! As I'm starting script-based 'mones next week, (already got some nice boobs from.. um.. non-drug-based.. stuff) I will be along shortly, but don't wait up for me =)
Thanks Paula, wish you the best :)
just booked my first appointment with dr. Richard Curtis's gender clinic in London but dr. Curtis was on leave till june/july so they have given me an appointment with one of his fellow workers dr. james caspian till dr. Curtis comes back my appointment is in may so thats a lot better than having to wait for the NHS which i most likely won't have been seen till 2015 by London charing cross so i decided to go private i sorted it all out at my support group drop in centre yesterday It feels good to think I'm getting somewhere but for people who have already been to see dr. james caspian.
What is he like? and what are the rules of the clinic and what i should say/ask at my first appointment any information will be greatly appreciated
Dr Caspian is a psychotherapist or something. He is a nice guy and didn't give me any trouble, I had to see him because I had not seen any psychologists or anything in a while so they wanted to make sure I am psychologically sound. Just tell him about how you feel about stuff, he is nice and easy to talk to so don't worry about it!
i received my letter today from the appointment with james caspian which i fort the appointment went very well i went in black skinny jeans an androgynous t.shirt and female van shoes and had my make-up on and had to wear a hat because of my hair length i took my mum with me but to be honest i didn't feel comfortable sitting in a room talking with james caspian because its the first time I've ever spoke about being transgendered in such depth but i know she needed to come i have had some previous spells with mental health but I'm not on any prescribed medication because since coming out i haven't had any problems and my therapist doesn't believe i need them anymore as i am stable enough all in all the trip cost me £100 for travel and £120 for the appointment but after receiving my letter today it is underlined in the letter as saying "regretfully the london gender clinic does not have the necessary resources to give the level of care sufficient to my need needs so would recommend the i continues to see my phycosexual therapist and to pursue my referral to the NHS gender identity clinic". so i don't know why they have turned me to if thats the right word for it but i paid to go private and now they have told me to go back to the NHS
That really sucks D:
Did the letter say why? If not I would ask them.
No it didn't I've looked through it and I can only think maybe they think I'm joking or because of my mental health :(