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Hey all :)
So I'm three months in to HRT and id like throw random things that have been happening out there.

Soooo, I am still living as a man and perhaps most bizarrely I intend to not "come out" ever and just continue living as I am.
For me being gendered as a female is of little importance, just being clear in my mind is.

For the first two months I was constantly on the verge of tears, both good and bad tears.
I've gained weight despite having a lot less to eat.
My hair loss has drastically slowed down.
I have very sensitive nipples now and touching them feels very erotic.
I don't act any different but my interest in "man stuff" has lessened.
My sex drive (which was already pretty low) has vanished completely and getting an erection is difficult.
On the flip side, my orgasms are insanely strong.
I think I look younger.
My hair is definitely shinier even without conditioner.
My facial skin is definitely softer.
My dysphoria, which wasn't very strong, has gone altogether.

@MissKatie
Thank you for posting your 3 MONTH HRT report.... from what you described it looks to me like you are just about on schedule with the changes that HRT can make in the initial few months.
Hang on, there is much more to come as you continue on.   
I noticed that you stated that you will want to continue living as you are and are not interested in coming out.  All I can say about that is that for me I could not pass as a man after about the first year...  B cup breasts would have been difficult to hide and now after 2+ years of HRT I have C-cup breasts....  not cool if you intend to continue living as a man.

The following are my own personal experiences of HRT and some of the timelines you "might" expect for yourself as you continue on in your journey.

As has been stated over and over here on the Forums 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 continuing to look at your frequent blood test results during your journey to determine if any alterations in the medically prescribed 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.  Here on the Forums you might want to 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 as time goes on.

Many times the very first noticeable changes can be felt and seen within the first 3 weeks to a couple months and you have mentioned some of these things in your own body... nipple and breast tenderness, erect nipples a lot of the time, breast bud lumps forming under the nipples and some pain when bumping your nipples.  Also as time goes breast growth may continue and there may be changes in body hair growth, also your own body and urine smell, changes in erections becoming less intense, less 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  4 to 6 month point through the start of year #2 of my HRT journey.
For me, I did not gain a whole lot in my hips but my breast growth was very good [/color] and after 2 years of HRT my breasts were a C-cup.   
Many will achieve an A or a B cup and some transitioners may possibly achieve a C-cup or even a D-cup.
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 unique 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.

Regarding your own future progress... things will happen with HRT, but in their own time and in their own ways in your unique body.

I will be looking forward to your continued updates as you feel free to post them.  Please hang in there!
Hugs and well wishes
Danielle

Hello again MissKatie

It is wonderful to see that you have gained significant mental/emotional benefit and some physical benefit pursuant to HRT.

HRT relieves GD and I am glad your GD has disappeared and I hope that remains the case.

Hugs

Pamela

MissKatie, you are about a month behind me with HRT, however, I have a 5 or 6 year headstart with the entire feminization thing. 
I had planned to continue to live my genderfluid life for ever and three days.  However reality hit for the first time about two weeks ago, which indicates that my days as a male are coming slowly to an end!  Even though I was presenting as a male, I was misgendered and called ma'am!  Since that time, it has happened a few more times!  It seems as if estrogen has done enough to me in terms of feminization  that it seems harder and harder to present as a man.

This could also happen with you, if you like it or not, and you better prepare yourself for the surprise of a male fail!

I'm also 3 months on HRT. 

Yes; I'm getting what I wanted - emotional & mental peace.  I believe I'm giving my brain back the hormonal balance it had in-utero as a DES daughter.

I'm also dealing with the tender breasts.  I need to keep them covered with a bra because any rub or bump generates a very intense neurological response.

Be that as it may; where I originally envisioned myself as an elegant & stately older woman, I'm now less concerned where I end up physically and happy with how I feel.  My emotional highs are higher and, yes, the lows are lower. 

I was at a wedding this past weekend.  The groom was the oldest son of some very long time friends. 

My hair is longer;  I took off my earrings, put on a sports bra & my suit.  I lived the weekend fully as my old self; but I cried tears of joy for our friend's son and his new bride.  I enjoyed the emotions and the experience.

I expect there will be several more of these situations in my near to interim term future.

MissKatie, my point is this.  My body is along for the ride now.  Where my transition leads me, I don't know.  The feelings I experience, and how my relationships with others are improving, that's my victory.

I pray you find something similar.

Kate


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