So I'm going in to get blood drawn in a couple weeks to see how effective my hrt is, and maybe adjust my dosages from there. My body doesn't feel the least bit different in most respects, but it has only been a short time. The things taking place in my mind are more than worth it, even if nothing physical ever happened. Anyhow I've been trying to find an answer to a question, and all my doctor says is "it's different for everyone" (translation from doctorspeak: "I dunno").
I know that the results of hrt are slow to actually show on the outside, but do we know about how long it takes to show on the inside? I was looking at my little handful of pills last night thinking "I love you little pills" and it struck me as odd that just a few tiny tablets could completely change my body chemistry. Is that how it works, or is it a slower, more systemic effect? Assuming all things are correct, and it feels like they are, should my bloodwork reflect a slow change toward female testosterone and estrogen levels, or should I be completely chemically female and just be waiting for my tissues to start responding?
Completely chemically female. My first blood work was in normal female ranges. It probably takes a few days at least though but after that I'd just guess normal female ranges if all is going well.
Thank you.
Yay for the miracles of modern science.