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  ! 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  ! 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.