Like Cindy, I started at age 58 and I'm 62 as well. Some of those complications you've may have heard about apply to cis women whom still have their vagina. I have no known health complications after more than 4 years on HRT.

  Joelene

Another 60+ transitioning girl here and joining your party.  I have experienced tremendous positive change and enjoy myself every day.  As Cynthia notes there is a very special thrill and confirmation to looking down, seeing and feeling the breasts that I felt were there anyway.  She is also right on about that calm.  I had a euphoria going on for months as I once tried and gave up, thinking this is impossible and now I live that impossible dream.

Risks?  Hell at our age waking up is not guaranteed and driving a modern automobile every day is far riskier than daily HRT.   Its all relative to your particular circumstances.  If you go there you will undoubtably have to sign a consent form that a provider should go over in detail, covering page after page of possibilities.

I owe a lot to people on this page and IRL who held my hand when I asked these same questions.  What a great bunch!

I want to thank all you Ladies that have taken time to read and specially answer.

I went to my therapist today and she mentioned because of my 61 yrs the effect of hormones feminizing my body when I start HRT would be minimal.   

Has that been you experience?  Did you develop boobs?  Derriere? Hips?  How about changes to the face?

Any significant changes at all? Can you provide measurements and time?

Emily

my avatar is me I'm 63

Emily I don't want to impugn the knowledge or experience of your therapist but at the least they should acknowledge that there are potentially very profound feminizing effects for many of us.  My feminizing starts in my brain and the impact of HRT for me has been quite significant emotionally and physically.  Perhaps she is trying to minimize your expectations?  Of course your basic skeletal structure will not change but plenty else likely will, from your hair and skin to the muscles in your arms and especially the dysphoria.  One of the first things I learned here was how different each persons journey is.  Sometimes it seems the only thing we have in common is being transgender.  A basic dictum here is; Your Mileage May Vary (YMMV)

I have nice breasts, a butt that is rounding out and people tell me my face is more youthful and feminine than before but, i had along way to go;-).  I don't bother with measurements but have been on HRT for a bit less than two years.  And again, this is just one anecdotal report.

There are plenty of people here that love the before and after pics and countless personal testimonies, especially about 'boobs' and 'how passable' is my appearance threads.  it is reasonable to have concerns but unreasonable to accept her view as the big picture for you.

Tessa,

No, she did acknowledge that there were going to be many changes, including reducing or eliminating the GD!  Its just that she believes, and she was specific in saying that the oldest trans female patient that she has ever had was in the mid 50's, that because of my age my body would not react to the to estrogen as strong as if I was younger.

I really like her, I just believe that she is trying for me not to be disappointed if the physical changes are not as significant as I would like them to be.

Emily

Quote from: Emily R on February 03, 2015, 11:58:08 AM
because of my age my body would not react to the to estrogen as strong as if I was younger

Emily, even if you don't get the same effects as a 20-year-old, the physical effects of HRT can be very nice.

I'm 57, and I've been pleased with the changes in my skin, the added curves and, well, boobs.

Of course, YMMV...

Thanks Emily that sounds more realistic and she is correct but also notes she has no direct experience with girls our age.  Your comfort and trust with her is important.  There are bunches of us here, and I have met plenty IRL, that have experienced dramatic changes in our 60s.  Most of us will acknowledge wishing we had started sooner but that magic time machine is still fictional.  Fun to imagine but it won't get us anywhere now.  What a better informed world there is available to young people today compared to our youth?

People also use all sorts of surgical measures including GCS, FFS, BA and more to achieve their personal goals.  I have been surprised at some of my changes and how meaningful they can be.  Self acceptance has been the biggest hurdle and has impacted my self confidence as this journey progresses.  Women come in all shapes and sizes and have endless techniques for accentuating their most positive image.  I trust you will enjoy yourself too.

Well, since I started this topic I think I can revive it...

Since the last time I posted I have made an appointment with an endo for April 27th, completed 6 sessions of laser which I had already started and will sign up for another 6 for my chest as it is the only place I still have a lot of black hairs; Have completed 6 hours of electrolysis on my face, three of them yesterday where she worked aggressively on my upper lip, unfortunately today I have big SEXY swollen lips and even if I am using the excuse of dental work I still had to stay home.

I have also attended a monthly transgender group here is South Florida and plan to continue going although at this point I feel like a fish out of water, it is not that they are not nice, it just that I have agreed with my wife for the time being not to dress outside the house and I really wish that I could go dressed as the lady that I am, but wearing Jeans and a shirt does not make me feel a real part of it, but it is the price of having and keeping a good relationship with my wife.  I am sure as we get to know each other better I will feel much better.  On that note ,I met another member of Susans' which I will not identify and this point, and not only did she looked great but she was also very sweet and friendly to me,  I hope I did not scared her as at this point I feel like a little sister (I am older than her) following the big sister and trying to learn about makeup, boys, etc and in our particular case FFS, VFS, GRS etc.  I am keeping my fingers crossed.

My mind keeps changing, even without the HRT, I wonder how much more feminine it will become once I start it on a low dosage that I plan since I cannot transition for a few years due to a combination of income, business and family.   But I am taking more and more the mannerisms of a woman, from the walk to the body movement, I still need to start working on the speech and voice, but I get concern that once I start on HRT i will not be able to stop acting female and it will become automatic to act like the woman I am, outing me to friend and clients.

I will start a new topic with regular reports once I have my appointment with the endocrinologist to keep my Susans' sisters informed of my progress and what they can expect.

Hugs

Emily

Good to hear from you Emily! Hope your April 27 appointment goes well. I have mine on Apr. 17. Hope to start low dosage E at that time.

Thank you islandgirl,

You still ahead of me , I am hoping that once I get rid of my T, I will stop being competitive.

Best wishes on April 17 and please lets keep in touch of how our life changes for the better.

Hugs

Emily

It sounds like you are doing just fine Emily.  I transitioned when I was 38, but I'm 61 now and still very much on HRT.  It's good that you're having electro because despite the pain of going through it the final result just plain makes you feel so much better about yourself.
Starting HRT made me feel like I'd come home after wandering lost in the wilderness all my life so I hope you will be able to start on HRT soon because it really will awaken the woman that's inside you in all kinds of good ways.

    Hi Emily I am 65 and started HRT through the VA on 12/25/2013 and everything is just wonderful,actually much better than I had ever hoped for. I am also in south Florida out by lake "O" and attend meetings in Palm Beach and Broward.

Hi Ladies,

Lady Smith, 
Sometimes I think I am doing just fine like you said, then there are other times that I just wish that I could go full time NOW, not in a few years.  But cool heads should prevail and overcome the dysphoria as I should not and cannot make changes that could affect my family and my financial and emotional future right now without following my plans.

Justpat,

I am sorry but I think you PM'ed before with a very nice supportive letter and I totally forgot to answer, you probably understand how our lives are stressed and pulled in so many directions, by family, reponsabilities, wishes and the famous GD and hope you understand ignoring your PM. 
Living in Kendall makes it difficult to attend meetings an hour or more away with the crazy traffic of early evening, but I like to meet you face to face if you attend the meeting at Wilton Manors on the third friday of the month.  If you go to a different meeting in Broward, please let me know and I will try to make it

Emily

Hi Emily, err just turned 62. (Sunday).. Going on 50 

Difference for me is that I started about 11 years ago, low dosages and built up over time... (FYI my avatar is Jan/Feb this year) it has helped, a little, to keep me looking younger and has helped with confidence, health, activeness (for me).

I started well before transition because I needed to ensure I got (acceptable) results, I have, so planning PT then FT late this year (fingers X'd). At our age I read that the results can be reduced and take longer (another driver for early start)... But in reality I am probably healthier now than I have ever been, as for results, some have not been as good as I had hoped, possibly because I am still on Oral till a few months time, and I am still plagued with Bad MPB, T did so much damage over ~45 yrs.

I ended up, thus far, about 2 cup sizes smaller than my Mother, Oh I started at ~160 lbs, now 142 lbs... 5'4', got some waist, B cup, slight fat transfer to butt and hips.

Good luck and I am sure you'll be happy with your outcomes.

L Katy

Hi All
Just turned 60 and started HRT 6 months ago. I'm in good health and doing great!

My boobs fill out a A cup and are growing nicely, will be happy if they make it to a B.
Skin and hair are much softer. Body hair grows very slowly now and is a little lighter.

Starting to see a little change in my face, it's filling out a bit. Nothing on the butt and hips yet, but then I've lost 10 pounds since starting HRT, got rid of that ugly ugly ugly beer gut.

The emotional changes have started recently and I really welcome this. Emotionally I feel better that I ever have. Wouldn't go back for anything!

Janet