I'm Lisa, I'm 37 and live in Scotland. Been on the journey as long as I can remember mostly cross dressing due to my hectic work life previously. Now though I have the time , support from friends and self drive to become the real me. I know I'm a bit old for ideal results but you got to follow your dreams. I've started of slowly and naturally. I'm not going to risk HRT at my age. So to start I'm taking herbs to kick things off. Currently in taking fenugreek, saw palmetto and fennell. This is just for a few months to get my inner body healthy. Was not expecting much but after just 7 days there is swelling , not much but its a start. Being positive minded helps I think. After a month I'm going to try Bovine Ovarian on its own. My goals are a nice small to average pair of boobs. My body in naturally feminine shaped in hip area etc with naturally little to no hair growth. If in the future it feels right which i think it will I will look into an operation to transform me completely. Any comments or advice on the info I have given would be appreciated. Stay safe. Lisa

Hi Lisa,

You are plenty young enough for HRT. Personally, I don't put much faith in herbals.

Welcome to Susan's. I think you will find many who have started HRT older than you and done well.

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Hi there Lisa, big welcome to Susan's...

First up, no 37 is not to old, I started at 50, still in progress now!

You are lucky having a feminine body shape up front, and, minimumal hair growth. Kinda agree with LordKAT on the herbals, I tried that for many years until I went on HRT, but any hormonal changes are heavily influenced by your endocrine system and genes etc.

Not sure if you are in contact or seeing a Gender therapist / counsellor but may be worth while, especially given your plans in the future.

Anyway welcome and look forward to seeing you about the forum's...

L Katy 

Hi Lisa 

Welcome to Susan's    Glad to have you here, join on in the fun

Hugs

V M

Hi Lisa, welcome to Susan's. As others have stated, I wouldn't put much faith in Herbals. I started HRT the day before I turned 37. 37 isn't that old and many have started at far older ages. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. Good luck and Hugs
Mariah

Hello and welcome to Susan's, Lisa.