I'm sitting here killing time until I can start HRT.  The mind wanders and idly speculates.  I am wondering if there is any correlation between 'moobs' and breast development on HRT.

I am not overweight (though I'd still like to get my waist size down a bit before I start HRT), but I have some noticeable male breasts.  Big enough to look kinda cute in a tight T-shirt.  They aren't pecs, probably mostly fat.

So does that bode well for what I can expect once I start HRT, or is there pretty much no correlation at all?

Hi Kathy, I just noticed that you commented on my very first post here in December last year when I was totally lost. It seems we both are heading into the same direction.

I also had moobs before starting hrt and my endo suspected that my elevated prolactin levels could have been the cause for it. It certainly helped a bit for me as my moobs turned into boobs for sure. I'm now almost 6 months on hormones and it has been an awesome ride so far.

I wish you all the best for this new chapter of your life.

-Jessica


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Thanks, Jessica.

I lost track of that thread and missed the part where you came out to your wife.  I just caught up with it now.  A belated congratulations on that!  You are zooming ahead with your transition; that's great!

It took me a bit longer.  I came out in June and am just now preparing to start on HRT.  I may be slow, but I'm moving in the right direction. 

It could be gynecomastia. I had some of that from late teens and i was pretty lean. By my early 20s i could comfortably wear a small cup sized bra. I would suspect that would bode well for HRT. It has for me, i have developed pretty rapidly.

I have no science to back that up though.

The moobs give you the fatty deposits in the right place, giving you a running start.  At 3 months in, 2 on estradiol, I've had breast 'buds', the hard sore breast glands, for over a month, areolae enlarged, everted nipples, and the shape is pretty close to a Tanner Stage 3.  I went from moobs + a silicone pad to just me in a 34B.

I really hope it does aid breast growth, I do have some moobs at the moment