hey everyone, i'm new here! i started testosterone on february 9th, 2018. so far the biggest changes are my skin. i don't have that much of an increase in acne, since i already had to deal with that. but mostly oilyness and how rough it feels. idk if it's cause of my cold or not but my throat feels strained and dry a lot more. i was wondering where other people who went on testosterone was during this mark. i definitely feel more inpatient to get a beard and all that extra stuff already, but i know i should chill out.

Hello penguin, welcome to Susan's!

Congratulations on starting HRT.  I don't have any advice on testosterone HRT - I'm heading in the opposite direction, I am MtF.  But I have seen some amazing FtM transformations with HRT. 

Since you are new, I'll add some links to help with navigation, also site guidelines.  Really great to see you here. 

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When you get a chance, would be great if you can post an intro in the Introductions Forum.

welcome!

Kendra

Hello Penquin:  I am aware that Kendra has already welcomed you but please allow me also to Welcome You to Susan's Place.  You will find this a friendly and accepting place for you to share your successes and your frustrations as you continue your transition journey.

There are many other members here that can identify with you and what you are dealing with.  As you read and share you just may find some new friends here.

Since Kendra has already given you the LINKS that tell you about this site in her Welcome Message... please be certain to look at the information there which will help you to navigate around the site and to utilize it's features.

VERY IMPORTANT: Since you are 17 years old and are one of our younger members,
feel free to stop by the Youth Introductions Forum to let the other members here know that you are on the site.   The Youth Forums has been especially established for young people like yourself.

Again, Welcome
Danielle

thank you!!

Quote from: penguin on March 26, 2018, 02:11:24 PM
hey everyone, i'm new here! i started testosterone on february 9th, 2018. so far the biggest changes are my skin. i don't have that much of an increase in acne, since i already had to deal with that. but mostly oilyness and how rough it feels. idk if it's cause of my cold or not but my throat feels strained and dry a lot more. i was wondering where other people who went on testosterone was during this mark. i definitely feel more inpatient to get a beard and all that extra stuff already, but i know i should chill out.

Skin getting oily = after 24 hrs of T
Skin feeling rougher = about 1 month after
Acne = mild only, about 5-6 months after
Sore/dry throat =  didn't get one. Voice just dropped out for a couple weeks right away.
Facial hair = still a bit left to come in at 1 yr 5 months, but minoxidil speeds it up massively