Quote from: Latebloomer83 on October 30, 2018, 12:01:27 PM
So what will I be expecting in the coming days or weeks?
@Latebloomer83 Dear LateBloomer:You are now just started and any changes that you feel are more in your mind that in your body at the present time. At the
ONE MONTH point of your exciting HRT journey you will certainly begin to feel and see some things happening in a much more noticeable way.
For sure, as our lovely member
@Devlyn mentioned you will most likely experience some changes particularly in your nipples and breasts... soreness, lumps (breast buds) forming under the nipples (and in my case at the same time frame my nipples were very erect and sensitive most of the time) .... then at 3 months into HRT most transitioners will start seeing things happening more significantly and at a quicker rate including possibly more changes in your breasts and nipples, reduced body hair growth, your own body and urine smell, changes in
erections becoming less intense, libido, etc.
The transition journey is indeed exciting. If you have done any reading yet of some of the other postings and threads here on the Forums it has been stated over and over that HRT will work uniquely in your own unique body. What you read about other transitioning members experiences with HRT most likely
will not be identical to your own experiences.
The adage that we use here regarding HRT and how it may work for various individuals is "
YMMV" meaning that Your Mileage May Vary.Some will experience more significant changes more quickly and then some will experience less significant changes more slowly.... it is all up to your genes and how your body reacts to the HRT.
PATIENCE is required.... usually not much happens very quickly with HRT... but changes will happen.
Without a doubt this can be very "EXCITING and SCARY all at the same time." One needs to hang on for an amazing ride. Some of my best and most appreciated and dramatic body changes happened to me at about the 5 or 6 month point and through the start of year #2 of my HRT journey.
Even though I was able to very successfully pass before I went full-time... when I did go full-time at the 1 1/2 year mark I had been passing 100% of the time. Of course that is just my own personal experience, I suppose I can thank my unique body makeup and my genes for all that.
You will not see dramatic changes on a daily or weekly basis. I found that by taking my photo once a month that when compared with previous monthly photos, the changes were quite noticeable and very motivating.
Thank you for sharing the start of your story with all of us.
Wishing you well, and I will be eagerly following your postings and transition progress as you continue toward your goal.
Hugs and hugs,
Danielle
