I would assume that hysterectomy would mess with lubrication... as well as much of sexual function. I read recently in another ftm's post that hysterectomies involve the removal of the cervix, and I personally am one who has his most explosive orgasms from cervical stimulation. The vaginal contractions which accompany orgasm, as well, tend to stem from uterine contractions. This is all conjecture, of course, as I have no personal experience on the topic.

BTW, thanks to those who have commented on my latest pic... now if I can only work on smiling!

SD

A total hysto involves the removal of the cervix (as well as the uterus, ovaries, and all the tubing in between) but not everyone has a total hysto. It's possible to have less removed if you'd rather for some reason, though I think most guys have a total hysto for a number of reasons, including the fact that it removes the need to have smear tests.

This may be an odd question, but I really don't know. Is it normal for a woman (not on T) to not get zits on her chest or back? I get breakouts in both places- sometimes with large ones- for years now. I never thought anything of it but reading these comments I get the impression this isn't the norm. Am I reading wrong?

Quote from: Radar on May 03, 2009, 12:41:25 AM
This may be an odd question, but I really don't know. Is it normal for a woman (not on T) to not get zits on her chest or back? I get breakouts in both places- sometimes with large ones- for years now. I never thought anything of it but reading these comments I get the impression this isn't the norm. Am I reading wrong?

Well, I think it depends on your age and your type of skin. Other factors like climate and type of clothing might come into play. But I hope someone else answers; I can't really speak from personal experience, and I have no medical training.

I used to break out on my back and chest once a month (I think you can guess the cause). They just became more prevalent, though less severe, once I started T.

Quote from: Sebastien on May 03, 2009, 01:41:31 AM
I used to break out on my back and chest once a month (I think you can guess the cause). They just became more prevalent, though less severe, once I started T.

Mine seem to have no rhyme or reason. I don't get them during any particular time of the month, the weather, sweating, etc. I always have small ones on my chest and some on my back. You can't really see them on my back because of my backpiece but you can feel them. I always thought it was normal because my Dad has them too. Listen to me, comparing a male to see what's normal for my body.

found this website the other day: www.ftmaustralia.org   

it has a list of all the effects of T and which ones are permanet. to save you time (i wrote them all down then) here's the majority of it:

voice keeps the pitch of when you stop
facial hair only grows in patches that you have gotten
muscle and fat become more fem.
clitoris stays enlarged
menstrual cycle returns (if overies are still intact)

hope this info helps!!!

Thanks for the responses.  

Quote from: Kes on April 19, 2009, 04:55:11 PM

Another question... sorry this is gross but I won't know unless I ask. :S  On T would the girl parts still get wet when aroused?

Yup. I get even wetter. My gf has been with close to a dozen ftms and she says that wetness increased after starting T for most of them.

It's weird that so many of you say the lubrication thing increased... when I was researching effects, everything I read said it would decrease and for me that has, in fact, been the case.

Quote from: Kayden on May 07, 2009, 08:19:50 AM
It's weird that so many of you say the lubrication thing increased... when I was researching effects, everything I read said it would decrease and for me that has, in fact, been the case.

i think the increase has to do with the being horny all of the time and being hornier in general.

Quote from: Kayden on May 07, 2009, 08:19:50 AM
It's weird that so many of you say the lubrication thing increased... when I was researching effects, everything I read said it would decrease and for me that has, in fact, been the case.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I never used to lubricate in very satisfactory ways. Then I reached, er, menopause, and things got even worse. I was pret-ty arid down there. My tissue down there got really fragile, too. Sex hurt.

On T, there's no pain, and I lubricate a lot. A LOT.

I have no idea what the long-term effects will be. Most guys who have been on T for ten years or more probably don't lurk around here. If they do...well, I'd like to know about their experiences if they're willing to share.

I have questions about hair growth and T. All my hair grows slow and has always grown slow. Head hair, armpit, legs- you name it. Once on T did anyone notice their body hair growing faster and get longer (like on the arms)? Also, how long did it take you to develop body hair? I'm looking forward to body hair, but I might not get much. The males in my family tend to not have much body hair.

the hair on my head has always grown fast and is the same on T now. my body hair however, changed texture and grows faster.  im also growing more hair in more places.

Quote from: Radar on June 04, 2009, 07:20:10 AM
Once on T did anyone notice their body hair growing faster and get longer (like on the arms)?

I certainly hope so!!!! But, seriously, yes.

Quote from: Radar on June 04, 2009, 07:20:10 AMAlso, how long did it take you to develop body hair? I'm looking forward to body hair, but I might not get much. The males in my family tend to not have much body hair.

I noticed, er more hair down there fairly quickly--in under two months. That's front and back, by the way. Is that TMI? No, you asked...anyway, I wasn't constantly looking for these signs, so I can't be sure exactly how long they really took to happen.

I noticed the beginnings of a happy trail, and belly hair generally, at around two months.

The hair on my calves, I really can't tell. There might be more, and I'm pretty sure it's longer. But recently (after about three and a half months), I did notice more and coarser hair on my thighs. It's probably been coming in for a couple of weeks, but I wasn't paying much attention.

My arms are much slower to get hairy. About six weeks into T, I noticed that I could see my pores (never could before) and that darker hair was growing out of them. But that hair is still very short and sparse. It's a bit darker, that's all. Not enough for anyone else to notice.

I should point out that my father is fairly hairy. I'm not sure about my brother, and I have no other close male relatives.

Thanks Arch. And no, it wasn't TMI. I'm trying to learn what I can. My arm hairs are very light so I'm hoping they grow out longer to look more like men's arms then women's. I believe that's an important visual clue when someone's trying to decide if someone's male or female. I look forward to the extra body hair too (except back hair).

i was very hairy pre t but have defnatly gotten even hairier since i have been on it coming up for 12 weeks on t now.
i'm loving it...lol not just the increased body hair which to be honest i really don't need, i just feel so much better.
i have noticed quite a few other changes too not least that my voice is much deeper now which is major for me as it is one of the things that was so important to me.

good luck to you all and i hope you all have as enjoyable results as i am having from T...

I sorta skimmed through towards the end, but teh Susans Wiki has answers *had to look it up for a guy I know* lol.
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Hormone_replacement_therapy_%28female-to-male%29
Shows both permanent and not.