I thought I'd give a one month report, a few days late. I started HT on March 10, on what I call training-wheel doses of Estradol, Medroxyorogesterone and Finasteride. Within 15-to-30 minutes I felt a strong sense of elation, more calm and complete validation that this is the right thing, in fact the only thing to do. The elation has moderated, I remain more calm (more calm, not calm) and still completely valadated. My BP has gone down some.

The physical changes have been minimal: Perhaps a bit of skin softening, Maybe minscule breast size increase - maybe serious wishful thinking, the nipples are more erect, no paiin, itching or discomfort. Down below, the penis seems to have shrunk (Yeah!) the boys may have a little also (double Yeah!!) The male output seems to have decreased considerably as well as being more watery (totally scientific testing results only, of course!  No other real changes to date. I have noted no side effects so far.

My next appointment is the 21st - at six weeks. Hopefully, I get the doseages kicked up a notch or three.

SusanKG

A watched pot never boils, and watched Boobs never grow.  It will happen.

You may want to keep a photo journal.  I can't see much difference in the mirror.  However, when I flip between the picture I took today (almost 4 weeks in) and the one I took before I started there are definite but subtle changes.  It's always good to have a reminder of how far you've come

I started on March 18th, different combination of daily consumables. I take pictures as I get laser treatments and every several days, and I take notes on anything that seems worth note for future reference.

I have been surprised to note a few tiny little suggestions of change here & there, but have mostly been pleased at how much better I feel in a general sense. I've become dramatically less aggressive when frustrated, for instance. And the hot flashes I was having before HRT have stopped entirely.

I'm just glad to be doing it at all.

Quote from: Janet Lynn on April 13, 2010, 05:35:18 PM
A watched pot never boils, and watched Boobs never grow.  It will happen.

Yes, I know. I'm not watching for them, I just ... excuse me a second ... I just check very ocassionally.

Quote from: Kieri on April 13, 2010, 05:48:55 PM
You may want to keep a photo journal.  I can't see much difference in the mirror.  However, when I flip between the picture I took today (almost 4 weeks in) and the one I took before I started there are definite but subtle changes.  It's always good to have a reminder of how far you've come

A very good idea, thanks Kieri.

Quote from: Vanessa_yhvh on April 13, 2010, 05:54:09 PM
I'm just glad to be doing it at all.

Absolutely, positively, without question - glad, very glad.

SusanKG