Quote from: David46 on May 09, 2019, 12:35:53 PM
Hello everyone. I finally received my first prescription for test. cypionate from my doctor today, and have just given myself my first shot. I am 46 years old and wish I could have begun this journey sooner, but I suppose each of us has a different journey to get here.
I have looked quite a bit, but I can't seem to find much information regarding testosterone expectations at my age compared to the younger generation. So, I'm hoping to get a little more insight from everuone here.
Do things like bottom growth, facial hair, fat distribution, hair loss, etc the same at my age or should I expect the possibility of lesser results?
Thank you all. It's really good to be here with others who understand how and what it's like to be me.
Ah, if only I had started my transition at 46 instead of 54....
I'll answer your questions in the order that you asked, okay?
When it comes to bottom growth, facial hair, fat distribution and the like, lets put it this way. There's a reason going on HRT is often referred to as "second puberty." That is essentially what you will be going through, a second puberty.
Bottom growth is often the first thing that starts. I'd advise you to wear looser underwear than panties. I prefer boxer briefs, as do many men, but YMMV when it comes to how you feel with whatever you choose to wear.
But, I feel I should also warn you about your rise in libido as well! If you find that for the first few months, you may find that you have to jerk off like five or six times a day, that's normal! If you do so, I'd advise you to use plenty of lube and experiment with what works for you. You are basically a 13 year old boy, hormonally speaking, one that's growing a "new body part." And that body part will more than likely demand attention! Also, chances are you will wake up with "morning wood!" Many of us also find that PIV sex may not hold the same appeal as it did. Again, YMMV.
If you choose to wear a packer, there are plenty on the market. Many men start with a Mr Limpy. They run around $12USD, and you can buy them online. If you decide you want to wear one, there are plenty of threads on here that give all kinds of advice as to how to use one. Or simply ask, there are plenty of us that will be willing to give advise.
The next thing that might change may be your voice. That often happens pretty rapidly as well. So if one day you wake up and find your throat sore, that might be what's happening. I drank lots of hot tea when mine started hurting. It helps.
Honestly, when it comes to facial hair and beard growth, it all depends on your genetics. If you have men with massive beards but bald heads in your family, that might be what you end up with. Chances are, if you have any brothers, you might end up looking closer to them. Or your Dad. Or even your granddad. Male pattern baldness usually comes from the Mom's side of the family, so if you have any uncles on your Mom's side of the family, take a good look at them. You might end up looking closer to them, head-hair-wise.
Fat distribution will definitely change, especially at your age. I have muscles now that I didn't know I could grow! But, being 57 right now, I also have a larger "beer belly" then I had before. (I hate beer, for the record.
) So, unless you work out, your fat will seem to leave your arms, legs and face and all end up there. Your face might become more angular, losing the roundness that so many women have.
Another thing that you should know about is if you have high blood pressure. I knew that, as an African American man with it, once I started HRT my blood pressure would raise. when it did, I got headaches and blurred vision. It took some tweaking of my blood pressure meds, but now everything's once again back to normal.
If you have any more or specific questions about transitioning, feel free to ask. Many of us here have gone through what you're going through, and we don't mind answering questions. After all, second puberty can be kinda scary, especially if you don't know what to expect.
Congrats on your first dose of T, bro!
Ryuichi
