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Nadeest · 09-29-2012, 12:46 PM

Just remember that the effects of HRT differ with each person, so don't expect miracles. I know of a transwoman that started HRT 2 years after i did, and she has much bigger breasts then I do. Of course, she started HRT when she was a lot younger then I did, too. Sometimes, it is just the way that the dice falls, I guess.

DanieClarke · 10-07-2012, 09:52 AM

I stopped HRT about 9 yrs ago..

GraffitiBoi · 10-10-2012, 02:57 AM

Hi all,

I started my transition in 2000 and started on T in 2003. It only took a few months for me to need to shave - surprising since I am Irish and not very hairy at all. I went off of T in 2010 due to some medical issues, but will be going back on again soon. I still have to shave every day, although I let it go until work complains. We aren't allowed to have facial hair other than a small, neatly trimmed, mustache. The one place I can't seem to grow much hair! Go figure.

I had top surgery in 2008 and a hysto in 2010. I have no plans for any other surgeries at this time. I was able to get my insurance to cover ALL costs associated with my transistion.

For the record - I am very open abotut anything and everything so feel free to ask me anything. Pvt message me if you have a question you aren't comfortable asking on here.

Also - I'm in the Twin Cities, MN and am looking to make some local friends if anyone else is around here and open to it.

ahk · 10-25-2012, 11:43 AM

How do you know if your T is turning into Estrogen -- What would some indications be ?

GraffitiBoi · 10-25-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ahk

How do you know if your T is turning into Estrogen -- What would some indications be ?

I'd say discuss it with your endo... but mood swings can happen... your period can come back (if you haven't had a hysto)... your voice may go back up a little... I had a link to one of my FTM support sites a while back that listed what you are looking for. I'll see if I can find it.

ahk · 10-25-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GraffitiBoi

I'd say discuss it with your endo... but mood swings can happen... your period can come back (if you haven't had a hysto)... your voice may go back up a little... I had a link to one of my FTM support sites a while back that listed what you are looking for. I'll see if I can find it.

Cool, thanks--

Hominid · 10-25-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ahk

How do you know if your T is turning into Estrogen -- What would some indications be ?

I wouldn't worry too much - it takes a HUGE amount for that to happen - the amount that body builders use. The primary sign is breast formation and men and testicular shrinkage. That said, you would either have to have liver disease so you can't metabolize it, or be taking huge, non-prescribed doses.

PurpleQuestions84 · 10-31-2012, 10:54 AM

Why do most transmen have an issue dating tall women ?
im 5'9 and half and i get no love from the bros

Linus · 10-31-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PurpleQuestions84

Why do most transmen have an issue dating tall women ?
im 5'9 and half and i get no love from the bros

My g/f is 5'9" and I'm 5'1". Just a matter of finding one who appreciates a taller, leggier woman.

Greyson · 10-31-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PurpleQuestions84

Why do most transmen have an issue dating tall women ?
im 5'9 and half and i get no love from the bros

I noticed the height thing even before I transitioned. Some butches have the same "dilema." For me, the more comfortable I became with myself, the less I was threatened by a woman's height. I love to see a woman in heels and if I wanted to date women I was attracted to, I needed to get over it.

My girlfriend is taller then me by a couple of inches.

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Nadeest Member How Do You Identify?: as myself Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leesburg, FL Posts: 595 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,876 Thanked 2,118 Times in 501 Posts Rep Power: 17077997	Just remember that the effects of HRT differ with each person, so don't expect miracles. I know of a transwoman that started HRT 2 years after i did, and she has much bigger breasts then I do. Of course, she started HRT when she was a lot younger then I did, too. Sometimes, it is just the way that the dice falls, I guess.

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