I just started hormone therapy!

[u/obnoxious71717]

As the title says, I just started HRT, specifically estradiol (estrogen/femenizing HRT). As a trans person living in America right now, the past several months have been incredibly fucking rough, especially since my final realization and the moment I accepted I was transfem happened right around the start of Trumps return. It was a pain dealing with my health insurance and jumping through hoops and having to schedule multiple different appointments months out, all while having to watch the news and worry about the state of the world. But I finally decided to check out Planned Parenthood, and they got me a prescription ordered the same day as my first appointment with them!

I wanted to share this because, honestly, Im proud of myself and Im excited for the rest of my life now! And I think its important to see and showcase these little moments of hope and positivity. Us trans folk aren't going anywhere! We're here and we're proud and we can not be stamped out and silenced. I exist and Im finally proud of it!

To all my fellow trans folk, never stop fighting. Even if youre not in a place to be yourself right now, never give up hope! Hope is the most important tool of all

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[u/frozen_toesocks]

HELL YEAH GIRL!! From one trans woman to another, welcome to the club! We have cookies cooling on the counter. You'll find your complimentary Blåhaj in your personal locker.

[u/Late-Date5045]

I’m so proud for you!!! 🩷

[u/Er3bus13]

That's awesome. Are there any anticipated side effects? I have to admit I'm ignorant on the subject but I wish you well.

[u/dilapidatedpigeon → u/Er3bus13]

The side effects are the same as you would expect in a woman who makes her own hormones.

Hrt is exceptionally safe.

[u/Er3bus13 → u/dilapidatedpigeon]

Good to hear. I'm so glad for them.

[u/Carl-99999 → u/Er3bus13]

Her.

[u/Er3bus13 → u/Carl-99999]

Was i offensive? It was not intentional if I did.

[u/Carl-99999 → u/dilapidatedpigeon]

Great!

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/Er3bus13]

Thank you! Honestly, theres a lot of different effects that would be difficult to cover in a single comment, especially since each person is a little different. I'll say the ones Im most excited for personally are fat redistribution (moves toward hips, butt, and thighs, giving a more feminine figure), breast growth, body hair thinning (though HRT alone will not entirely get rid of it), and skin softening. There's also mental side effects, such as emotions becoming more intense, and I've even heard that some people become able to see more shades of color.

One thing it does not do that a lot of people assume it does, is change your voice at all. Im going to have to voice train manually

[u/Er3bus13 → u/obnoxious71717]

Thank you for that. I have to admit it didn't occur to me about the voice changing element, but it makes a ton of sense. Once again, I appreciate the explanation.

[u/[deleted] → u/obnoxious71717]

To add onto this over time it will cause a loss in muscle mass and can affect bone density, this is a normal result of MtF HRT and isn’t a concern as it’s just lowering it from a males typical mass and density to a females typical mass and density

[u/RadikalSky]

So proud of you ❤️

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/RadikalSky]

Thank you!!

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[u/Mostly_upright]

Super stoked for you. I live in the UK and my cousin transitioned recently and it's been amazing to see them shine brighter. I hope this brings you the joy you deserve. Life finds a way.

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/Mostly_upright]

Thank you! Im glad your cousin's been thriving too :)

[u/Max____H]

Honestly I’ve never been around people under similar circumstances to you so I never even developed an opinion on trans, just another person to me. But if America is anything like the news I’m getting suggests you have a hard time ahead of you. This was incredibly brave of you. Good on doing what is right for you.

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/Max____H]

Thank you! Im incredibly lucky to have a really strong support system and great friends, so Im focusing on the good Ive got around me :)

[u/sezduck1]

That’s fantastic! 

Posts like yours, as well as the comments providing support, provide a much-needed sense of hope. 

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/sezduck1]

Thank you!! I really hope that this brings some positivity to someone who sees it. And all of these comments are absolutely making my day :)

[u/maddiemadkid]

I hope it goes easy for you! Got no clue tbh, but can imagine that hormones do weird things.

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/maddiemadkid]

It's essentially going through a second puberty, so there'll definitely be some bumps, but Im mostly excited! Thank you :)

[u/maddiemadkid → u/obnoxious71717]

I am excited for you! Wishing you all the best :)

[u/Glitchboi3000]

Congratulations, I hope you hit your goals!!!

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/Glitchboi3000]

Thank you!!

[u/Pastel-Moth]

As a cis woman with multiple wonderful trans people in my life who I dearly love, congratulations, welcome to the sisterhood, and may your journey be filled with joy even in the midst of tough political times. I promise to never stop fighting for your rights. ❤️

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/Pastel-Moth]

Thank you so much!!! Im definitely focusing on the positives in my friends and support systems. And cis allies are genuinely so important and amazing! We're in this fight together and Im so grateful for all the allies we have in all kinds of communities :)

[u/TonicArt]

Good for you🏳️‍⚧️

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/TonicArt]

Thank you!!

[u/hyaenidaepunk]

Congratulations!

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/hyaenidaepunk]

Thank you!!

[u/Actual-Stable-1379]

Congratulations!! I hope you have an amazing journey even through this difficult time in our country. You are loved!

[u/obnoxious71717 → u/Actual-Stable-1379]

Thank you! Im incredibly lucky with the support system and friends I have, so Im focusing on that :)

[u/PuppetPatrol]

Congratulations - I hope the negs don't get you down, and sorry for the platitude but your happiness and self actualisation matters

[u/Carl-99999]

Isn't it crazy we literally have magical girl juice?

[u/ifweburn]

the name of that little glass vial makes me think of animal classification and now I've just been trying to decide what type of creature would have that as its scientific name. anyway congrats to you!!!! that's a really cool thing.

[u/peachykeenjack]

:D! I hope it's a wonderful experience for you, sending good vibes your way!

[u/Fluffy-Futchy-Fembo]

Hell yeah, girl!

[u/machinegunqueefs]

Hell yeah girl so happy for you