Best moments to Begin Male-to-female Transition.
As known, the best moment to begin hormone replacement therapy (aka the first step towards the male-to-female transition) is at the beginning of the puberty (around the age of 12-13). Beginning with that age, the body starts to produce testosterone, testosterone being the male hormone responsible for the secondary male gender characteristics (wide shoulders, large hands, male voice and so on and so forth).
What the hormone replacement therapy does is to prevent the body of a biological male from producing testosterone, and also "insert" estrogen, the female hormone which is responsible for secondary female gender characteristics (waist, high-pitched voice, small shoulders and overall a feminine appearance). By doing the HRT (hormone replacement therapy), male-to-female transgenders somehow trick their body in such a way that it will develop just like the body of a biological female, and the hormone levels will be reversed: low testosterone level & high estrogen level.
However, not every transgender is able to start the hormone replacement therapy when they`re at puberty, due to a series of factors: the society in which they live, financial situation or parent`s mentalities that aren`t very open most of the time. Those who are able to begin HRT around the age of 12-13 are indeed happy transgendered persons, because they will be very passable as females when they grow up, and we all know how important it is for a transgender person to be passable, especially when it comes to being accepted in the society or having a workplace.
Male-to-female transgenders who begin the hormone replacement therapy a bit later (35+) have less chances to develop a feminine body. At the age of 20, for instance, the human body is still able to adapt to a new hormone and get the feminine physical traits (although the secondary male characteristics have efficiently developed), but the older you get, the harder it is for a male-to-female transgender to become a passable female. Anyway, if the hormones don`t help you too much, remember that there are a series of esthetic surgeries that work like magic, and basically all you need to do is to have the necessary money for them and ambition, if you really want to be passable as a female.
Remember, it`s NEVER too late for a male-to-female transgender to begin transition. It`s never too late to begin living your life for real. Don`t pay attention to anybody, just listen to what your mind tells you and act accordingly.
I apologize but I am not very informed regarding female-to-male transition, so I will not give any details about it.
I would be more than happy to answer any question regarding male-to-female transition, especially about HRT, GRS and aftercare, visits to the psychologist/psychiatrist and the changes that your body will be facing throughout time. Please feel free to leave a comment and I will reply.
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I'm 34 now and started hrt a little over a year ago. I'm not completely passable but I think I'm kinda cute. I've heard rumors that hrt will cause your feet to shrink slightly. Right now I'm in a womens size 11. Sometimes 12 depending on the shoe style. Fpr example pointy shoes tend not to work in size 11. And my breasts are developing nicely. Are there any other pluses I can look forward to
Hello Rebecca. Unfortunately, your feet, hands and shoulders will not change in any way. However, look closely to your waist and you will definitely see changes. Besides, your skin texture will significantly improve and somehow change and you will see that your body hair will begin to grow slower and slower. In some cases, due to hormone replacement therapy that transgenders use, the body hair gets a bit whiter if it`s black (happened to me). Breasts will also develop, but if I remember well it takes up to five years for a transgender to have breasts identical to those of a genetic woman.
So much information... thank you for sharing..
Thank you so much for this information...i agree it's never too late to start transition..
and yes your hands and feet to stay the same size no matter what you take. it's an old-wives tale ( LOL ) why i think that's funny -no idea...
The other day while with a Dear friend of mine Her GG friend commented to Her "Tina is very nice pretty woman, but She has large hands ? "
Oh well, nobody can have it all !
So I am curious, if a transperson decides to do hormone therapy, but doesn't want to get rid of their penis, what happens? I'm sorry if this is worded awkwardly. my partner is currently non-transitioning and i am wondering what would happen if he (she) just did hormone therapy.
Well, only a doctor can answer that question correctly, all I know is that there are thousands of non-operative transgender women who are on hormones. You can keep your male genitalia, but the hormone replacement therapy will definitely affect its functions, although these effects do vary from one individual to another.
However, if your partner would start transitioning (again, i advice seeing a doctor first), the first changes would be the development of breast, waist and feminine features, overall (maybe a small change in the voice too - I experienced it). These transformations are influenced by the age (a 18 yo has more chances to look feminine and passable than a 40 yo for instance that just started transitioning - although this is not a rule).
Hope I helped!
If i was to start at age 27 would i have a difficult time in becomeing passable? and how should one go about taking the first step if they dont want to let anyone from there "stright" life know(aka Parents and family) until the transition is already well along the way? Truley looking for advise
Kylie
Dear Kylie,
I cannot express myself in this situation, since it is all about genes. It may not be diffcult to start transitioning when you are 27 if you have good genes and if you have fine physical/facial traits. However, the best person who can advice you regarding this matter is your doctor, who`ll also prescribe you a hormone replacing treatment, if you decide to transition.
Remember, ambition is the key, and with a little bit of help from the doctors and maybe from the esthetician (if needed), you can look great and, the most important, STAY HEALTHY!
Keep in touch, take care!
P.S.: About your parents: you can start the hormone replacing therapy without letting them know anything if you think this is for the best, but the changes will be visible in time, and then maybe they`ll start asking you some questions. However, you might want to consider seeking help from a psychologist that can advice you better regarding this issue (this worked for me!)
I have wanted to start HRT for years, but have just now gotten serious. I am 60 years old and can no longer deny that I want to be female. Is this too late? I really want to be female.
Hello Everyone.
Ive taking my resolution and that is I want to be a girl. And I would do it using HRT-Estrogen.
As known, the best moment to begin hormone replacement therapy (aka the first step towards the male-to-female transition) is at the beginning of the puberty (around the age of 12-13). Beginning with that age, the body starts to produce testosterone, testosterone being the male hormone responsible for the secondary male gender characteristics (wide shoulders, large hands, male voice and so on and so forth).
Sounds Very fine for me since im 13 years old.. All my life Ive wanted to be a girl, but I got some problems to persuade my parents about it, They are not open for it and would not allow me to do it in my age they say I need to think more about it or push it away.
Any tips
Hello,
I am 18 years old and I know that inside I'm a female. If I wanted to begin transition, how would I go about getting hormones? And will I be able to lok passably female?
I'm 21 and I have had these feelings of wanting to become a girl since I was 13, but considering the society I grew up in, voicing this would be next to suicide. I've kept it to myself for so long, I have no idea how to come out with it, how to begin these treatments, nor which doctor to go to about all of this. I can't possibly go to the family doctor for fear of him telling my family. I live in Tampa, Fl so I don't know of any doctor in this state who specializes in this(if indeed one must specialize in it). My biggest issue, is being able to accept myself and do RLE(Real Life Experience). I know what I want to be, but having to go out and dress like it to me seems so utterly difficult considering the lifestyle I've forced myself into doing. I want out, but I haven't a clue as to where to start. Should I truly move away somewhere away from my family, restart my self and come back in the hopes that my family will accept me? I'm wrecked in my mind as to how things could possibly go wrong. I've never once thought of what could make me happy in any of my relationships, whether familial or significant others. So, my biggest questions are these; What kind of doctor do I see in order to speak more clearly of HRT? What steps are best to take for someone as fearful as I of the consequences of taking such an enormous step towards accepting myself?
At age 26 I started HRT but I did not start going out as a girl until I was 28. The effects was nice and passable as a girl, I just did not have to be overdressed otherwise things will get to obvious. At age 30 I got more feminine and much more passable and people can no longer tell I was a guy before. I miss this stage... because at 31 I stopped HRT and reverted back because of love. Now I'm 34 and I want my girl life back, because besides being happy with my partner, I just still feel too empty being not me. It is consuming me... My partner knows everything, and i am back to HRT now. I hope the results will come back since my body have already experienced it before... I'm just hoping...
Hi there, I'm female and plan on remaining one, but I figured this would be the best place to ask! I have hair growing on my chin, a lot of it which I hate and pluck and it causes acne scars. I'd like to get rid of it permanently. It seems from my research that going to a dermatologist and getting laser treatment is the best way to go. I also read you may have to go back multiple times because some hair maybe fallow. How many times do you find you treat one area and have to go back? And what kind of reduction takes place after one visit? I also read it would wind up costing 1,000, so if this is typical please also let me know, thanks.
I started hormone therapy in my mid fifties... it so slow ... i am 2 yrs into it.... have seen changes but not enough... my doctor says it takes at least 5 years.. yes i've seen some changes... but i want my face and body to look more feminine.