[GoneGirl]

PM

Fuller lips
Softer skin
Slower breast growth
Some fat redistribution
Occasional headaches and digestive problems
Euphoria
More Empathetic
Thicker head hair/less body hair
Feeling sexy but with decreased function (the two things aren't really the same)

Estradiol

Softer, but much drier skin
Quicker breast growth
More fat redistribution (good for curves, bad for pooch)
Mood swings
Extreme empathy
Little sex drive and greatly decreased function

I've taken each for at least a year apiece and these are some of my observations. Some of them are probably just me, others are likely more universal. Also, the anti-androgens taken at the time likely play a factor into my perception of each. Mostly SP with the PM and androcur/spiro/fincar with the estradiol.

Thank you, Sarah, that's exactly the kind of information I was looking for.
You're right though about it being an individual thing. On PM, I haven't seen any change in my lips, body fat redistribution, or reduction in body hair (although hair started to regrow on my head). My breast growth was faster than I expected even though I was taking relatively low doses of PM (<2000 mg which probably explains the total avoidance of side effects). I did experience a marked reduction in mental anxiety and increased empathy and a tendency to tear up. My male sex drive dropped like a rock, but I kept my male function by taking periodic breaks. AA's were not introduced until month five.

On E2 + T-blockers, not much has changed yet. I mentioned my areola/nipple changes. I think breast growth is accelerating, too. The biggest changes may be mental. I seem much more comfortable with my transgender psyche. I have not experienced those on again/off again wtf moments questioning my motives. I'm waiting for the other feminizing effects, but none has shown up yet, but it could be because I'm on a modest dosage regimen (4 mg daily). My next doctors appointment isn't until August, so I want to err on the side of caution.

Clara