16-02-2016, 09:42 AM
Congrats on your starting steps!
I was on herbals for 4 months or so before starting my prescription. I felt pretty positive on herbals, but even more so on HRT. Like Calmly, I was calmer and more social. There were some emotional episodes, generally every few weeks.
I was on the estrogel regimen (transgendercare link below). I noticed my facial features feminized quicker than expected, lost noticeable muscle mass (half inch in 3 months on vs 1" in over a year off), and my breast development pace picked up after switching.
It's important to have a doctor on board to at least run regular tests to monitor your levels and liver. Support/someone to talk to is helpful as well -- especially during those emotional rollercoasters.
Here's a couple links with info on hormones, regimens/dosing, sides, etc. It's good to know whats going in, going on, and what to expect.
Good luck and wishing you the best!
TransgenderCare Hormone/Regimen Information
Baseline Lab Tests (UCSF)
I was on herbals for 4 months or so before starting my prescription. I felt pretty positive on herbals, but even more so on HRT. Like Calmly, I was calmer and more social. There were some emotional episodes, generally every few weeks.
I was on the estrogel regimen (transgendercare link below). I noticed my facial features feminized quicker than expected, lost noticeable muscle mass (half inch in 3 months on vs 1" in over a year off), and my breast development pace picked up after switching.
It's important to have a doctor on board to at least run regular tests to monitor your levels and liver. Support/someone to talk to is helpful as well -- especially during those emotional rollercoasters.
Here's a couple links with info on hormones, regimens/dosing, sides, etc. It's good to know whats going in, going on, and what to expect.
Good luck and wishing you the best!
TransgenderCare Hormone/Regimen Information
Baseline Lab Tests (UCSF)