[Lotus]

First Question: Do you, or did you have budding pains the same as you did if you used Herbs?

How long did it take for you mentally to adjust to HRT?

How long did it take for you to REALLY notice your body changing?

1) Initially I experienced budding pains on herbs. When the skin began stretching, it was quite painful lol (especially around the areolas). Presently, I still get sore breasts, for me that signals growth, which has been incremental while on both (NBE/HRT).

2) Managing the emotional changes is still ongoing, I do notice how depression can creep up on you rather quickly. To answer your question, however, I'd say it takes a couple of weeks adjusting to pharma strength E2 (speaking from my own experience).

3) 3-4 months on HRT (noting bigger changes to hips and facial features during this timeframe).