When going through HRT roughly how soon does the body start redistributing fat around the body???

Question

Hello,

I am just wondering, once starting the hormone replacement therapy how soon will I start to see a change/redistribution of fat around my body to when it moves more so to my hips, thighs and buttocks??
Also another important question, when will my skin start changing/ how long after hormone replacement therapy because these two I'm looking forward to haha :) Just also wondering how long til my facial contour will change/if it changes.

I just want to know a rough time line of these different changes specifically :)

Answer 1

This fact sheet from the transgender health program at Vancouver Coastal Health may be of use:  

http://transhealth.vch.ca/resources/library/tcpdocs/consumer/hormones-MTF.pdf

See the section "What Changes Can I Expect, and How Soon? (Benefits)"

One of the things it says is: "The degree and rate of change depends on factors that are different for every person, including your age, the number of hormone receptors in your body, and how sensitive your body is to the medication. There is no way of knowing how your body will respond before you start hormones." 

It also goes into further detail. 

Answer 2

Hi rose-elliott,

The resource pdf linked by admin is quite comprehensive. I've downloaded it and had a quick perusal.

You ask about facial contours ... that won't change. The basics as I understand it are ... boobs, hips, and skin.

That is why I have successfully completed voice feminization therapy studies, which I am slowly incorporating into my life. I am receiving electrolysis and laser treatment for facial hair removal.

My attire is feminine/unisex and I am relaxed about myself in public more and more ... I actually perform music at Southbank, so although I am shy in some regards, I am also "out there" in public doing my music thing.

I do get some funny looks at times, as I can only imagine persons seeing a male body who is female ... or some such paradox. Some persons are more perceptive and I in turn read persons very well. I get a sense of interest in me for being this different ... unique person.

Living as a female, getting the fem-voice therapy and facial hair removal is really very, very good. Makes me feel much better. Sure I want boobs, hips and skin changes, but when I sense others perceiving me as female and I only have natural male hormones in me, it really makes me feel good about myself ...

... good although I look rather an odd female type person, but female none the less. Being perceived as female makes me happy!!! :D

Best wishes,

Chrisentiae

Answer 3

hi i'm 20 and i am planning to start hrt in two years is it a good age to star hrt to get optimal feminzation

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its never too late, but the earlier you start the better for example,in 18  and in already 3 weeks into my transition and the changes appeared really fast, a week in and i was already experiencing breast pain (still am) and my sking got so much softer in the  second week. the more changes you want to experience the earlier you should start.