Sage-Tips

Does HRT make you feel more feminine?

Overall, you may gain or lose weight once you begin hormone therapy, depending on your diet, lifestyle, genetics and muscle mass. Your eyes and face will begin to develop a more feminine appearance as the fat under the skin increases and shifts.

Is it normal to be nervous about transitioning?

Many of you express feeling scared prior to starting gender transition. A normal and natural reaction to have as a human being about to undergo a major change in your life.

Can Estrogen make you look more feminine?

The major finding of this study is that women (not using make-up) with higher levels of late follicular oestrogen have more feminine, attractive and healthy looking faces than those with lower levels.

How do you fight dysphoria?

Exercise – a healthy amount of exercise can improve your mood. Do what you like – dance your heart out in your bedroom, do some yoga, ride a bike, go to circus classes, use the local park gym equipment, or look up exercises that will shape your body in ways that could reduce your dysphoria.

What type of mental disorder is gender dysphoria?

Gender dysphoria is a diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association to diagnose mental conditions. This term is intended to be more descriptive than the one that was previously used, gender identity disorder.

Should I start hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

The decision to start male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be an exciting choice. For many people, hormone treatment is the first step to transitioning physically into a female body.

Does HRT affect everyone the same way?

I’m just going to start with this disclaimer: Estrogen HRT affects everyone in different ways. It’s exactly the same as puberty; not everyone gets the same results after being doused in estrogen. Your mileage may vary.

What do I need to prove to my doctor to start HRT?

Demonstrate that you are capable and willing to undergo HRT. Some doctors may require “proof” that you are comfortable living as a female and that you are able to make the decision to undergo HRT. To do this, you may need to show that you have lived for 12 months as a woman.

Is it too late to start HRT at 65?

If you are reading this later in life, and particularly over the age of 65, you may assume that it is too late to start HRT. You may fear that you have missed your window not only to derive the greatest benefits of HRT, but to receive treatment at all. But being older doesn’t mean the possibility of HRT is closed.