Hi all. below is the hormone
typical results where I picked it from some web site. But before you
take any hormone pills, please ask yourself and think twice who you are. Are
you a transgender? If you're uncertain, I advised you not to take any risk, cuase it's one
way ticket. Here is the defination of transgender where I
read it from Transgender Asia:
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Transgender ASIA defines
transgenders as those males or females of any age who are unhappy
living in the gender identity ascribed to them at birth. They have
perhaps assumed a full-time alternative gender identity.
Alternatively they intend to do so, or would do so if
circumstances allowed. The essential feature here is
identity; the sense, for example, of being born male but feeling
female (or indeed a member of a third gender). Sexual preference
is irrelevant.
Used in this way the term
transgender is broadly synonymous with transsexuality and gender
identity disorder.
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Hormone Typical Results
Typical
Results
While the individual's response to feminizing therapy will vary, we
have observed several key changes that appear for the majority of
transgendered women in addition to the general estrogenic effects .
Breasts
For the transgendered woman, breast development will vary greatly, as
it does with the genetic female population. However, breast development
will typically be less
than what is experienced in the genetic female population. With
the transgendered woman, breast tissue growth is basically
promoted by estrogens and anti-androgens. Under most circumstances,
breast development exceeding a B cup is rare. Development will
take at least 2 years to reach maximum size. Changes in the nipple will
likely be somewhat less than in the genetic female. The areola
(the small ring of color around the nipple in the center portion
of the breast) will change in appearance and size in relationship to
the breast. Soon after beginning hormone therapy (about 2 to 3 months),
there will be a nodule-like formation behind the nipple and a
feeling of tenderness or sensitivity in the area. This early
stage of development is caused by an increase in the ductal system
behind the nipple
is part of the transition process and will usually normalize in a
matter of months.
Body Hair
Depending on how hirsute (possessing hair) an individual's body may be,
body hair will generally lessen noticeably to almost entirely
over a period of several years. Individuals will generally notice
a diminishment of bodily hair occurring on the extremities, and
most of the torso. As example, arm and leg hair as well as hair
on the abdomen, chest, and shoulders will greatly lessen and in
some instances disappear completely. Hair growth in specific regions
including that around the areola, armpits and pubic area will not
lessen to the same extent.
Skin
The general appearance of the skin, overall, will change greatly by
becoming softer and less coarse. With proper skin care, which includes
protection against the damaging effects of the sun, the skin's general
appearance will be noticeably enhanced by the influence of estrogen and
anti-androgens.
Fat Distribution
Over a period of time (1 to 2 years time), a change in the subcutaneous
fat (located just beneath the skin) will occur. The hips, thighs
and buttocks will collect the majority of this distribution, and the
tendency to collect fat in the stomach will diminish somewhat. The
resulting redistribution will result in a smaller waistline and larger
hips.
Muscle Mass
A good deal of the size that is normally attributed to large or broad
shoulders, arms and chest is actually contained in upper body muscle
mass—not bones. Through the process of feminization much of the
upper body bulk will disappear. Muscle mass will generally take longer
to diminish (about 3 years) than the accompanying shift in fat
distribution previously mentioned. As upper body mass is lost, a
certain degree of looseness may be seen in the skin of the upper arms
and shoulders. As is the case with normal weight loss in these areas, a
period of one to two years may be necessary for the skin to adjust to
the smaller frame.
Genitals
With regard to appearance, hormone therapy will produce its most marked
change in lessening the size of the testes. Due to the influence of
estrogen, the testes' production of testosterone and sperm will be
greatly reduced. Penile size will likely diminish somewhat. While
penile skin is used for lining the neo-vagina,
the amount of donor skin available is more a matter of inherent size
than that of the diminishing effects of testosterone. Sexual function
will decrease, but the degree of which is unpredictable. Erections may
still continue, but will probably be much less frequent and long
lasting, or may not be possible. Ejaculate will lessen, probably
to the point of only producing a very small, clear discharge as a
result of the prostate and the associated structures responsible for
semen production being impeded.
Prostate Gland
The prostate will diminish in size due to the effects of estrogen and
finasteride (Proscar), the latter being administered as an
anti-androgen. Beside from the feminizing effect of these medications,
both drugs are helpful in the treatment of benign prostatic
enlargement. This condition is often responsible for the
difficulty with urination experienced by many older individuals.
Through the course of hormone therapy, this urinary complaint will
likely be relieved.
Cardiovascular
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United
States. Due to various lifestyle and hereditary factors, cardiovascular
conditions may pose additional risks to those undertaking
elective medical therapies, such as the variety of drug treatments
engaged in the feminization process. However, the effects of
hormonal therapy may be similarly beneficial to the male-to-female
transgender patient with respect to arteriosclerotic plaque
disease and cardiovascular conditions, as it demonstrates itself
in the genetic female population.
Infertility/Impotence
Long term use of estrogens may likely result in infertility, with
permanent infertility being a distinct possibility. Sexual
responsiveness will likely diminish over the course of hormonal
therapy, potentially resulting in the inability to achieve or
maintain an erection. These effects are the basis for feminizing
hormone therapy being termed chemical castration. If the transgendered
individual has any concern or desire to "father" children in the
future, it is imperative that the male-to-female transgendered
individual choose the option of sperm banking – having samples of their
sperm frozen and stored for later use – prior to beginning hormone
therapy.
Results Not to be Expected
Given a discussion of the physical changes that are typical as a result
of feminizing hormone therapy, some misconceptions concerning the
process arise. The following topics address those physical
changes that one will see very little or no change specific to
the hormonal regimen.
Beard Hair
Whatever active hair is present in the beard area upon onset of hormone
therapy will remain. Given years of hormone therapy and removal
of the testicles, the beard will remain albeit somewhat slower
growing and not quite as thick. Naturally, this status is far
from acceptable. A method of permanent hair removal, or
combination of methods thereof, must be used to rid oneself of facial
hair. Permanent hair removal will show its greatest results by
concentrating efforts on those areas least affected by hormone
therapy, i.e., the beard area, and leaving treatment of chest
hair and the like until last, if treatment is even required at all. See
Electrology Guide
Raised Voice
The depth in pitch and resonance of the voice are unaffected by hormone
therapy. However, inflection and manner of speech are very well
suited to change. Additionally, pitch can be raised through
persistent vocal practice. Given the importance of a gender
congruent voice, surgical options have been explored in
an attempt to alter pitch, but this most delicate of instruments
is not likely to be properly retuned through surgery.
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information was taken from Transgendercare
web site ***