Progesterone Blues (Part III: The Final Chapter) - 04/29/06 12:32 AM
Certainly, our completely hypothetical transgurl was much happier starting from the moment of her very first dose of estrogen, wasn't she? Now, a few months later, her lab results are in, and she's certified hormonally female. Let's observe what becomes of her now.
Figure 14.3: Scientifically computer-rendered diagram of completely hypothetical transgurl at various phases of development. Click for enlargement.
Zero hour: Hormones administered to grateful (albeit completely hypothetical) transgurl while she drives home from her endocrinologist. Joy follows for several weeks.
Two weeks: A slight change in fat distribution. Backside and hips feel a bit rounder and better padded, and face slightly thinner. Skin feels different.
Three months: Eyes visibly larger, face definitely on way to becoming more wedge-shaped. Skin feels softer and much less oily. Feels calmer, less aggressive, and less "edgy", but emotions seem somewhat amplified otherwise. Fat distribution changes even more apparent, especially in chest areas. Thighs seem rounder. Breasts begin to form. Tendency towards shamelessness, overdressing when presenting as female. (Diagram regarding tight stretch capris somehow lost.)
Six months: Transgurl now full-time. Feels far less guarded and restricted in general, especially in public. Skin becoming much thinner and smaller all over; quality dramatically improved all around. Muscles start losing mass, albeit very slowly. Testes, now somewhat smaller, no longer producing sperm (irreversible), and androgen production now at female levels (reversible). Breasts now somewhat pronounced. Insists upon wearing fuchsia leopard spaghetti tanktop and pink stretch corduroys in public.
Eight months: At this stage, our hypothetical transgurl is hopefully looking much more feminine. Belly has begun to lower, and waist is rising and becoming smaller. By now, muscle mass enlarging upper body, ribcage, and back has visibly reduced, but much remains. Arms, shoulders, neck, and legs look rounder and more feminine. Curves very definite but still underdeveloped. Upper leg and hindquarter regions 68.45% more wiggly-jiggly.
One year, two months: Transgurl starting to pass very well in public as member of true gender. Body appears very feminine and curvy overall despite male-proportioned pelvis and shoulder blades. Belly much lower, and narrower in front. Muscle mass reduction faster. Body hair thinner, sparser, and of a somewhat lighter color. Subject got more back than average.
Transgurl's average facial expression continues to improve. The experiment continues!
The difference just in the first three months is incredible, let alone the whole transition! And it looks like you're picking up some sass along the way (critical part of being a girl) :)
Congrats on being certified hormonally female--I guess it might be like a new birthday?
The thing that gets me is how much happier I start to appear over the past year, even despite some really difficult circumstances. I was miserable in that first photo, and it shows.
Oh, and thanks. I think getting my lab results back was around 4 months or so. It did feel quite great.
C says we should send out "It's a Boy Girl!" cards. =)
Progesterone Blues (Part III: The Final Chapter) - 04/29/06 12:32 AM
Certainly, our completely hypothetical transgurl was much happier starting from the moment of her very first dose of estrogen, wasn't she? Now, a few months later, her lab results are in, and she's certified hormonally female. Let's observe what becomes of her now.
Figure 14.3: Scientifically computer-rendered diagram of completely hypothetical transgurl at various phases of development. Click for enlargement.
Zero hour: Hormones administered to grateful (albeit completely hypothetical) transgurl while she drives home from her endocrinologist. Joy follows for several weeks.
Two weeks: A slight change in fat distribution. Backside and hips feel a bit rounder and better padded, and face slightly thinner. Skin feels different.
Three months: Eyes visibly larger, face definitely on way to becoming more wedge-shaped. Skin feels softer and much less oily. Feels calmer, less aggressive, and less "edgy", but emotions seem somewhat amplified otherwise. Fat distribution changes even more apparent, especially in chest areas. Thighs seem rounder. Breasts begin to form. Tendency towards shamelessness, overdressing when presenting as female. (Diagram regarding tight stretch capris somehow lost.)
Six months: Transgurl now full-time. Feels far less guarded and restricted in general, especially in public. Skin becoming much thinner and smaller all over; quality dramatically improved all around. Muscles start losing mass, albeit very slowly. Testes, now somewhat smaller, no longer producing sperm (irreversible), and androgen production now at female levels (reversible). Breasts now somewhat pronounced. Insists upon wearing fuchsia leopard spaghetti tanktop and pink stretch corduroys in public.
Eight months: At this stage, our hypothetical transgurl is hopefully looking much more feminine. Belly has begun to lower, and waist is rising and becoming smaller. By now, muscle mass enlarging upper body, ribcage, and back has visibly reduced, but much remains. Arms, shoulders, neck, and legs look rounder and more feminine. Curves very definite but still underdeveloped. Upper leg and hindquarter regions 68.45% more wiggly-jiggly.
One year, two months: Transgurl starting to pass very well in public as member of true gender. Body appears very feminine and curvy overall despite male-proportioned pelvis and shoulder blades. Belly much lower, and narrower in front. Muscle mass reduction faster. Body hair thinner, sparser, and of a somewhat lighter color. Subject got more back than average.
Transgurl's average facial expression continues to improve. The experiment continues!
Posted in hormones by Milla | Comments (5)
The difference just in the first three months is incredible, let alone the whole transition! And it looks like you're picking up some sass along the way (critical part of being a girl) :)
Congrats on being certified hormonally female--I guess it might be like a new birthday?
Posted by patita at May 2, 2006 01:11 PM
The thing that gets me is how much happier I start to appear over the past year, even despite some really difficult circumstances. I was miserable in that first photo, and it shows.
Oh, and thanks. I think getting my lab results back was around 4 months or so. It did feel quite great.
C says we should send out "It's a Boy Girl!" cards. =)
Posted by Milla at May 2, 2006 02:55 PM
It's true--even in the second picture you're showing a bit of smile. The most recent photo is of course the best :)
Posted by patita at May 9, 2006 09:56 AM
Keep up the great work on your blog. Best wishes WaltDe
Posted by WaltDe at September 1, 2006 01:33 AM
Good luck with everything
Posted by Megan at September 8, 2006 04:15 PM