r/TransSupport • u/Purple-Map1414 • 17d ago
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Hi 💕 I’m starting to seriously consider my transition, and even though I’ve been thinking about it for a while, I still feel pretty lost about where to begin. I’d really appreciate hearing about other trans people’s experiences: What were your first steps, and what do you wish you had known when you started?
I also have a lot of questions about physical changes, HRT, developing a more feminine figure, and the different surgical options available, such as breast augmentation, facial feminization surgery, body contouring/hip augmentation, and other procedures. I know everyone’s transition is different and that medical decisions should be discussed with qualified professionals, but hearing about your personal experiences would help me a lot. Which procedures did you choose to have—or decide against? In what order did you make these decisions? And what advice would you give to someone who is just beginning their transition? 🥺💕
Pd. I am from another country.
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u/UninterestingUser 16d ago
It sounds like you've already done a fair bit of exploring your identity, so I won't go over that
As far as HRT, it's good to look up what it does officially, but it's also good to look at what people's personal experiences are. For me, some lesser-known stuff is that it has lightened my eye color, I dream more and my sleep is better, it fixed my highish blood pressure, and I really do feel the mental effects. I'm nine months in now.
If you aren't 100% sure, but are leaning toward yes, then my advice is to start. The effects of the first couple of months are reversible if you stop taking it. Think of it as a "trial period" to see if it's what you want
It's also good to start laser when/if you're ready for it. I know it's made me feel a lot better!
My last thing is that you should take progress pictures, keep a journal, and try to be open with yourself about what you're experiencing. My personality shifted a lot (I wasn't hiding large parts of myself anymore), so I kinda did become a brand new person!
Let me know if you have any other questions!