1 month review. The day before I went to the Endocrinologist one of the things I told myself is that starting HRT is not a point of no return and I can always stop HRT even say several months down the road if it feels wrong without (too many) long lasting physical consequences and any changes will be undone especially as I was starting on a low ...

In the first month, I physically noticed: -Softer, drier skin. That was within days. -A drop in the "need" for an orgasm. Mentally my sexuality was still there, even better actually, but my libido was more under my control.

HRT has a timeline. The results don’t happen instantly. If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy, or just starting them for the first time, it’s important to know what effects to expect and when to expect them.

Prepare for a serious reduction in hot flashes, better sleep, more focus, and more control over your life again. That being said, getting to glory does require a few weeks of patience as your body adjusts to your hormone dosing. Here is a short guide of what to expect over the first few weeks and months as you get started. Week 1

Instead, I’m planning to do write-ups at the end of every month of HRT — with this one being my first. I always enjoyed reading other people’s experiences when I was pre-HRT, so I thought I’d help continue that trend. As a warning, this post will easily be my longest.