hey! been on e for a couple weeks now, but I haven't really felt anything :/ (self.mtf)

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been taking estradiol enanthate via subq injection for the past 3 weeks, 0.15 ml every 7 days. i haven't really felt anything different tho... is it too soon to tell? im not on t blockers, mainly bc im still closeted, but i thought by now id feel some change by now

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[-] cheers_queers@lemm.ee 26 points 2 days ago

My partner has been on hrt for over 3 years now, she says you're looking at 2 to 3 months minimum before physically feeling any changes. Its a long slow process, her body still continues to change. Take your time, trust the process. You've already done the hardest part :)

[-] tunasyne 4 points 1 day ago

thanks for the advice! okok i thought so but wasn't sure, someone close had told me i would experience mood changes and such within a few weeks after starting lol

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