Looking for help and advice (beehaw.org)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Foidi@beehaw.org to c/lgbtq_plus@beehaw.org

33 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Hi bees. I recently was looking around for info about hip growth and hrt, and read that it may happen, but even if then not really noticible. However for like a week now I feel my hips hurt, like substencialy and they give me trouble walking, stadning and stuff and even sleeping. And I am almost sure it is growth. But isnt it too painful? Should it be that way, and can I ease it somehow?

Edit:

I have noticed that when I walk and sway my hips more it is less painful to walk, but it takes getting used to

Thanks in advace :3

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] Gaywallet@beehaw.org 11 points 11 months ago

Any and all concerns about medical issues can and should be directed at your doctor! They're the only ones with enough info and qualifications to comment upon this.

Hip growth as a response to feminizing HRT can and does happen in younger patients. Hips don't set completely until the early 20s, so if you're starting HRT at or before then, you can experience both hip growth and your hips shifting in position. Heating pads and anti-inflammatories might help. Be sure not to push yourself too much if you're in pain, and as I already mentioned talk with your doctor if you're worried about the pain level.

[-] Foidi@beehaw.org 4 points 11 months ago

I am 20 now and started my hrt at 19 and I am 7.5 months in. Also to what doctor should I go? Coz idk which one would help with this issue the best

[-] Gaywallet@beehaw.org 3 points 11 months ago

Are you DIY HRT or was it prescribed by a doc? If it was prescribed by a doctor, that's who you should go to. If you're DIY, that's a more difficult question, but you should find a trans competent doctor.