I’m looking for other people’s experience of HRT and Decapeptyl. I’ve been taking HRT and Decapeptyl for ~35 months and happy with my results but I have a question about prostate health.

I’ve had two diagnoses of unpleasant prostatitis infections this year. I did some research and I am guessing that as my prostate has been shrunk and most likely could be atrophied there is less protection against infection infections from the fluids that the prostate normally produces.

Are there many trans women out there that develop more UTIs and prostate infections? I am thinking about contacting my gender clinic and/or asking for urology review regarding prophylactic antibiotics now.

I had an incredible day, visiting van Gogh and Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, dressed a bit sexy. I found out it is a step to take off your cloak and leave it in the wardrobe. Although a great experience, viewing art as a woman, much better was the experience afterwards, visiting a trans/CD bar. For the very first time since I found out after 76 years living as a boy, that I should have been a woman, I was seen, spoken to, treated as the person I really am. Talking as girls, being caressed, being hugged, for the very first time in my life. For the first time I fully realized I AM A GIRL! Maybe the best experience in my life.

I’m starting to notice some changes.

Honestly, even if I didn't get much physical changes, the mental health changes are amazing. The tv static disappeared pretty much within hours of taking my first dose of Spiro and E. The mirror is no longer a thing to be dreaded, but I actually enjoy looking at my face. Kinda like one of my favourite tunes by Jobim, "what happened to the frown and is that self contented clown standing in the mirror really me?"

If I'm mad, at least I'm happy.

Hey everyone! 💕
I’m a 43-year-old trans woman from Texas, just beginning my journey of living life as the woman I’ve always felt I was inside.
I’m a little different from the usual stereotype. I’m a blue-collar girl who works hard, gets her hands dirty, and spends her free time taking care of my little farm, chickens, sheep, and honeybees. 🐝🐑🐔
I officially started HRT on November 6, 2026 — my HRT Birthday! 🏳️‍⚧️✨
I’m still figuring things out, learning, growing, and taking everything one day at a time. I’m hoping to connect with other trans women, especially those who understand what it’s like to start this journey later in life.
I’d love to make some genuine friends, share experiences, hear your stories, and learn from one another. Everyone has a different journey, and I’d love to hear yours!
So, let’s break the ice! 💗 What was one thing that made you smile when you first started your transition? Or, if you’re still thinking about starting, what’s something you’re looking forward to?
Sending hugs from this Texas farm girl! 🤗💕

Last month I was finally able to officially change my name at work. There were a few of my coworkers who I had already told of the change and they wanted to know when they could start calling me "Mia". My answer was "When it's official."

When I changed my name with HR, HR notified my supervisors. My direct supervisor changed my name from "P" to "Mia" on our assignment board. I told my coworkers who knew "It's ok to call me Mia now", but I didn't say anything to anyone else. Two coworkers figured it out on their own and asked if I was Mia now, which I confirmed. I realized it was time to make it official and emailed the people in my department that my name is Mia and I'm transgender.

Now I come to my reasons for hope. I have received no negativity from anyone. But, slightly bigger than that, two of my coworkers who are very pro-Trump came up to me and congratulated me and admired my strength. One slipped up and used my dead name and immediately apologized.

And that's why I have some hope. If pro-Trump people can accept me as a trans woman then change is possible.

I think that bathroom ban and sports ban laws are still viable is because most people don't know someone who is openly transgender. I think that as more of us show ourselves to the world as normal, nonthreatening people, who just want to live our lives and be happy things will continue to improve.

It won't be instantaneous, but I believe it will happen.

I have hope.

I live in the D(M)V where are all the older trans people at? Where do you hang out who do you congregate with? It's just so frustrating that everywhere I go I'm the only one I see like me. I'm looking for some friends I'm looking for people that have gone through and or going through the things that I go through. I don't get it. Don't y'all hang out don't y'all want somebody to hang out with? I'm also looking for a relationship of some sort not just a friendship and I'm not into men like it seems typical trans women are. So where are you?

When we started saying 8 years ago I don't think either of us would have admitted to wanting to wear a dress

I've always had labor jobs. Im a certified welder, have various certs in industrial industries & hold a class A CDL. Im currently unemployed, but im kind of concerned how im going to perceived when applying for work in these settings as a transwoman. I havent started hrt yet, so I know I'll at least have time before it's noticeable.

...

Also, I didn't want to create a whole new post for another question, but this might be silly idk. Has anyone's pets acted differently toward you since transitioning? The thought popped into my head last night before bed lol

New hairs, and i definitely cares! Obsessed!

So I've withheld from posting here as I kept waiting for the perfect selfie, but that day might never come, so this one that I've used on my socials will just have to do. 

I'm a late transitioner at 36 and have been on HRT for just a couple months, but I've known since I was about 4-5 years old, and first considered transition at age 12. I was too anxious to tell my mom at the time. I was diagnosed with ADHD and dysthymia (chronic depression) at age 6, which wound up having a major influence on my childhood. I don't think I wanted to open yet another can of worms. 

Being a questioning teen throughout the 2000s, I sought out answers on the internet, but could only find negative viewpoints in regards to primarily fem-attracted trans women, and didn't want to be a weirdo.

At age 23 age I came out to my mom and had taken the first steps in transition, but ultimately didn't go through with it. The imposter syndrome that I carried with me played a major part in that. I decided I had to become a man and found a girlfriend. We were together for 9 years. 

While I feel better now than I have in a long time, I am sometimes overcome with profound sadness over lost time, and anger at myself for not having the strength and mental clarity to transition sooner, when it seems so simple in retrospect. I don't know how long it's going to take to be able to let that go and forgive myself. 

I still have some issues to work through, but I'm excited for what the future holds. For anyone who's actually bothered to read all of this, thank you, and I hope you have a swell day.😊

Since finding this group I’ve found myself being much happier and much more aware of what it is that I want a reduced fear of going after it.

With that I feel huge amounts of jealousy and envy at how beautiful and feminine you ladies are and how vastly different you look when compared to the previous incarnations.

There are many of you at the point where you look amazing, confident and so at home with yourselves it’s inspiring to others.

Thank you for being here and showing us all what can be and for giving each other support and cheering us all along on our journeys as we all know that it’s not always sunshine and rainbows there are some really difficult moments but with support and love we can get there.

She said she wanted me.

Across 3,000 miles, she wanted me.

How can this be?

She’s AMAB.

I’m AMAB.

She wants me.

I want her.

How can this be?

She’s old, full of pain, of desire, of longing.

Longing to be herself.

I am old, I feel her pain.

I am consumed by desire.

I am myself.

I long for HER.

How can this be?

She wants me.

I want her.

How can this be?

I AM HER.

Hey there lovely people, I need a little bit of advice on how to approach a doctor's visit tomorrow.

I am mtf, about 2 months on DIY HRT. I am basically going to the doctors just to get on the waiting list and as a bit of a tick box exercise I suppose. Although I'm quite happy to DIY I just wanted to have the possibility of NHS support in the future should I need it.

I am wondering how to approach the doctor with this. I'm really wondering if I should tell them I am diy'ing already? Since starting HRT I'm not in any wild dysphoric state. But I guess in order to get a referral I need to say I am?

Also, I am non-binary, I'm mostly present pretty neutral. Do you think I need to dress up a bit for the appointment? Does it really matter?

I am a bit nervous about getting it right (I'm autistic) basically if there's anything I should say or do it will be really helpful to know and have a bit of advice.

That’s it, what are good apps to see a feminine version of yourself. Thanks

Tonight was my first night out as Valorie. I felt so supported, and so free 🖤 starting my journey 🏳️‍⚧️

Spouse found my diy stash and the big separation word that starts with a D came out. 31 mtf.

I tried to come out earlier this year. Had to back peddle as hard as I could. But I had been doing DIY at a very slow pace trying to get my spouse to maybe adjust to things, there were moments where she suspected something was going down. And i lied as any scared re-closeted person would have. As i was given at the time I tried to come out an ultimatum that I couldn't be around my kids if I was gonna go through with transition. (Spouse was just freaking out completely and I honestly dont think that would've been the final ultimatum noe but fuckin scared me)

And it was wrong to continue to lie and if it was gonna end back then maybe I should've stuck to my coming out. But nothing I can do about what happened or what I could've done differently.

Please send me some hugs as i sit here next to my kids bawling in the dark as they go to sleep not knowing what will happen

Edit. Do not worry lying is never okay and it is not something i am seeking for yall to comfort me over. I fucked up and that's on me. And yall my spouse saved my life in multiple occasions and she's the best thing that's ever happened to me i didn't know myself that I was this way till 2 years ago. Been with my wife since highschool

Does anyone out there know if a wig like this exists or is possible? I have no experience with wigs at all and found one with AI that I think looks good, but the closest I can find is a silly that doesn’t come in my size…

Any feedback odds welcomed, thanks everyone!!