u/Pale_Lengthiness_572

I started estrogen Monotherapy patches, September 1st a few weeks after turning 24, and I may have noticed very slightly being more emotional, mood swings, but overall feel pretty much the same.

My nipples started budding around week 3 and are much more tender and very responsive to touch. Though my sec drive recently has been much higher for some reason in the past week.

Is it likely not working? Is my T producing more on its own and suppressing the estrogen?

Yesterday’s post - [https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMtFHRT/s/YkG7JyYzNZ](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMtFHRT/s/YkG7JyYzNZ)

I just turned 24 last month for reference and have very low body fat/very thin, so I have to place the patches on my upper butt/lower back in hopes of some absorption. I feel the nipple thing more on the right side.

I just turned 24, and on estrogen Monotherapy 0.1mg patch a day. I have low body fat so the patch is on my upper butt/lower back for absorption and I noticed this change, maybe the last couple of days. Is it placebo or definitely the hormones?

I don’t have friends irl who play or are interested in Mario party. I just got it recently because it’s everyone’s favorite but I really wish I could play with actual people. Not many on the netplay discord are active who play 6 either :(.

I hate the fact that I prefer to solely top and are attracted to men to which most if not all I will attract for that reason are going to be chasers. I feel disgusting and a freak after masturbating especially when I know that most cis girls and friends very likely don’t have those desires and have sex the traditional way.

I’m scared to start even though I want it. I’ve been socially transitioned since around the time I turned 21 and have been happier than ever but my ocd anxiety tells me what if something bad happens to my health while I’m on hrt?

What if I’m making a decision I’ll regret in my 30s? What if I’m not trans or it’s a fetish even though I’ve been happy the last 3 years?

I also feel like even though I know it’s toxic that because I prefer to top and don’t have bottom dysphoria that what if I’m not really trans because even though I “like it” I feel dirty and disgusting afterwards and I think about how my cis female friends likely have traditional sexual experiences while I’m here interested in a masculine role such as topping. I know it probably sounds bad but I have to say it out loud and vent about how I feel.

I’m only 5’6, I haven’t aged visibly since I was 18-20 and still have a “twinkish” body/very fem voice which is probably why I am able to pass very well pre hrt makeup, hair, & clothing styling but I fear what T will do the next 5-10 years if I don’t start now :(

I already feel like I’m already at a late start for hrt at 24 compared to other trans girls my age who started likely at 18 or even earlier benefiting from hip bone growth :(

I’m thinking about getting them since they look interesting but I wanted to see what the community thinks of them.

My friend is going to Japan (Tokyo) in January 2027 to study abroad so I am probably going to visit her for a week to help her get settled & explore.

I’ve always wanted to travel to Japan anyways and heard it’s very safe in general but upon researching, I found that the people are much more conservative than in America (and I come from a deep blue state) so now I’m wondering if I shouldn’t go?

My worry is at the airport and bathrooms. I pass pretty well and had no issues when I traveled to Scotland earlier this month but of course I still have that little bit of worry. My passport still has my deadname still and has a M but my photo is my current appearance now feminized.

So what should I do?

My friend is going to Japan (Tokyo) in January 2027 to study abroad so I am probably going to visit her for a week to help her get settled & explore.

I’ve always wanted to travel to Japan anyways and heard it’s very safe in general but upon researching, I found that the people are much more conservative than in America (and I come from a deep blue state) so now I’m wondering if I shouldn’t go?

My worry is at the airport and bathrooms. I pass pretty well and had no issues when I traveled to Scotland earlier this month but of course I still have that little bit of worry. My passport still has my deadname still and has a M but my photo is my current appearance now feminized.

So what should I do?

I know a lot of people prefer Jamboree because of more extra content but I actually dislike it for that reason. I think Jamboree is trying to do too much which removes the fun in my opinion.

I prefer the classic Mario party experience displayed in the older games with great N64 favorite boards returning and arguably some of the best minigame favorites from the older series brought back.

I honestly don’t mind the lack of side modes because what matters is the actual main party mode being great not the added side modes. Also it’s much more quick and faster paced than Jamboree which drags on especially with the whole ally system as well.

My endo started me off with this and then maybe e injections no blocker in 3 months if t isn’t suppressed.

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My endocrinologist only wants me to start on estrogen Monotherapy patches 0.1mg a day 2x week, due to less risks with patches & side effects from a blocker and I did say I was scared of blockers (particularly Spiro) but I just don’t know how I’m supposed to eventually suppress T since most state this dosage isn’t enough.

My endo did ask me if I had bottom dysphoria and because I don’t they said it would be best to start off with this to avoid those effects as well but I stated my concerns with t not being suppressed but also not fond of injections since I don’t have anyone nor do I trust myself to administer them.

I just don’t understand how they ever want me to actually see change. This is a lgbt clinic btw (USA based) Also I don’t understand how I’m supposed to push forward and get a feminine body if this doesn’t work. Like I just feel stuck and scared since if this likely won’t do anything, I’m just gonna have the next 3 months of feeling unstable with both hormones in my body and I just don’t think that can be healthy for the body.