Are Transgender Hormones Safe?

When talking about hormone replacement therapy for transgenders I believe there is a big part that is being left out for people going through the transition.  Luckily for me, I got the opportunity to talk with a woman who chose to keep her name anonymous but has used Bust Bunny as a supplement for helping with her transition.  Although she is a proud and loyal consumer of Bust Bunny, she has tried a wide variety of other treatments before finding us.  When we think about effects of hrt for trans femme, we think of small issues as changes in mood, being easily sensitive, change in certain desires, etc. but we forget to mention the potentially harmful effects hormone replacement therapy may have on someone in the transition process. After speaking with anonymous it was important for me to get the word out there about estrogen therapy for transgenders.  Although, it is very important to understand that what works for one person’s body is not going to be the same for everyone.  You should always consult with a doctor before making any big decisions regarding your body.  We are here to inform you about a personal experience along with our own research of mtf hrt including mtf hrt effects. We want to give a special thanks to our loyal customer for giving her consent to us on this interview/article and being a proud part of making a change through Bust Bunny. She was open and honest about her experience through transitioning and wanted to be a help to other people like herself.

Real Interview with Trans Woman Anonymous Customer of Bust Bunny:

Going through a transition using male to female hormones may work for you, but let’s be clear – it is not for everyone. In the interview I had with anonymous I asked a few questions as you may see below:

Question: What is hrt?

“It is a hormone that helps the transition of mtf.”

Question: Is hrt right for everyone?

“If you are a person who can tolerate the side effects then yes. As for me, I don’t trust or want to take a chance with the possible side effects. Mtf transition using hrt can cause side effects such as blood clots or even worse, cancer. At first I tried it and in the beginning, I liked it, but after a year of being on male to female hormones, I began to notice complications. I told my doctor I was experiencing side effects and I wasn’t liking the feeling of it, but never once did my doctor try to guide me into the natural route. Hrt compared to natural supplements are just terrible she says. The natural route should be talked about more because it is much safer with no harmful side effects. I feel as though doctors try to get people to go the route of taking hormones to make money. Really they should be suggesting natural methods first.”

Question: Do you believe people who are in the process of transitioning are taking hrt because they are not aware of the other options out there?

“Yes. I believe that they are not aware of other products that are natural and safe. Hrt is all they know because it is the only thing that doctors and other people who have transitioned are educated on. They do not know about natural supplements and they depend on what doctors say. Natural supplements are underrated and not as known as they should be.”

Question: How did your body change when you were on HRT?

“I actually didn’t experience any positive changes. I noticed that I was gaining weight and becoming moody. I will say that it helped make my hair longer. I was told by the doctor that in the first year I would get really big boobs, that never happened. Then the doctor would say that it may take up to 5 years, I knew I couldn’t wait that long. After putting me on hrt they prescribed a heart pill because when you’re on hrt you are at risk of a heart attack or a stroke. Blood clots are very common also and could be deathly.”

Question: Are you personally taking any estrogen replacement therapy?

“No. After seeing and experiencing the horrible side effects I decided to stay strictly with Bust Bunny and go the all natural route. I want to give Bust Bunny the full potential and choose natural over harmful.”

Question: How did you choose what form of estrogen to take?

“I look specifically into ingredients and the number one ingredient for me was fenugreek and then fennel. I am very familiar with both of those. When I found Bust Bunny I realized they were the only natural breast enhancement that included vitamin c. No one else has vitamin c in their product, which I love.”

Question: Did you notice any changes when switching from taking estrogen and hrt to natural supplements?

“I noticed I was sleeping better and having much better moods. Before I was always moody.”

Question: When did you begin seeing changes in your breasts with Bust Bunny?

“After one month I started seeing slight changes.”

Q: What are common medications used for a transgender?

“Spironolactone, Estradiol, Progesterone. Sometimes they go on all three at the same time depending on their body.”

Are estrogen pills for transgender dangerous?

After speaking with anonymous I decided to do some research of my own.  Hearing first hand how harmful male to female hormones are made me want to bring more awareness to people out there who are beginning their process of transitioning.  Before you begin the process and start taking potentially harmful mtf estrogen supplements you should be aware of a few things.  Your doctor should be discussing your fertility decisions before starting hrt.  Certain transgender hormones can interfere with any fertility plans you may have. You might want to look into freezing your sperm if you want biological children.  The list of potential risks of using male to female hormones pills is rather long.  Here a few of many:

• Gallstones
• Weight gain
• Elevated liver function tests
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Excessive prolactin in your blood (hyperprolactinemia)
• Decreased libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Infertility
• High potassium (hyperkalemia)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood Clots

Although there are a lot of potentially harmful effects of mtf hrt, there are possibilities of positive side effects also. Positive effects of estrogen for women may include:

• Breast growth
• More fat, distributed around the hips creating curves
• Softer Skin

The question is if these results are worth the potential negative side effects.  This is why we worked so hard to create a product that is natural and equal to everyone. We wanted both women, men and transgender to be able to reap the same rewards of taking hormones for breast growth using a safe route.

Do I have to take hormones for the rest of my life?

Knowing that you will have to take hormones for the rest of your life should make you want to be sure you are choosing something natural.  From our interview we had, it is not even guaranteed that taking hormones will work any quicker than taking natural supplements.  So, why are so many people taking male to female hormones?  If you want to maintain the feminizing effects you will need to take whatever product you are using for a lifetime.  With Bust Bunny we like to think of it as a multivitamin that you take every day.

How long will it take before I start seeing changes with hrt?

The mtf hrt effects timeline varies from person to person.  As for anonymous whom we interviewed who went through the actual experience, it was said to take 5 years for any changes.  Surprisingly to most, she saw much faster results through natural herbs that have been proven over centuries such as Fenugreek, Fennel Seed and Vitamin C. Trans people begin getting frustrated with results taking much longer than predicted.  Hormone replacement therapy is said to work quickly and be most effective, but is this because not enough people are aware of a safe and natural alternative?  Possibly.  Most people going through mtf transition believe that taking more than the suggested dosage will help speed the process along, this is in fact not true and is rather dangerous.

Can I rush the transitioning process?

As you can see there are a lot of factors to consider before choosing to begin mtf hrt.  Although we get your frustration, your safety is most important.  Rushing the process from transitioning from male to female is not something you should do.  It takes time and patience and with the right products it can be done safely. Before considering transgender hormones you should consider natural alternative routes.  Many people transitioning from male to female have used Bust Bunny as a resource for gaining bigger breasts and inheriting more feminine traits. Spreading the word about the hazards of using hrt or mtf estrogen supplements is very important for those who are looking to start the transition from male to female. If you are searching for products for mtf transition then consider Bust Bunny all natural breast enhancement. Male to female hormones should be taken seriously and researched in depth before taking them. Look for others who can share their testimony about the products they have used. If you are looking to start Bust Bunny, you can get 10% off today using coupon code: “testimony” or CLICK HERE to have it instantly applied.