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we’ve answered this a bit already (use search), but they work just as well.  there have been some conflicting studies that say they may be slower, but that’s neither been conclusively proven nor disproven.  as long as your hormone levels are what they should be, your changes will still happen.  mod mayhem

face shape will change regardless, as you age- so be prepared for that, however, the redistribution of fat on your face is not considered permanent. Voice changes, facial hair changes, and genital changes are all considered permanent changes, in that what changes you see do not go back to how they were before transition, no matter how long you’re off hormones.  You may see some softening of these permanent qualities over time, however (i personally have noticed when i’ve taken a break from T i get misgendered over the phone more frequently; similarly others report facial hair growth is less full and less dark; and still others report that their erections are less firm).  mod mayhem

facial and body hair growth usually starts somewhere after 6 months, highly variable on your genetics (are you and your family fuzzy people or not?- my dad has like 6 chest hair and i couldn’t grow what you could PROBABLY call a beard until 4+ years on T).  it also is pretty slow to ramp up- 4-5+ years before you’re fully fuzzy, again based on genetics (faster if you are going to be hairier).  I do notice that I started getting more hair after i had my ovaries removed, and i had to adjust my testosterone to compensate for that.  if that’s in your lifeplan, prepare accordingly.  As far as hair removal, we have the same options as cis men (and all people) for hair removal, including-laser- Kills the hair root. takes up to 8 treatments starting out (because hair grows in a cycle). works best if you have pale skin and dark hair. doesn’t work with blonde/white hair.  people with dark skin have limited options (but they are out there).  generally requires yearly touchups to maintain hairlessness-electrolysis- uses electricity to kill the cell where the hair starts (deeper than the hair root), one by one.  takes weekly treatments for a year or more depending on how much surface area you’re trying to cover. it’s painful and slow (some people say it feels like a tattoo, others say it’s worse), but it’s truly permanent without yearly follow-ups like laser. it’s best for small areas because it is individual hairs. or longer term temporary options like waxing (have to grow the hair out first, and it hurts), or hair removal creams (easier than shaving, but can cause skin reactions, patch test EVERY SINGLE TIME before use, their strong smell might not be suitable for people with breathing/migraine/chemical sensitivities)hope this helps!mod mayhem

I would go with this.  I was a used-to-be- large C-small-D cup with weight loss down to a B before i started.  I never noticed any changes but also was saggy.  perhaps it has to do with breast density (hormonal tissue) versus fat content, or some other factor.  mod mayhem

Thank you and noted

here is a discussion group about it.   people of various sizes can bind.the big things to remember are: if it hurts, if you can’t breathe, if you’ve got a cough, or if you’re working out- take a break.  use layering with tight fitting and baggy fitting clothing instead during those times. mod mayhem