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Breast growth and tenderness
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Ok slightly embarassing question but i dont want to keep bothering my gp all the time.
Some of you will know i am transitioning from male to female and have been on hormones etc for a while now, i was told to expect some soreness when my breasts began to develop and wow that was an under statement. I just wondered if any of you girls experianced similar pain and if its really normal, generaly they are a little tender but my nipples and areolas are really really sore to the the point where i cant even consider not wearing a bra and even then they feel very sore.
Any advice is this normal ? sorry its a bit of a akward question i know.
Also i am worried about stretch marks i have been trying to moisturize every day with cocoa butter do you think it helps?
Some of you will know i am transitioning from male to female and have been on hormones etc for a while now, i was told to expect some soreness when my breasts began to develop and wow that was an under statement. I just wondered if any of you girls experianced similar pain and if its really normal, generaly they are a little tender but my nipples and areolas are really really sore to the the point where i cant even consider not wearing a bra and even then they feel very sore.
Any advice is this normal ? sorry its a bit of a akward question i know.
Also i am worried about stretch marks i have been trying to moisturize every day with cocoa butter do you think it helps?
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For me, a couple of paracetamol normally sort it out, and a good old curl up on the sofa and feel sorry for yourself with a hot water bottle and cup of tea helps too!
As for stretch marks, it's quite pricey, but bio-oil is the best option apply it twice a day every day and they'll soon fade!
OH, and remember to moisturise your nipples, they can get dry and flaky!
Same :yes: and the inside of my thighs
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So does soreness, especially when my hormones are disrupted (which is what will be going on for you, I expect). As others have said, if it's unbearable you can see your GP but even now (a fair way beyond puberty!) I find that sometimes I experience the kind of pain you describe.
There's a really good - somewhat technical - article from Gires on Progesterone in trans women.
I am not going to bother my gp i guess its just something i will have to put up with for a while, its early days so i guess i should expect some uncomfy times. I am so pleased with the developments it makes it all worth while anyway, i am taking pain killers and using a wheat bag which is helping.
I will wear my stretch marks with pride lol
You go girl :thumb:
:yes: Awesome Louise!