Quote Originally Posted by Shayna2008 View Post
So you think the decision to start hrt (or not to) should come before Real Life Experience/Test? Is the thinking that HRT could help me pass easier and therefore make the RLE easier? Just making sure I understand. I don't have any plans or intentions of SRS right now. Sorry for not mentioning this earlier, but that's not even on the radar for me right now.

The counseling center I'm going to does work with individuals with gender issues.

Thank you all for the responses btw.
The general idea is it eliminates the sexual componant from the equasion. HRT also effects the mind and allows you to make an informed decision on wether or not that continuance of transition is right for you. You can stop and transition back at anything while on HRT but after 3 months there are irreversable changes such as breast development, and reduced/elemination erectyle function and a host of other issues. Of course indivudual results will vary.