Is late (25+) MtF transition a good idea?

[otonashikyouko]

Hello, Ive been experiencing gender dysphoria from, what now given the proper education, the very beginning. However I am 27 and feel I am realizing this too late. That being said I’ve been very fem my whole life (I think this is why I didn’t experience dysphoria too badly until recently) and people usually are flabergasted when I tell them my age, they usually believe I’m around 18 or younger. Should I transition or is it too late for me?

 

[Admin]

Hello, Ive been experiencing gender dysphoria from, what now given the proper education, the very beginning.

If you only have minor body discomfort there is no real need to transition.

However I am 27 and feel I am realizing this too late.

Age is of course not the only factor to consider but generally you want to be younger than 25 before starting HRT.

That being said I’ve been very fem my whole life (I think this is why I didn’t experience dysphoria too badly until recently) and people usually are flabergasted when I tell them my age, they usually believe I’m around 18 or younger. Should I transition or is it too late for me?

You having a feminine personality isn't by itself a particularly good reason to transition.

 

[otonashikyouko]

If you only have minor body discomfort there is no real need to transition.

Age is of course not the only factor to consider but generally you want to be younger than 25 before starting HRT.


You having a feminine personality isn't by itself a particularly good reason to transition.

I think you slightly misread my post. In terms of demeanor I present as very masc (well as close to it as I can manage) but my masculine traits I mentioned are physical rather than social; ie I’m 5’7 and I just started getting facial hair this year