[jay42]

I have read this thread with some interest and wonder why, of the dozen replies so far, that no one has mentioned the scientific evidence of diminshing testosterone levels in middle-age men as the most probable cause of late transitioning. Whilst social, mental and physical changes may have indeed caused some to no longer supress feelings, this is surely to be encouraged by the sudden chemical change when estrogen levels naturally increase in the male body.

I know for myself this seems to be somewhat true. I started treatment for low T and found that my body seemed to fight it and in spite of taking things to prevent it the T was turning into estrogen. The feminine tendencies have always been there but they were brought more to the surface when the estrogen went up. I always wanted breasts for as long as I can remember and did some research on growing them way before this. The fact that my estrogen was so high just gave me the go-ahead to do it. Also, I don't think I would have found this info without the internet. If this had been 10 years ago I would not be where I am today.