I agree that feminization from HRT is somewhat exaggerated anecdotally because in reality it varies considerably in degree across individuals depending on factors like age, genetics, estradiol dosage, delivery route, and the types of estrogen used. Some people experience significant changes in physical appearance, others experience few if any changes, but I would imagine that most people fall somewhere in between those two extremes. I only asked because I thought the question would be relevant to Bridgeburn, who IIRC was spending time in Asia away from his family during his treatment. I thought it would be reasonable to assume that upon reuniting with his relatives, they were bound to notice and appreciate the physical changes he had undergone since their previous parting.