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What steps must a candidate for gender reassignment go through prior to surgery?
Patients requesting gender reassignment surgery must undergo a lengthy process of physical and psychological evaluation before receiving approval for surgery.
How long in hospital after gender reassignment surgery?
The length of hospital stay after gender reassignment surgery can vary based on the type of procedure and individual recovery. Generally, patients may stay in the hospital for 1 to 7 days. Factors influencing the duration include the complexity of the surgery, the patient's overall health, and any complications that may arise. It's important for patients to follow their surgeon's recommendations for post-operative care and monitoring.
Why are statistics rare for orchiectomies performed in connection with sex change procedures?
Statistics for orchiectomies in connection with gender reassignment surgery are difficult to establish because most patients who have had this type of surgery prefer to keep it confidential.
What type of orchiectomy is performed in gender reassignment surgery?
A bilateral orchiectomy is commonly performed as one stage in male-to-female (MTF) gender reassignment surgery.
Why do patients meet with the surgical team prior to surgery?
to discuss the surgery and other potential treatment options for the patient's medical condition
What are the risks of gender reassignment surgery?
Some risks of gender reassignment surgery include infection, bleeding, scarring, blood clots, and complications related to anesthesia. There is also a risk of dissatisfaction with the results or potential for revision surgeries. It's important for individuals to thoroughly discuss these risks with their healthcare provider before undergoing surgery.
Do any states require coverage for gender reassignment surgery?
I don't think health insurance covered sex reassignment surgery, but you do need a "transgender" lawyer to help you with legal issues.
How long before an orchiectomy do MTF patients begin taking female hormones?
Most patients seeking MTF gender reassignment begin taking female hormones (estrogens) for three to five months minimum before requesting genital surgery.
How should patients be prepared for obesity surgery?
After patients are carefully selected as appropriate for obesity surgery, they receive standard preoperative blood and urine tests and meet with an anesthesiologist to discuss how their health may affect the administration of anesthesia.
When did Kate Snow have her transgender surgery?
Kate Snow never had sex reassignment surgery. She was born female.
How should patients be prepared for a face lift?
Prior to the procedure, patients meet with their surgeon to discuss the surgery, clarify the results that can be achieved, and discuss the potential problems that can occur. Having realistic expectations is important in any cosmetic procedure.
Do transgender males have vaginas?
I am transgender female and I was born with a penis. Assuming that you understand a trans woman is a male to female transsexual. Before they have Genital Reassignment Surgery trans women have the penis that they are born with. After the surgery the tissue from the penis has been used to create a neovagina that looks and functions just as a natal females vagina. It takes an expert to recognize the difference. Trans women do not have periods and cannot get pregnant, they do not have a uterus.
