Genital and sex change surgeries, also known as gender affirmation or gender-confirming surgeries, are a range of procedures that help transgender and gender non-conforming individuals align their physical appearance with their gender identity. For trans women, this can include vaginoplasty (creation of a vagina), vulvoplasty (creation of external female genitalia), and orchiectomy (removal of testes). For trans men, procedures may involve phalloplasty or metoidioplasty (creation of a penis) and scrotoplasty (creation of a scrotum), often alongside hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries).
Genital And Sex Change
Genital And Sex Change
Overview
Genital reassignment surgery, also known as gender-affirming surgery or sex reassignment surgery, involves surgical procedures to alter a person’s physical appearance and function of their genitals to align with their gender identity. This can include procedures like vaginoplasty, penile inversion vaginoplasty, orchidectomy, scrotoplasty, phalloplasty, and other surgeries to create or modify genitalia.
Genital Reassignment Surgery in Transgender Women
Vaginoplasty
Creating a vaginal canal, often using tissue from the penis and scrotum.
Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty
A common type of vaginoplasty where the penis is used to construct the vaginal canal.
Orchiectomy
Surgical removal of the testicles.
Clitoroplasty
Refinement or creation of a clitoris.
Genital Reassignment Surgery in Transgender Men
Vaginectomy
Removal of the vagina.
Metoidioplasty
A procedure that uses the clitoris tissue to create a penis.
Phalloplasty
A more extensive procedure to create a penis using tissue from other parts of the body, often with a urethral conduit.
Scrotoplasty
Creation of a scrotum, often using labia tissue and testicular implants.
Nongenital Procedures
Mastectomy
Removal of breast tissue.
Breast Enlargement
Surgical procedure to increase breast size.
Facial Feminization Surgery
Procedures to create a more feminine appearance on the face.
Voice Surgery
Procedures to alter voice pitch or sound.
Hysterectomy/Ovarectomy
Removal of the uterus and/or ovaries, often in conjunction with other surgeries.
Considerations
Gender Dysphoria
These surgeries are typically performed to alleviate gender dysphoria, a condition where a person experiences a strong and persistent feeling that their assigned sex does not match their gender identity.
Eligibility
There are typically guidelines and criteria for eligibility for gender-affirming surgery, often requiring a period of "real-life experience" and counseling.
Medical Expertise
It's crucial to seek care from experienced medical professionals and surgeons specializing in gender-affirming surgery.
Post-operative Care
There are specific protocols for post-operative care, including wound healing, dilation, and other measures to ensure optimal outcomes.
Psychological Support
Individuals undergoing gender-affirming surgery may need ongoing psychological support and counseling to help them adjust to their new bodies and navigate potential challenges.
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