Just a orchiectomy or the whole shabam?

Question

I am wondering If I should Just get the Orchiectomy to remove Testosterone producer in my body (besides the adrenal glands) or get the entire removal of the ... trouser snake and have it inverted. I am scared of the risks of the later surgeries. It seems pointless to have a trouser snake and have it lifeless instead of a functional neo-vagina.
I don't know.. I guess I am just really stressed and scared of this path but it is such a neccesity for me.

I am 18 and possibly a year away from the final surgery if I get my act together.

Answer 1

Of course you're scared.
It's major surgery you're contemplating; we're ALL scared beforehand, but as you say, it's a necessity.
If it helps at all, I can tell you that it's really not as painful as you expect, and the relief and joy you'll feel afterwards are immense.

As to your question; there are a couple of points you might want to consider.

Orchidectomy alone will not give you a 'lifeless trouser snake'; removal of the testes will not stop you getting erections, or ejaculating (although, since the ejaculate will only be prostatic fluid, it will be much less than before). If you are only a year away from GRS, you are presumably already taking hormone therapy; this will eventually render you impotent, but how soon that happens varies from person to person.
If you are intending to have GRS, the general opinion is that it's best NOT to have orchidectomy first; the shrinkage of scrotal tissue, and the scarring, makes achieving a satisfactory result much more difficult (so much so that some surgeons - particularly in Thailand - are extremely reluctant to accept patients who have had orchidectomy more than twelve months previously). As with so many things, any surgical result is only as good as the 'raw material'.
If you want to stop testosterone production completely, ask your physician to prescribe you an androgen blocker (Goserelin, for example); this will achieve the same effect without reducing the scrotal tissue too drastically.

If you're going to have surgery, have ALL the surgery; it's irreversible anyway, however much or little you have done, and if you have only part of the surgery, it's much more difficult to have more done later.
You may not think you want a fully-functional vagina, or an orgasmic clitoris, right now, but it's far better to HAVE something you don't use, than to NOT HAVE something you later want, and can't go back for.


Good luck on your path, whatever you decide.

Answer 2

No one can make this choice for you hun. Every single form of surgery has an associated risk.

I would strongly recommend that you talk with someone about this. If you are a member of a local support group, then talk to someone there. Alternatively, talk to someone on an online group.

There are plenty of both around. I do not know how far along you are or where you live, so I can not give you too much specific info, but try the link below for a US based group.

If you live in the UK, then PM me and I can provide you with details of some groups in the UK.

Answer 3

First only you can make that decision, based on what you feel and knowing your finances. This is very expensive surgery, and not reverseable once you make the change. If you are young, give yourself time to mature and grow up before you make the change as it is a life altering change and then think through of what or with whom you will have a relationship with once it is all done. What will you tell a male that thinks he is going to have children once you get together. What do you really seek in a LTR and maybe marriage? What is it you want for your life? This is not just about being a man or a transgendered woman. Tough decisions, but you must live with it once you make it.

randy

Answer 4

If you are sure about your plans, contact a reputable transexual group so you can talk to someone who's already been down this road. Talk to more than one person so you can get both sides of the coin. Check out PFLAG - a supportive group for the families and friends of the LGBT community. They will have names of groups or individuals for you to contact. My very best to you. Do what feels right. The fact that you're so young and on your way is marvelous. I hope your folks are supportive. HUGS!!!! your old lezzie auntie

Answer 5

You should start with an orchiectomy, then if for any reason you should have any later doubts, you'd still have a . .. Trouser snake.

But if nothing changes, then you should go for it all.

I wish you the best in your decision making!

Answer 6

Please, for your OWN self-image AND sanity, get the WHOLE processed done. Get the (forgive me, I'm just repeating what you said) neo-vagina AND all the testosterone makers pulled. Then after you've healed up, get (again, pardon me please) laid and have a good time.

Answer 7

May I ask how old you are? and how close you are to being able to have these surgeries? lots of money needed

Answer 8

face ur fears... if you really like and feels the need of it...
u just have to know which is better for you,