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As a transwoman, an orchiectomy may be a good option for you to achieve secondary feminization by altering testosterone production. Yes, feminizing hormones like anti-androgens and high-dose estrogen can help you achieve the same, but they may have severe side effects on your body. With that said, orchiectomy becomes the best approach to having a permanent solution.
The orchiectomy is a gender confirmation surgery performed on transwomen to alter their physical and sexual characteristics and match their female gender identity.
In the orchiectomy surgery, one or both testicles are removed to alter the production of male hormones. There are two common orchiectomy procedures: bilateral orchiectomy, where the surgeon removes both testicles and simple orchiectomy, in which the surgeon can remove either testicle. However, bilateral orchiectomy is more common among transgender women.
Gender confirmation orchiectomy is performed after a thorough examination. First, you should provide letters of preparedness from a mental health professional and a hormone doctor.
It’s always an outpatient surgery that takes 30 to 60 minutes and is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes two incisions in the groin area and removes the testicles. Afterward, the incisions are closed using dissolvable sutures.
You’ll experience some discomfort at the incision site. Therefore, surgeons recommend wearing sweatpants or loose-fitting pants during recovery. Physical recovery often lasts between a few days and two weeks. Pain medications and antibiotics are prescribed to manage pain and prevent infection.
Orchiectomy is an ideal procedure that will give you the freedom and pride to live as a woman. Choosing a professional to perform the surgery is the best way to ensure good health. Contact The International Center for Transgender Care for experienced surgeons and technologically advanced equipment to ensure you undergo successful surgery and retain your smile as a woman. Take the first step today by booking an appointment.
Our experience, our technologically-advanced facilities and our compassionate staff are the best in the business for transgender confirmation procedures, holistic therapy and the overall patient experience.
