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Is vaginoplasty easier if you've had prior orchidectomy?
Tills:
Hi all,
I'm intending to have a MDV, following orchidectomy many years ago. I've also had full facial surgery and reconstruction so I know about how gruelling ops can be.
I guess the background to this topic question is fear. In my late 50's I'm afraid of the surgery. The gruelling aspect of it, potential complications, recovery time.
I know that any surgery, however small, can bring complications. But I just wondered if MDV is, all things considered and statistically speaking, is an 'easier' operation if you've already had an orchidectomy? Is it true for any vaginoplasty?
xx
Devlyn:
I had an orchiectomy, and my surgeon said if I came back for vaginoplasty it would make it easier for him (save ten or twenty minutes).
Hugs, Devlyn
Jessica_Rose:
As long as you are in good health, MDV should not be too bad. I had all of my surgeries while in my mid to late 50's. The facial surgeries had the most difficult (uncomfortable) recoveries. Although full recovery from GCS took about 5 weeks for me, overall it was not nearly as painful as the facial work. There are a few other folks on the forums who had MDV well into their 60's, and they didn't report any major issues.
Love always -- Jessica Rose
Northern Star Girl:
@Tills
If issues arise in the vaginoplasty procedure/repair
compatible tissue may be needed...
...and the tissue removed in your orchidetomy could be very useful.
Vaginoplasty procedures, complications and aftercare
https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/vaginoplasty
EXCERPT Below:
"The most common vaginoplasty technique is some variation of the penile inversion procedure. In this technique, a vaginal vault is created between the rectum and the urethra, in the same location as a non-transgender female between the pelvic floor (Kegel) muscles, and the vaginal lining is created from penile skin. An orchiectomy is performed, the labia majora are created using scrotal skin, and the clitoris is created from a portion of the glans penis."
HUGS,
Danielle
Devlyn:
--- Quote from: Northern Star Girl on January 25, 2023, 02:19:38 pm ---@Tills
If issues arise in the vaginoplasty procedure/repair
compatible tissue may be needed...
...and the tissue removed in your orchidetomy could be very useful.
Vaginoplasty procedures, complications and aftercare
https://transcare.ucsf.edu/guidelines/vaginoplasty
EXCERPT Below:
"The most common vaginoplasty technique is some variation of the penile inversion procedure. In this technique, a vaginal vault is created between the rectum and the urethra, in the same location as a non-transgender female between the pelvic floor (Kegel) muscles, and the vaginal lining is created from penile skin. An orchiectomy is performed, the labia majora are created using scrotal skin, and the clitoris is created from a portion of the glans penis."
HUGS,
Danielle
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The testicles don't supply any tissue that could be used in a vaginoplasty, and unless a scrotectomy is performed, no skin is removed during an orchiectomy.
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