Hysto.

[Arch]

Jayr, after I finished the reply last night I through about size and then this morning looked up the size of testis, about like a small chicken egg, and ovaries, about the size of a shelled almond nut.  So they would be very small in your scrotum probably would be hard to even find in there.  You would want testis that looked like they had schunk up from not having T available.

I must confess that I never thought of this. I keep thinking of those experiments with mice...converting one organ into another...I want to make my own T someday! I guess I should just face reality and accept that I'll need implants. Thanks for the wake-up call.

[Jayr]

Jayr, after I finished the reply last night I through about size and then this morning looked up the size of testis, about like a small chicken egg, and ovaries, about the size of a shelled almond nut.  So they would be very small in your scrotum probably would be hard to even find in there.  You would want testis that looked like they had schunk up from not having T available.

Oh okay. Makes sense! I hadn't thought about that. For some reason I thought ovaries were bigger than that.

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I don't think cisguys have ovaries.
Your speaker is wrong and I don't see why any guy would desire to keep his ovaries with all the additional complications it could actually bring about.
I totally agree with Andy and think you  (and that speaker) need to look into the how hormones work in the human body a little bit more.

The reason I'm debating whether to keep my ovaries or not is because I've had thyroid problems before. I had half my thyroid removed and I was at risk of having he other side removed as well. Doctors said if I need the last part of it removed, adding HRT too the mix would basically destroy my kidneys and all that. For those of you that do not know, the thyroid is like the main hormone department of your body. If I lost my whole thyroid I'd have to be on LOTS LOTS of pills every single day. And since the ovaries also make hormones, losing two BIG hormones creators would mean even more and more pills and shots...it'd be way to much for my bod to handle.

That's why I'm torn in half >.<

I don't want any of those parts in me, because I'm a dude and shouldn't have them.
Just like Jason said. I completely agree with you dude!

But than there's the other side of the damn coin...

I'm probably going to end up having to take a bunch of tests and stuff,
to determine if my thyroid is out of harms way or not.

This is gonna be a hard decision. So many risks on either side.

[Kristopher]

I want everything gone.  Uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix.  Why?  Because those parts have no business being there.  If a v-nectomy would be possible at that time, I'd have it closed off as well.

That said it all for me.

[mikaellucien]

For me, when I reach that bridge, I will be opting for a complete removal. 

As to the why, there are 2 reasons.

1) The women of my family are cancer factories.  Breast, ovarian, cervical.

2) I have poly cystic ovaries & while I appreciate that I only deal with menstruation once or twice a year, those organs were not intended to work in such a shoddy manner.  As I understand it, the longer one goes without *flushing*, the higher the risk of endometrial cancer.

[therewolf]

Yeah, I think your doctor probably could say best what will work with your particular situation. I'd go for minimizing the likely number of surgeries. I had everything out at once (including the v-nectomy) and am still getting back to normal a year later.

[Paul]

I don't think cisguys have ovaries.
Your speaker is wrong and I don't see why any guy would desire to keep his ovaries with all the additional complications it could actually bring about.
I totally agree with Andy and think you  (and that speaker) need to look into the how hormones work in the human body a little bit more.

Our speaker was speaking from personal experience. As were others in the room that went through the same situation as him.  Cismales DO have E in them naturally, obviously just not as much as women.

[Make_It_Good]

I'm a man, I don't need female reproductive organs, I don't want them and I'm not willing to have the necessary checks to ensure they're not going to kill me.. It really was a no-brainer for me!

Plus once I change my birth certificate to say male - how would I go trying to get medicare or my health insurance fund to accept a claim for surgery or treatment relating to my ovaries    My life is complicated enough without adding to it voluntarily right!

Took the words right out of my mouth there, Jay! :p

I had a full hysto done with my lower surgery.
In my life, Ive always found that part the easiest part to deal with dysphoria wise anyway. Out of sight, out of mind (its the v-nectomy thatll bring the biggest relief!! Bring it on!!).
   So to me, I didnt care at all to leave any parts of it in there.

[shean R]

I am not sure who you are seeing regarding your thyroid and taking T, I hope it is a reputable endocrinologist.  I have had my thyroid killed off years ago and have been on a thyroid replacement since.  I take one pill and that is it.  I do have to have my levels checked every 6 months or so and they do keep track of my liver functions, but other than that I am good to go.  When I started on T about 5 months ago I was a bit nervous about how it would effect my thyroid hormone levels.  I went to my endo that keeps track of my thyroid hormone levels and he is the one who prescribes my T.  He did start me on a lower dosage, but this was more because I have also had a partial hysto about 5 yrs ago for medical reasons and I am at the age where I am starting to go through menopause, which means a decrease in estrogen production so I don't need as much T as say a 20 yr old.  So hormonally I am a bit of a challenge, but my endo is very reputable but has no hesitation with me not having a working thyroid and being on T, and on top of that going through menopause.  I can say that I feel great since starting T I have had no problems what so ever.  I exercise and eat pretty healthy.  Good luck with whatever you decide.

[anibioman]

full hysto dont need extra organs that could become cancerous and aslo produce estrogen.