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Surgery to get a penis, while I still have my vagina?

Started by Chrys Alys, October 01, 2012, 03:32:58 AM

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Chrys Alys

I naturally see myself as andro although I have not altered my appearance to any degree. I am FAAB, but that doesn't make me who I am. I have always felt as though I should have male parts down there even though it is all female. Tonight I was watching Taboo and saw some people with slightly similar issues. This got me searching the web and thinking about different types of surgeries that are out there for those of us that want them. I couldn't find much even though this a topic talked about worldwide. I want to know if there is a surgery for a female to add a penis to her genital area and still have her vagina and clitoris, and how much that might cost. I saw many pages that gave estimates of pricing for complete change(FtM), but none that gave details for each step. I love my pussy and don't want to give it up, but I feel like there is a part of me that is missing. I also am worried about how people will treat me if they know that I have both. I have tried to get a therapist but it is so hard to find one with little money and no health insurance. Any ideas? My current husband understands me completely and is supportive (even saying he will give me his! lol); he is old and with so many health issues I am afraid that after he leaves this world I will be left alone. I don't want to completely switch to being a male because I love the female part of me; I just feel incomplete!
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androgynoid

Hm. I don't know a whole lot about bottom surgery, but from what I do know it seems like something might be possible. I don't know how one might go about finding a surgeon to perform a partial bottom surgery, though.

You could go on T for awhile and then have (what I think is called) a clitoral release done, where the surgeon would cut some ligaments, allowing the clitoris/penis (whichever term you prefer for your bits) to hang more freely and appear larger. This is one of the steps of metoidoplasty; you would opt out of vaginectomy and testicular implants. This would give you a penis and vagina, but no clitoris separate from the penis. I'd personally love to have this done, except for that I'm pretty sure I won't ever go on T.

I don't know much about phalloplasty. I believe that the clitoris/penis is buried inside the constructed penis, but don't quote me on that. If it isn't, you could conceivably have a result that included a penis, clitoris, and vagina.

I watched Taboo last night too! There were some parts I found problematic, but much of it was very good; I liked the use of 'transgender' rather than 'transgendered.' It would have been wonderful if they'd included a FAAB non-binary person, maybe someone who uses neutral pronouns, and perhaps gone into a little bit of detail about top surgery rather than simply mentioning it. Someone on the show said something like "you have to find a good surgeon, so you won't see the scars," which is totally inaccurate; visible scars are inevitable in a lot of cases. Also, putting trans* people on a show called Taboo might not have been the best move.

I assume you're in the US, unless the NatGeo channel is broadcast in other countries. There are therapists that operate on a sliding scale, where the amount you pay is based on your income. If you're in the Chicago area like me I could make a recommendation to a wonderful clinic that I'm pretty sure uses a sliding scale (and also prescribes hormones on informed consent, if you're into that). Otherwise, I'm sorry that I can't be of much help. On the bright side, when the Affordable Care Act comes into full effect in a few years, you'll almost certainly be in a better position in terms of insurance.

ETA: I understand the worry of ending up alone. I feel it too. Just a couple nights ago, I had a potential date tell me that my being trans could be a deal-breaker. However, I've also managed to meet a few wonderfully understanding people who, even though I haven't gotten a relationship out of any of them, give me hope that there are people out there who will accept me.
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aleon515

I actually saw this show and thought it was pretty good. They definitely have a lot of things on this show. I know of a young ftm who will be on this in a few weeks-- something like "Too Young?". I don't know about the whole Taboo thing.

As for surgery--- I think both bottom surgeries require the person to be on T. I don't know for sure about the more complex phalloplasty. I believe in the later, you almost have to have a hysto because the surgery requires the vagina. It's a very complex surgery with maybe up to four segments (afaik). I don't know if you would inevitably lose the vagina or not. It is not always successful in how much feeling you would have. It wouldn't be anything for the casual that's for sure. There is a guy "make it good" I think who just had it done. I believe the other details by Cain are correct.

Phallo costs between $50K and $150K depending on a bunch of things. This is rarely covered by insurance. I think some other countries *may* cover it as part of their national health care but obviously a FTA person would have a huge challenge here. I think the same would hold true with the Affordable Care Act, if it were to cover phallo. I'm sure the jury is totally out on that one. (US Medicare covers hrt, I think, but I haven't heard of it covering other things. Might be some kind of guide.)



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