Been thinking about getting it done myself as soon as I have the budget for it. I have a couple questions though:
1. Eliminating spiro from medication, has been covered. But does it also eliminate the need for finasteride if you currently need both? Or would i just drop down to a very small dose of one or the other? Currently been taking spiro and Finasteride, the last 3 months for the Finasteride, last 6 months for the spiro and I still get numerous erections a day, though my T levels have reduced, they are still higher than either I or my Doctor want them, but those are max recommended doses. (AKA really, really strong Testosterone production, partly thanks to the Army.)
2. I live in a multi story townhouse with the bathroom on the upper floor. Am I gonna be in for it on recovery or are stairs not that much of a problem if your pain threshold is high enough?
3. How does it affect prostate function, since the prostate also produces Testosterone? Does it further reduce the risk of cancer, or does the prostate go into hyperdrive, increasing risks? I'd get that removed too if I could, assuming it doesn't have any effect on post op vaginal self moisture.
It's gonna be a couple years before I can afford GRS, and equally long before that A.D.A. suit could possibly have the effect of forcing insurance to cover it. This would be at least a step closer to my desires. There is also a technique being applied experimentally in the UK where the testicles (if present) are manipulated into the cavity and the penis is manipulated into itself with the scrotal sack and penis being held in place by surgical glue, giving the general appearance of a vagina. It's been used as a stop-gap temporary solution for those not ready for GRS, especially for minors. I haven't had any luck finding the name of the procedure though, or who stateside would perform it, or how much it costs. Anyone with any answers to any of these questions please chime in.
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