Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: ChrissyRyan on May 14, 2024, 12:15:27 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 14, 2024, 12:15:27 AM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 14, 2024, 12:15:27 AM
Has MTF HRT caused any significant shrinkage of the "male parts" for you?
If yes, did that cause you any issues with having enough tissue for use for gender conforming surgery? That is, is having "more" better for future surgery results or dilation? I have not discussed this with a surgeon.
If yes, did that cause you any issues with having enough tissue for use for gender conforming surgery? That is, is having "more" better for future surgery results or dilation? I have not discussed this with a surgeon.
Title: Re: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: Devlyn on May 14, 2024, 03:51:27 AM
Post by: Devlyn on May 14, 2024, 03:51:27 AM
Yes, shrinkage is setting in. It's like it's un-circumcising itself. I usually have to unfurl things before I pee.
When I had my orchiectomy I asked Dr Oates about the potential downside to an orchiectomy in regards to future vaginoplasty (more as an information gathering exercise for the community; I didn't and still don't want to proceed any further than the orchiectomy) and he responded that the tissues down there are extremely elastic and would not pose any issues with future surgeries.
Hugs, Devlyn
When I had my orchiectomy I asked Dr Oates about the potential downside to an orchiectomy in regards to future vaginoplasty (more as an information gathering exercise for the community; I didn't and still don't want to proceed any further than the orchiectomy) and he responded that the tissues down there are extremely elastic and would not pose any issues with future surgeries.
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: Gina P on May 14, 2024, 05:35:18 AM
Post by: Gina P on May 14, 2024, 05:35:18 AM
My male member has shrunk to an inch or less. I was concerned about the same thing but my surgeon assured me there is plenty of skin for the full depth procedure.
Title: Re: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: Faith on May 14, 2024, 05:50:49 AM
Post by: Faith on May 14, 2024, 05:50:49 AM
yeah, pretty much an innie. For the most part, nothing shows on the outside of the body.
As for elasticity, yes, the skin is still viable for surgery. I have a prep note for surgery center that recommends moisturizing and stretching massage to help it be retained. From personal experience, I can tell you that you can get stretch marks, with the accompanying sore and pain before. It's no fun, so, keep things fresh down there.
As for elasticity, yes, the skin is still viable for surgery. I have a prep note for surgery center that recommends moisturizing and stretching massage to help it be retained. From personal experience, I can tell you that you can get stretch marks, with the accompanying sore and pain before. It's no fun, so, keep things fresh down there.
Title: Re: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: Jessica_K on May 14, 2024, 08:06:44 AM
Post by: Jessica_K on May 14, 2024, 08:06:44 AM
The bigger I got on top the smaller t got down below. It is impossible to use a urinal been so for years.
With nothing to see below I can wear any female clothes and it has been the only thing that has kept me sane while I wait for the op. Not a clue how much is available for the surgery, it will be what it is. And i am not holding my breath for it to ever happen
Jessica
With nothing to see below I can wear any female clothes and it has been the only thing that has kept me sane while I wait for the op. Not a clue how much is available for the surgery, it will be what it is. And i am not holding my breath for it to ever happen
Jessica
Title: Re: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: LoriDee on May 14, 2024, 09:03:50 AM
Post by: LoriDee on May 14, 2024, 09:03:50 AM
Same for me. Shrinkage, yes. I've been sitting to pee for decades due to fused vertebrae in my neck. I have a hard time looking down. I have often wondered if there would be enough, but until a surgeon tells me otherwise, I'll go with whatever I can. Hopefully, it will be sometime in this lifetime.
Title: Re: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: Jessica_K on May 14, 2024, 09:45:16 AM
Post by: Jessica_K on May 14, 2024, 09:45:16 AM
Quote from: LoriDee on May 14, 2024, 09:03:50 AMHopefully, it will be sometime in this lifetime.
I currently expecting it in my next lifetime assuming I come back wrong again lol
Title: Re: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: Athena on May 14, 2024, 12:57:14 PM
Post by: Athena on May 14, 2024, 12:57:14 PM
I was never very big but now I think I qualify as having a micro penis. I lost both length and girth. It feels like my urethra has shrunk as well, I am unable to stand to urinate anymore.
Title: Has MTF HRT caused any shrinkage of the “male parts” for you?
Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 14, 2024, 01:02:26 PM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on May 14, 2024, 01:02:26 PM
I have to admit that there has been noticeable shrinkage, however I started out with a significant size. MFT HRT for me caused shrinkage and less "fluid" production. Reducing MFT HRT for a prolonged amount of time did recover some of what was diminished. Resuming the full MTF HRT resulted in losing what was recovered. To say any more details would be more appropriate for a sexuality forum topic, not here, and this is a private matter regardless!