Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Hal on July 30, 2008, 11:50:21 AM Return to Full Version
Title: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Hal on July 30, 2008, 11:50:21 AM
Post by: Hal on July 30, 2008, 11:50:21 AM
Hi,
I have another question - sorry, I'm full of questions - I don't know if this is an unfounded concern of mine or not, but does anyone know that if the ovaries are not removed before/right after top surgey, is there any chance of estrogen causing breast tissue regrowth? Also, has anyone here been successful in obtainining insurance coverage for hysto/oopho -- what was reason given? I've heard of it costing anywhere from $2000-$7000-$15,000 out-of-pocket...
Any thoughts?
Hal
I have another question - sorry, I'm full of questions - I don't know if this is an unfounded concern of mine or not, but does anyone know that if the ovaries are not removed before/right after top surgey, is there any chance of estrogen causing breast tissue regrowth? Also, has anyone here been successful in obtainining insurance coverage for hysto/oopho -- what was reason given? I've heard of it costing anywhere from $2000-$7000-$15,000 out-of-pocket...
Any thoughts?
Hal
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: sneakersjay on July 30, 2008, 12:01:25 PM
Post by: sneakersjay on July 30, 2008, 12:01:25 PM
I'm having my hysto done next month and it's covered by insurance. It's for medical reasons, though, and I'm still listed as F on my insurance. Also I'm older and have had my kids already. I have no idea how much it costs without insurance.
My doc was so helpful in telling me all the ways he could save my parts, yada yada, but I told him I wanted them all removed, and he agreed. Relief!
Jay
My doc was so helpful in telling me all the ways he could save my parts, yada yada, but I told him I wanted them all removed, and he agreed. Relief!
Jay
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Hal on July 30, 2008, 12:18:22 PM
Post by: Hal on July 30, 2008, 12:18:22 PM
Wow, you guys are quick to respond! I only have access to the net a couple times/wk, so I'll be kind of slow, but thanx
Hal
Hal
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Dennis on July 30, 2008, 12:21:08 PM
Post by: Dennis on July 30, 2008, 12:21:08 PM
I don't think there's any chance of regrowth. I had chest surgery 3 years ago and still haven't had hysto, and no issues there.
Dennis
Dennis
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Mister on July 31, 2008, 02:57:13 PM
Post by: Mister on July 31, 2008, 02:57:13 PM
Quote from: Dennis on July 30, 2008, 12:21:08 PM
I don't think there's any chance of regrowth. I had chest surgery 3 years ago and still haven't had hysto, and no issues there.
Dennis
But you're on T, right Dennis?
From what I understand, if your ovaries are active (ie, you're not on testosterone), regrowth CAN occur. There are some surgeons who leave pockets of breast tissue to improve asthetics, but most do not. Breast tissue is generally removed by scalpel or liposuction during surgery and it is impossible to remove EVERY cell. So technically, yes, some breast tissue growth is possible after surgery if you are not on testosterone.
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Dennis on July 31, 2008, 03:07:13 PM
Post by: Dennis on July 31, 2008, 03:07:13 PM
Oh yeah, I had assumed you meant being on T.
Dennis
Dennis
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Mister on July 31, 2008, 03:13:48 PM
Post by: Mister on July 31, 2008, 03:13:48 PM
Quote from: Dennis on July 31, 2008, 03:07:13 PM
Oh yeah, I had assumed you meant being on T.
Dennis
The question said... "is there any chance of estrogen causing breast tissue regrowth?" so I went OP's language, not the assumption. But if you're talking about while being on T, OP, go with Dennis' answer.
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Hal on August 04, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Post by: Hal on August 04, 2008, 12:44:38 PM
Yeah,
I found out that surgery removes most glandular, duct, and fatty tissues, and minimal regrowth may occur if pre-oopho/hysto, and taking T, but it's usually very minor... gaining weight may/will cause growth of fatty tissues in ANY case.
So that's good news
thanks Hal
I found out that surgery removes most glandular, duct, and fatty tissues, and minimal regrowth may occur if pre-oopho/hysto, and taking T, but it's usually very minor... gaining weight may/will cause growth of fatty tissues in ANY case.
So that's good news
thanks Hal
Title: Re: hysto/oopho/insurance/regrowth
Post by: Elwood on August 04, 2008, 01:06:01 PM
Post by: Elwood on August 04, 2008, 01:06:01 PM
Quote from: Hal on July 30, 2008, 11:50:21 AMHi,There is a chance, but it isn't "definitely going to happen." I know a trans guy who hasn't had a hysto, had top surgery, he's on T, and he hasn't had any regrowth. It's been a few years.
I have another question - sorry, I'm full of questions - I don't know if this is an unfounded concern of mine or not, but does anyone know that if the ovaries are not removed before/right after top surgey, is there any chance of estrogen causing breast tissue regrowth? Also, has anyone here been successful in obtainining insurance coverage for hysto/oopho -- what was reason given? I've heard of it costing anywhere from $2000-$7000-$15,000 out-of-pocket...
Any thoughts?
Hal
AS for insurance, I do believe if cancer runs in the family it might be partially covered.