Male to Female FAQ | Orchiectomy
- I had an orchiectomy in the past, can I have a vaginoplasty?
- I plan to have an orchiectomy soon, but I am also planning to have a vaginoplasty at a later time. Are there surgical technics contra-indicated for orchiectomy?
- Will I continue to have erections after the orchidectomy?
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1. I had an orchiectomy in the past, can I have a vaginoplasty?It is generally possible to have a vaginoplasty after an orchiectomy. However, following orchiectomy, the scrotal skin will retract, leaving less skin for a skin graft for vaginoplasty. For this reason, it is recommended to massage the scrotum after orchiectomy to prevent skin retraction.
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2. I plan to have an orchiectomy soon, but I am also planning to have a vaginoplasty at a later time. Are there surgical technics contra-indicated for orchiectomy?
There is no contraindicated technique. However, if the surgeon performing the orchiectomy can do so, it is suggested that the scrotal skin incision be midline.
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3. Will I continue to have erections after the orchidectomy?
The absence of testosterone following the orchidectomy may have consequences on your sexual functions and your libido. The rate of these consequences varies from person to person.
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