MtF bottom surgery without HRT?

[missyjo]

hi friends.

my team exploring this now but thought I'd toss out to you

 

is it possible to get any bottom surgery , zero depth or full depth,  if hrt is not in place?

 

pondering. docs exploring too. wondered if anyone had any insights or knowledge

thanks

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[Ashley0616]

I don't think so because they want your testosterone levels low. It would be tough to get the needed letters for surgery and then trying to get a surgeon to do it without HRT. I think that if you were able to somehow get it without HRT it would drastically shock your body from having high testosterone levels to nothing. It would be extremely hard to deal with. The surgery with HRT is already bad enough with the pain and cleaning it. I'm sorry I wished I had a better answer but it's my honest opinion. 

[Carolyn Marie]

I tend to agree with @Ashley0616.  However, every patient seeking GAS is different, and undoubtedly there are surgeons who would agree to do the procedure based on "informed consent" only.  They may be in the minority, however.

 

Here is what the WPATH SOC #8 says on the matter:

 

We suggest health care professionals consider
gender-affirming genital procedures in eligi-
ble* transgender and gender diverse adults
seeking these interventions when there is evi-
dence the individual has been stable on their
current treatment regime (which may include
at least 6 months of hormone treatment or a
longer period if required to achieve the desired
surgical result unless hormone therapy is
either not desired or is medically
contraindicated).  (Emphasis added by me).

 

What that tells me is that the WPATH has considered that some trans folk seeking GAS will not want HRT first.  That is something you would have to discuss with the surgeon, but if they are following the SOC, it does not preclude the possibility of GAS without HRT.

 

Carolyn Marie

 

 

[missyjo]

thank you girls

 

I tend to agree, simebody may do it, but the suggested standards anticipates hrt ..I'm sure it somehow helps the body function.

 

thank you.

 

just thought I'd toss it out there

 

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