Will I need hormone therapy before the surgery and for how long?
Yes, patients need female hormone therapy for minimum 1 year.
Other than hormone therapy, what else do I need before the procedure?
There are several basic requirements. Please see particulars listed above.
When can I have the surgery after hormone therapy?
Any time after you have completed minimum 1 year female hormone therapy continuously.
How does male-to-female surgery work?
It involves changing the clitoris into a penis. A person will receive hormone therapy before the surgery to enlarge the clitoris for this purpose. During the procedure, the surgeon also removes the vagina, in a vaginectomy. In addition, they lengthen the urethra and position it through the neopenis
How much is the procedure?
A person who undergoes a metoidioplasty may have erections and enjoy more sensation in their neopenis. However, the penis will be relatively small in size. A neopenis that results from a phalloplasty is usually larger, though it may be less sensitive. To have erections, a person will need a penile implant.