Female to Male Sex Change Surgery
Although only a quarter of transsexuals who complete gender reassignment surgery are female to male, the procedure is as advanced and as successful as male-to-female one
Female to male sex change surgery is less heard of. Of all the sex change surgeries, only 25 percent is female to male. Nonetheless, many women who have undergone the procedure could not be happier with the results. It is true that the surgery is more complicated than male-to-female, but with today’s medical advancement, it is possible for women to become almost as masculine as natural men.
So what exactly does the procedure involved? First of all, breasts have to be removed to create a flatter chest. Then, a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes also the cervix) is performed.
Now, the all important part is creating the penis (genital reconstructive procedures or GRT). In some cases a miniature penis is created by freeing the clitoris from its connective tissue. In others, skin grafts and silicone forms are used to create a penis which may bring a sexual partner to orgasm. Often, a second surgery 6 to 9 months later is performed, to add implants for the appearance of testicles, and to allow erection on demand. These relatively simple techniques create sexual organs which look good, have sensation, and the penis is capable of having an erection.
To complete the look, the hormone testosterone is taken, which results in the growth of facial and body hair, the lowering of the voice, increase in sex drive, and the cessation of menstruation. Patients on testosterone are also subject to male pattern baldness and sometimes increased cholesterol levels.
Female to male sex change surgery takes many steps until the patient achieves the most natural looking results. The interval between each stage is about 3-6 months. Each stage takes about 2.5-3 hours. A suitable candidate for this surgery must be at least age 18 years of age.
Many surgeons might lack communication skills and do not automatically give the patient all the information about the procedures they are performing. The patient needs to be informed about what to watch out for and expect by gathering information from many sources. It is important to have trust and confidence in the surgeon and to feel that he or she is honest about what to expect.
