To Orchiectomy or not to Orchiectomy?

Question

Ok so I need some input on a situation. I am able to get an Orchiectomy and my doctor (whom I work for .lol) says either way he does not think it will make to much of a difference, (but then again hes not 100% sure.) and even my psychiatrist is saying ”totally up to you.” So im wondering if I should get it in December since it will be at least 3 years from then till I get the surgery? Plus it would mean I could stop taking T blockers and lower does of estrogen (injectable). Im just looking for some outside input, already have my family awnser. Oh yeah I just turned 22 if that helps at all.

Answer 1

When tackling things about my own transition I always take into account where I am at right now and what fits into my life the best. My therapist is trying to push me to trade in my testosterone pills for shots by the end of the month, but I am totally not turned on to the idea. I like the pills because they fit into my schedule way better and I am happy with the results I'm getting so far.

Probably your best bet is if right now your miserable with the danglers hanging around, to send them on their way. If right now they're more of a "oh shucks, you guys are always in the way!" sort of bother that you can live with for now, you might be better off waiting to have all your bottom surgery done in one go.

I hope that helps some... but I've probably just reinforced some points already made and have brought nothing new to the table...

Answer 2

Are you getting SRS in the next 5 years?  If so getting an orchie is a complete waste of time and money in my opinion.

Answer 3

If you get an orchie, you will no longer need T-blockers as your body will now only produce tiny amounts of the stuff, also you can lower your dose of estrogen, as your hormone receptors will no longer have testosterone attaching to them.

I would say go for it, if SRS is a long way off or if that's the only genital surgery your planning

Answer 4

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Generally speaking, the following framework of thinking for life management may be useful for anybody.

When we are not happy with someone or something, what should we do?  Life experience has taught us what we should do; that is to clearly identify, understand, and inquest the following three questions:

1. Who are we?

2.  Who or what is someone or something that     we are unhappy with?

3. What is the real face or nature of that someone or something that made or has made us unhappy?

1.

Who are we?

We are the accumulation of our own past, including inherent genetic inheritance, the result of upbringing in the family, the outcome of education, and the experience in living over lifetime. Through a careful examination on this question, we should be able to easily assess and realize what are the quality and quantity of our spiritual and physical value, ability, and capacity in managing all the required events of daily life and living. The possession of the acquired spiritual and physical value, ability, and capacity enables us to interact with our internal and external environments and to detect what it can be good or bad for us, that is, the sense of need.  From there, an action takes place to bring in something spiritually and physically to satisfy our momentary and situational need under a circumstance. The variation in the difference of our past clearly reflects in the observation of the difference in individual behavioral patterns in response to a reality circumstance at different time and location.

2.

Who or what is someone or something that we are unhappy with?

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3.

What is the real face or nature of someone or something that made or has made us unhappy?

The contents of life and living in family, marriage, church, association, organization, institution, government, and the world are always parts of individual life. Therefore, it is essential to know what are the origin, function, and goal of a relationship; each of them is unique.  Despite its individual uniqueness, the origin, function, and goal of a relationship remains very the same, that is, to meet the need for an entity to survive, grow, and continue, if any possible, indefinitely. To review the items as listed in the following chapter, you should be able to capture a bird eye’s view of the origin, function, and goal of a relationship.

Answer 5

it would be beneficial because it would lower the amount of medications you would need to take as well as get you one step further to your final destination(womanhood)

Answer 6

If your target date for surgery is 3 years you shouldn't have to be concerned with loss of tissue used in reconstruction. Anything you can do to cut down on meds. in my opinion is better. I have a friend who basically has had the procedure and as far as she is concerned, because of her age and desires is enough of a transition. Even her mental health has become more satisfied and less aggressive about her needs and her femininity.

Answer 7

The one problem with getting an orchiectomy is that it consumes money that could be going towards your reassignment surgery.  How much of a delay in having funds for your surgery will this cause?  Is it worth having that delay in surgery for the expected benefits?  Each person has a different threshold.  Also it depends on where you are planning on having your surgery.  For example, the US is much more expensive than Thailand.

Answer 8

If you are 110% sure, then do it, but I think that once its done, you can never go back.

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Answer 9

I never heard this word before, so just looked it up, and it says it's male castration. Are you kidding???????

Answer 10

I think you should go for it girl, it will be better for your overall health and will no doubt help in your transition.  Besides having a bi-lateral orchi is a fairly inexpensive op to have.  Your boss the Doctor must not have any experience dealing with Ts women.  My MD and my therapist * both females * are completely pro orchi.  Of course it is your life and  your decision.  Good luck with what ever choice you make.