FTM Hysterectomy Guide
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FTM Hysterectomy is a gender reassignment procedure for transsexual men that removes the uterus, and may also include the removal of the cervix as well as the ovaries and Fallopian Tubes (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.)
FTM Hysterectomy is commonly performed as part of gender reassignment surgery for female-to-male transsexuals. For some trans men, hysterectomy is indicated to treat gynecological problems such as uterine fibroid cysts and breakthrough bleeding, while for others it helps align their body with their gender identity, lessening gender dysphoria. While not all trans men choose to have a hysterectomy, it is a required surgery for patients who are planning for genital reconstruction surgery.
The main types of Hysterectomy procedures are: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Abdominal Hysterectomy and Vaginal Hysterectomy.
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Dr. Heidi Wittenberg
Experienced Urogynecologist in SF; Hysterectomy, Vaginectomy, Meta.
Should You Keep One Or Both Ovaries?
As more information becomes known about reproductive organ health in transmasculine people, we are seeing patients given new options for retaining either one or both ovaries with their Hysterectomy surgery. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this? This rundown of the pros and cons of removing or retaining ovaries will help trans men and non-binary individuals understand what they need to know before making this important decision.
Trans Man's Death Sparks Questions About the Safety of Hysterectomy
When Rowan Feldhaus passed away from complications following a hysterectomy in May 2017, many trans men were left asking, "How could this happen with such a routine surgery?" While serious complications can occur with any surgery, the death rate from a hysterectomy is less than 1%—so what happened in Feldhaus' case?
Osteoporosis: Are Trans Men At Risk?
Trans men who take testosterone over a long time period may be at increased risk for osteoporosis, a condition that is marked by a significant decrease in bone density, causing bones to become weak and brittle. However, researchers have come to different conclusions regarding this risk.
