Marcy

clysmaniac (imported) wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:44 am My doctor did a biopsy on both my testicles after 2 ultrasounds as well. There are 3 basic ways to obtain samples of the tissue. The easiest is to do a needle biopsy where hollow needles are inserted through [

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the scrotum and into the testicle

to get the sample. This is much like a needle biopsy of the prostate. The other 2 ways are similar to each other but much different in approach and anticipated findings. Both have the testicle exposed and the doctor removes a section of it, sews up the testicle and hopefully (his point of view) puts it back in place. This can be done with an incision in the scrotum which is simpler or through an inguinal incision. The inguinal approach is more invasive and takes more time for recovery as the surgery cuts muscle tissue in the lower abdomen while the scrotal approach only cuts the skin of the scrotum.

So why do an inguinal biopsy when a scrotal one gets the same material much easier? When the doctor suspects something obvious that may necessitate removing the testicle immediately and mostly intact, he will use the inguinal approach. The scrotal approach is used when something more benign is anticipated and cutting into the the testicle is not likely to release cells.

So it sounds like you will have a longer recovery but have a better possibility that you may exit the surgery without your testicles- depending on what they see. I told my doctor that it would be fine with me if he removed mine during the biopsy if they looked bad but he put everything back together so he could remove them in 4 months when they didn't improve. Of course they wouldn't improve when they kept getting plenty of Everclear, would they? But it was another surgery and better for the economy.

I wish you the best and hopefully you will come out without your
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balls so surgery won't have to be redone at some point.

Hi clysmaniac,

Thanks for the information. I'm definitely going to see if he will examine both testicles instead of just my right one. Although I present myself as a woman, he probably still thinks that I want to keep my testicles, sperm and testosterone production, so he's trying to save my other testicle. I'll just tell him that I'm transsexual, don't ever plan to impregnate a woman and/or have kids, and that I'll be fine if both of my testicles have to be removed. I mean, he knows that BOTH my testicles have masses on them from the Ultrasound. However, he's probably just beating around the bush in order to make me "feel better". I'm looking forward to next Thursday. Have a nice day!

Marcy

Wow these hot flashes are something else, 90 degrees out and I get a hot flash. I am beginning to see how women feel in menopause. I have done 5 injections in each testicle so far and have paused a while to see if this is enough or if I need more everclear. These are all minor developements I have noticed so far. Naturally a lowering T level, weaker, lessening muscle mass, hot flashes, not really any weight changes, I guess a little bit more calm. Am doing it slowly so urologist wont notice any out of the ordinary changes happing suddenly. Since I have seen him testicles have gotten smaller, left one more than right one. Both have pulled up close to the groin. I want to get T levels done more often than urologist does them but havnt gotten to a lab or the hospital to see what they cost out of pocket.

Regarding:

Marcy Thomas (imported) wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:05 pm I'll just tell him that I'm transsexual, don't ever plan to impregnate a woman and/or have kids, and that I'll be fine if both of my testicles have to be removed.

Marcy

If I were a physician, that statement would be sending me a mixed message.

if you are on a transsexual path, it goes hand in hand that you will eventually have surgery to have male sex parts removed.

Saying that you will "

Marcy Thomas (imported) wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:05 pm be fine if both of my testicles have to be removed.

" just seems out of context to the first part of the statement.

Think about telling the good Dr. that "don't be overconcerned about saving them. Since I am on a monitored transsexual path, they are going to come out eventually". (Then of course the Dr. may want evidence that you are on a monitored path for full transition, not just cross dressing).

Good Luck.

Skudster (imported) wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:11 am I want to get T levels done more often than urologist does them but havnt gotten to a lab or the hospital to see what they cost out of pocket.

I see on the records from my insurance company that they pay $22 for my testosterone tests. Who knows what that figure would be if I was charged directly? But the lab is obviously satisfied with $22.

Skudster (imported) wrote: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:11 am I want to get T levels done more often than urologist does them but havnt gotten to a lab or the h

clysmaniac (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:59 am ospital to see what they cost out of pocket.

I see on the records from my insurance company that they pay $22 for my testosterone tests. Who knows what that figure would be if I was charge

d directly? But the lab is obviously satisfied with $22.

My T tests are billed at over $200 (forget exact amount).

I pay 30% of that.

But then, what kind of T test?

There are different kinds of tests that can be done.

If multiple tests are done, then of course the cost will go up.

There are at-home test kits you can buy on the internet, maybe even at a pharmacy, depending on one's location.

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understan ... /test.html

RE: COKE

Sounds like it should be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Drug Administration.

Oh, I forgot. Things that make big money are exempt from regulation.

nullorchis,

I was not aware there where different testosterone level tests. The one my urologst does are in the 1 to 800 testing limits. The one I got on the net was graded in the 45 to 145 levels, mine was 45 with that test. I dont know how to compare the different tests. I know the 45 is low but dont know how it compares to the 1 to 800 level of testing.

Skudster

OH MY GOD!!! I DID IT.....my first EA injection i was soooooo nervous!!!!!!

sorry i haven't been posting, the last couple months have been kind of hectic for me...about that later...

anyway my first EA injection. i was a quivering wreck. but it went smoothly enough. i prepped the 2 1cc 30g syringes beforehand with the 75% white rum, then tied, sterilized, and aimed for my right first.....it went in with the previous stated by others here, with bearable pain. then i tried with all my might to push..my finger wouldn't budge!!!! so i pulled out.

i had to relax. and i had to remind myself why i was doing this. so i looked at my various pictures of transsexuals who have made it for inspiration, and went back at it.

i injected into the right testicle and pushed. those were the longest few minutes my life has ever experienced. all went in with no problems, so did the left testicle. and i was done!!!! now i feel.....hmmm....no real discomfort so far, no swelling, maybe that might come later. down there does feel 'funny' like when you knock you balls against somethingthough...just feels 'funny'. and also my stomach been growling ever since....

so back to my last month, i came out as a MtF to my parents and close family. it was better than expected. my dad especially, who i thought would throw a fit, was understanding. not what i expected. and were moving on from there....

so that's it, i'll keep you'll posted on EATI no2...... hope it goes as smoothly as the first.

nullorchis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:31 am RE: COKE

Sounds like it should be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Drug Administration.

Oh, I forgot. Things that make big money are exempt from regulation.

Just a quick note, I removed the Coke post from here and put it on the joke board. I thought it was an hilarious idea, but don't want to offend anyone on here either. Just an FYI

Regarding:

nullorchis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:59 am If I were a physician, that statement would be sending me a mixed message.

if you are on a transsexual path, it goes hand in hand that you will eventually have surgery to have male sex parts removed.

Saying that you will "

Marcy Thomas (imported) wrote: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:05 pm b

nullorchis (imported) wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:59 am e fine if both of my testicles have to be removed.

" just seems out of context to the first part of the statement.

Think about telling the good Dr. that "don't be overconcerned about saving them. Since I am on a monitored transsexual path, they are going to come out eventually". (Then of course the Dr. may want evidence that you are on a monitored pat

h for full transition, not just cross dressing).

Good Luck.

Oh, I see. Well then I'll definitely come out to him in the manner that you suggested.