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Introduction
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:07 am
by Dekeldoh (imported)
Hi, I received a bilateral orchiectomy a little under two months ago for male-to-eunuch gender dysphoria. I was miserable for several years and had even bought a cautery pen and practiced with sutures and hemostats, but once I finally came out I received overwhelming respect and support and had the procedure done in a hospital and covered by insurance a few weeks later.
I'm fairly shy and have some rather strange and powerful ideals, so I may not post very often. But if anyone has any questions for me, feel free to ask.
Re: Introduction
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:08 am
by TopManFL (imported)
Hey @Dekeldoh,
Welcome and congratulations on getting the castration. I think you answered the two most important questions I'd have. 1. Why did you get castrated and 2. Did you get a doctor to do it.
I know there are people on here who've used "cutters" and I'm not throwing mud in their direction. I really believe someone whose gender identity is MTE deserves a real doctor. Not just one that's qualified but, one that is sympathetic. However, unsympathetic and qualified is better than a cutter.
Regarding strange and powerful ideas, there's no need to be shy.
The only further question I have is how are you doing since making the transition from Male to Eunuch (MTE)?
Re: Introduction
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:35 pm
by Dekeldoh (imported)
TopManFL (imported) wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:08 am
Hey @Dekeldoh,
Welcome and congratulations on getting the castration. I think you answered the two most important questions I'd have. 1. Why did you get castrated and 2. Did you get a doctor to do it.
I know there are people on here who've used "cutters" and I'm not throwing mud in their direction. I really believe someone whose gender identity is MTE deserves a real doctor. Not just one that's qualified but, one that is sympathetic. However, unsympathetic and qualified is better than a cutter.
Regarding strange and powerful ideas, there's no need to be shy.
The only further question I have is how are you doing since making the transition from Male to Eunuch (MTE)?
Hi, thanks for your concern. I'm doing OK, but this whole past year has just been a rollercoaster. I had to go out of state to get my surgery done, and while I was recovering my wallet got stolen and my laptop's motherboard got fried. I only just got home and finally got some groceries today. I should be able to piece myself back together pretty quickly now that I'm back in familiar territory.
As far as life without T goes, I think it's too early for me to say much about it. I haven't noticed any significant changes. I guess it's a good thing that my body seems to handle it pretty well.
Re: Introduction
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:29 pm
by sparkey49 (imported)
Congratulations to the eunuch family!
Re: Introduction
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:23 am
by Asyumanuloth (imported)
I'm not too familiar with the medical terminology is that just testes? If so do you ever consider getting the rod removed and preserved or plastinated?
Re: Introduction
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:35 am
by Dekeldoh (imported)
Asyumanuloth (imported) wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:23 am
I'm not too familiar with the medical terminology is that just testes? If so do you ever consider getting the rod removed and preserved or plastinated?
Yes, I still have a penis and scrotum. I have considered a penectomy, but certainly not preservation. I'm actually more concerned with getting my prostate and the other internal bits removed even more so than my penis. But regardless, I'll stay as I am for at least the next year or so.
Re: Introduction
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:14 am
by TopManFL (imported)
Dekeldoh (imported) wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:35 am
Yes, I still have a penis and scrotum. I have considered a penectomy, but certainly not preservation. I'm actually more concerned with getting my prostate and the other internal bits removed even more so than my penis. But regardless, I'll stay as I am for at least the next year or so.
By "internal bits" you mentioned the prostate. But, what other bits? Seminal vessels, spermatic chords. other lymph nodes or glands?
Re: Introduction
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:44 am
by Dekeldoh (imported)
TopManFL (imported) wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:14 am
By "internal bits" you mentioned the prostate. But, what other bits? Seminal vessels, spermatic chords. other lymph nodes or glands?
I'm mostly concerned with the remainder of the severed spermatic cords. If I get the prostate removed the seminal vesicles would probably go with it. Maybe the bulbourethral glands too. Although, I'm still undecided on whether I want to go through such complicated surgeries rather than just keep what I have. My main point was that my penis has still not made it to the top of the list, however it would be included if I pursue any further surgery. I'm still trying to work through my feelings amongst mostly sated philosophical concerns and a surprisingly unchanged libido.
Re: Introduction
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:04 am
by Dekeldoh (imported)
I definitely want to have all the aforementioned bits gone, just as I want to have wings that can fly me to the moon and back, but whether I want to go through the cost, risk, and recovery associated with the former given the current medical climate is the real conundrum.
Re: Introduction
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2018 5:38 pm
by TopManFL (imported)
Dekeldoh (imported) wrote: Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:04 am
I definitely want to have all the aforementioned bits gone, just as I want to have wings that can fly me to the moon and back, but whether I want to go through the cost, risk, and recovery associated with the former given the current medical climate is the real conundrum.
One concern about having a 22 year old males prostate removed in urinary incontinence. Assuming you'l live to 95 years of age that's 73 years worth of urine dripping constantly.
Not all prostatectomies leave a man unable to hold his bladder. But, some do. Yes, the laparoscopic surgery is better than an open procedure at sparing nerves and thus keeping a man able to pee when he wants to. But, there's always the risk.
Someone on here can correct me if I'm wrong by even with full SRS the prostate is normally left in place.