January 26, 2010 Hello I am trying to get an idea for the phalloplasty procedure early on and I have a few questions about the FTM phalloplasty operation. How much could one expect to pay for a full procedure? Is it required to consult with a therapist before being aproved for the procedure? Randy Hi [...]
Dear Laurie, Read the letter and this is the classic example of how a letter of endorsement should not be written. This type of letter is in fact seen when a therapist feels a certain obligation to say something but in fact has deep seated reservations about making any written commitment. This is akin to [...]
(courtesy of Carl C, our superman) Tissue Engineering Advance: Implications For FtM Phalloplasty SciMed – Hormones, Meds & Surgery TS-Si News Service Thursday, 07 May 2009 02:00 Linköping, Sweden. Scientists can now create cartilage, bones and the internal walls of blood vessels by using common connective tissue cells from human skin. Researchers in reconstructive plastic [...]
I followed a GLBT advocate and counsellor. My talk on sexuality included as per syllabus from Dr. Clark… Medical factors related to sexuality and sexual functioning Objectives: · Define the DSM sexual disorders, and discuss the following in relation to it: symptoms, factors increasing susceptibility, and prevention. · Describe how surgical procedures, such as a [...]
Reported by Drs. Tyler Lewis and Irwin Goldstein in Journal of Sexual Medicine (Vol. 6, No. 10, 2009) Testosterone gel 1% has been approved for transdermal testosterone application. Preparation names include, Androgel and Testim. Even sharing a wash cloth or hugging can cause transfer. Women have noted growth of hair and lowering of the voice [...]
possible phalloplasty. Dr. Reed, I have been on T since Jan 2008. I am looking into having a hestorectomy, but also want to have both top and bottom surgery as well. Specific_Questions: I am on psychratric medications. Seroquel, Methylphenidate ER, Methylphenidate, and Lexapro. Would these medications be a complication? Armando Hi Armando, Thank you for [...]
Good morning Mariah, We would not recommend any surgery be done until a patient is over 18 years of age, unless there is some very strong compelling reason, and then your parents would need to be a part of the decision making process. Have a restful Sunday, Harold M. Reed, M.D. 305-865-2000
Yes, two years on testosterone, have already had top surgery Specific_Questions: It’s hard to find information about phalloplasties and sex. I’m just wondering, for phalloplasties, once the surgery is successful with an erectile device and is fully healed.. 1. what percent (estimate of course) of guys have complications with the device during sex? is there [...]
Yes, I have been on Testosterone for almost 5 years and had chest surgery done 3.5 years ago. Specific_Questions: Can I have the metoidoplasty and scrotoplasty (to stand to void)done now and later obtain a hysterectomy? Monty Hi Monty, Medical technology continues to evolve. In this day and age, we have come to recognize colpocleisis, [...]
Good morning Dr. Reed! Conversion: hormones for 5 months dressing female for 5 or more years Specific_Questions: what letters do you need from my doctors. Terrry Hi Terry, You will need two letters of therapy clearance written by licensed therapists, one of whom, should have a doctoral degree and the other at least a [...]
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