Sub-Cutaneous Mastectomy in Female-to-Male Transsexuals

Sub-Cutaneous Mastectomy in Female-to-Male Transsexuals, A Retrospective Analysis of 202 Patients by Patricia Creighton-Escobar, Mark Bram Bouman, Marlon Buncamper, and Margriet Mullender (Amsterdam, Netherlands).  Published in Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2012, volume 9, pages 3148 to 3153. 202 patients from the years 2000 to 2011 were stratified according the surgery type: A. breast removal without …

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TV production studio seeks help with transgender documentary

Hi Dr. Reed, I’m a casting producer with Pie Town Productions, a television production company based in Los Angeles, California. During my research, I came across your information and specialization in this area and wanted to touch base with you. Our company is currently in the early stages of developing a documentary-style series that would …

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When a letter from a therapist doesn’t satisfy WPATH SOC

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 …

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Dr. Carol L. Clark holds non-stop sexuality seminar at Jackson North Hospital

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 …

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Transfer of Topical Testosterone Preparations to Children or Spouses

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 …

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FTM needs some advice before male chest reconstruction and metoidioplasty/

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 …

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How old do you have to be for FTM surgery

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

Grants replaced by “Individual Consideration”

To Tara at Tarareources.net  Dear Tara,  This is to advise you that we have not been able to offer grants, which had been solely based upon testicular donation,  for over 2 years. That project was concluded by the research lab. We do offer individual consideration for needy people only. However, without any contingency funds to …

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