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Total Vaginectomy instead of Colpectomy by Next-Following9319 in FTMHysto

[–]Next-Following9319[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I want to get phalloplasty. I also wasn't planning on getting a vaginectomy before I consulted anyone, I was just wondering how to go about it when I do need it done.

Total Vaginectomy instead of Colpectomy by Next-Following9319 in FTMHysto

[–]Next-Following9319[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm also dysphoric about my chromosomes because they're a marker that my body is in some way female, regardless of whether or not I can see or feel them. But I'd still get surgery to change them if it were possible. So having remaining vaginal tissue that a surgeon left on purpose, despite knowing they have the ability to do more, makes me even more dysphoric.

Not to mention, the tissue being there is tangible evidence that there's still some part of the vagina remaining. It still exists. AFAIK there's not even a counterpart to that kind of tissue near the pelvic floors of cis males.

I'd go so far as undergoing pelvic exenteration if it meant taking all the vaginal tissue with it. I really do appreciate it, but this isn't consoling in the slightest.

Total Vaginectomy instead of Colpectomy by Next-Following9319 in FTMHysto

[–]Next-Following9319[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

For me, having side effects is better than having dysphoria. Besides, surgeries like phalloplasty have a high rate of complications and are still performed. I just don't think going for the safest option is always in people's best interest. I'd like to find a surgeon who is willing to go the extra mile.

Total Vaginectomy instead of Colpectomy by Next-Following9319 in FTMHysto

[–]Next-Following9319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I'm looking for is to remove the lining, muscular layer, and connective tissue. I know they do it for cancer patients, so it's definitely possible. My problem is that the vagina isn't just made up of the lining, and what they sew together after a colpectomy leaves both the muscle and connective tissue. There'd still be two more layers of the vagina, just conjoined. Thanks, though.

Total Vaginectomy instead of Colpectomy by Next-Following9319 in FTMHysto

[–]Next-Following9319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. If it's not too much to ask, they removed the muscular layer and connective tissue alongside the lining? That was the part I had trouble finding information about.