The transformation of men into women. Sex-change operation

Modern medical technologies are amazing and can solve almost any problems of mankind. Procedures and operations, which seemed to be a couple of decades ago a fantastic invention, are now commonplace and are performed in many clinics at least once a week. For example, the transformation of men into women is the reality of our days, namely the widespread surgical intervention, which enjoys incredible popularity.

Indication for the operation

Sex change through surgical intervention is usually carried out in two cases. Indications for such an operation are fetal development anomalies in prenatal development, when a child is born with underdeveloped reproductive organs. Or psychological disorder "transsexualism", characterized by a discrepancy between sexual self-determination and the physiological sex obtained from birth. In the first case, the operation is tried as early as possible in order to give the child and his family a full life. Much more difficult is the case with older patients.

Turning men into women is a serious operation, entailing a lifelong observance of certain rules, as well as a significant risk to health. And if the statement that many people who have changed their sex die before they could, can be attributed to myths, there are real problems. This infertility, sexual inferiority in some aspects, the need to carefully monitor their health and take hormonal drugs throughout life. In addition, the operation is irreversible, so those wishing to do it should establish themselves in their intention and prove its sincerity and the need for intervention by doctors.

Preparatory stage

In civilized countries, before going to the operating room, the patient should be observed at least two years with a psychiatrist and regularly come to planned receptions and examinations. This type of preparation is optimal, during the interview the specialist will try to determine the causes of the problem, tell all the details about the planned operation and, perhaps, offer alternative ways of reconciling the body and mind. The transformation of men into women does not occur in one day, sometimes the transformation is fully delayed by 3-5 years. It's also important to know everyone who dreams of changing their gender. In addition, the change in gender will require considerable material investment, usually several operations are carried out, drugs are not cheap. Therefore, before you decide on such changes, you should weigh the pros and cons.

Transformation begins!

Changing the sex of M to F is considered a simpler procedure than turning a woman into a man. The operation requires not only preliminary psychological and moral training, but also physical. The initial stage of transformation is the course of hormone therapy. Drugs should be taken about one year. The exact duration of treatment depends on individual indications. Most often, during the course of hormonal therapy, the plastic surgeon recommends that the patient try on a new image. Often in this period, and carry out secondary plastic surgery. Depending on the initial composition of the patient, breast and facial plastic surgery, liposuction or implant placement in the buttocks, thighs and other areas can be performed.

Sex-change operation

As soon as taking hormonal drugs led to the desired indicators, you can plan the main operation. The transformation of men into women is the removal of the sex organs and the formation of new ones. The possibilities of modern plastic surgery are extensive. Female genital organs can be created from the patient's biological material, including the "unnecessary" - the removed penis and scrotum. A certain percentage of patients prefer to get rid of only the sex signs that were received at birth. However, most people who decide to take this step prefer to get new sex organs after sex change.

Recovery period

One of the most popular problems in patients who changed their sex from male to female is the narrowing of the vagina. So the human body is arranged, that all foreign materials are rejected by the immune system, and all wounds are prolonged. To prevent this phenomenon, it is recommended to regularly use medical expanders selected by an observing physician. These are special medical devices that have nothing to do with toys for adults. Sometimes some ointments and other healing remedies may also be prescribed. After the operation to change the sex, the patient should take new hormonal drugs. Removing the testicles can reduce the amount of testosterone produced naturally, but it is impossible to start the production of female sex hormones (estrogens) in the male body.

Life with a new sex

Everyone who has decided to change his gender should understand that no operation will help him to fully approach those who were born with the "right" set of chromosomes from birth. Plastic surgery can change external sexual characteristics. However, can a woman be considered a woman from birth, forced to take hormones in the form of pills until the end of her days, is a big question.

Sex change does not involve the creation and implantation of internal genital organs, since such operations are impossible today. Accordingly, the "new woman" can not have offspring, will never know what is menstruation. With regard to the preservation of erotic sensitivity, many people who have replaced the sex, claim that they enjoy the intimacy. Doctors also say that sensitivity in the genital area does not disappear after the operation, but the "woman", created by plastic surgery, will never feel what her friend, born with this sex, feels.

The disadvantages of surgical sex change are sufficient, but it is still recognized that for some people this is really the only way to happiness and harmony. To perform an operation of this type is only for those who are sure of the correctness of their decision and are not afraid of possible difficulties.