Naomi’s guide to Sex Reassignment Surgery (Transfeminine)
Foreword
I am a career researcher and scientist. Despite this, during my SRS journey I did not feel fully content with my level of knowledge regarding the procedure and everything that comes afterwards. This resource is here to give you that knowledge.
Scope
This body of knowledge largely stems from my own research, personal experiences, as well as various online sources and other peoples accounts.
This is written from the experience of someone who underwent PPV performed by Dr Hart. The overall experience will be similar for PIV with minor differences. If you have undergone SRS and would like to contribute your experience and(or) knowledge to this document, please contact me!
Collaborators:
- Maddy
- Emeryn
- Stella
Overview
What is SRS?
Sex reassignment surgery has a variety of names and a long history, having been performed for over a century. It is also known as gender confirmation surgery, gender affirming surgery, or colloquially as bottom surgery. It involves the surgical remodelling of genitals to better suit the recipient’s gender.
Why do people do it?
Primarily for gender dysphoria, specifically genital dysphoria which can be a significant drain on a person’s mental health. This surgery can help alleviate that. SRS is an intensive and expensive procedure, with a risk of complications, so a person’s choice to undertake this procedure should not be taken lightly.
- Reduced dysphoria (physical characteristics, dynamics of intimacy)
- Increased safety
- Because they want to
Why do we need a resource for it?
Transgender individuals deserve comprehensive care, and this surgery has a significant disparity in that care.
- Health care professionals all do things differently, even between patients
- Having a resource where people can be informed and compare information will increase patient wellbeing, and hopefully, outcomes
- Information is spread across different mediums and levels of privacy