Seventy-one percent of patients reported resolution of theirgender dysphoria.
Physically, patients often report an increase in sexual functioning and fulfillment after a vaginoplasty.
It’s important to discussprostate cancerscreening with your healthcare provider.
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Besides a vaginoplasty, many patients will choose to undergo additional surgeries, such asbreast augmentationandfacial feminization surgery.
Lifestyle Adjustments
After your vaginoplasty, you will need to engage in various lifestyle practices.
Your surgeon will provide you with the dilators, as well as a precise dilation schedule to follow.
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