When Considering Surgery, Trans Men Have Options
Whenever a transgender individual chooses to have gender-confirmation surgery, there are many decisions to make.
Not long ago, researchers talked to 21 transgender men about their surgical transition and published their findings in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The transmen were female at birth but identified as men.
The researchers wanted to know more about the patients' motivations for surgery and how they felt about the outcomes. The information can help doctors counsel transgender patients, they said.
Some of the most common reasons cited were confirmation of a masculine identity, having sexual intercourse, and urinating while standing.
How did the men feel about their experiences? Find out here.
Prostate Cancer Surgery Can Affect Both Men and Partners
It's not unusual for men with prostate cancer to develop sexual problems after having their prostate gland removed. The prostate is surrounded by nerves essential for erections, and while surgeons are carefulabout leaving nerves intact, some damage is hard to avoid.
The sexual health of partners can be affected, too. Sometimes, partners have unrealistic expectations of recovery. Or, they may struggle with the changes to couple's sex life and have difficulty talking about it.
What have scientists learned about such relationships? Last fall, a research team discussed the question in Sexual Medicine Reviews. Click here for more information.
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