I am from Tampa and have never gotten my orchiectomy because I just don't believe I'm nuts to be TG and refuse to get the psych evaluation. I'm over 50, so I should be able to make up my own mind. Would anyone know a doctor willing to take me?
I’m from Indiana so the laws here may be different but I have a consult with a urologist for an orchi without having to see a psychiatrist. My doctor is with Mosaic Health and Wellness Arts.
I am not sure Penny, you say your not TG cause your not nuts to be TG?
My orchi back in 2019 was more or less informed consent. Granted, a single 'letter' of sorts was required, but that was merely a formality in my case. It could have easily been written by my endo, but to be on the safe side for any future endeavors, I sought out a therapist. I met with the therapist a half dozen times so we could cross the T's and dot the I's, and that was that. I had two letters. Heck, the surgeon that did my orchi also did my BA. Letters to him were just a box to check. And he is a really good surgeon and did a phenomenal job to boot.
Hey Anna, we have Mosaic listed in our Local Places. woohoo!
Well, I'm kinda in a different boat. I've been having increased pain down below. It's not overwhelming but is uncomfortable. I just had my annual physical and my doctor is referring me to a urologist. My current concern is that prostate cancer runs in the men from my mother's side of the family. Depending on the results of any test, I'm hoping to have an orchiectomy as a precaution. I'm also getting ready to have my first colonoscopy. Any suggestions? It sucks getting older. I'm not even 50 yet.
Willa, I pray you don't have cancer. No one wants that. A colonoscopy isn't too bad; it's the prep stuff you have to do beforehand that sux. Of course, if the pain issue is testicular in nature, then an orchi could be a win-win. Thoughts and prayers that all goes well. Hugs, Michelle
Thank you so much Michelle. I don't think it's cancer but I've read up on it. Even if it is, I've read that it is quite curable. Either way, I'm at peace. Definitely a win win, especially if and when I start HRT.
Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers. It means a lot. I'll keep you updated.
Rose
Hi Willa, I'm an intersex person and I can't offer much help with the orchi but I've had lots of colonoscopies. I have found that taking the pills with room temp Gatorade was the easiest approach. Good luck, Marg
