Orchiectomy

Bilateral Orchiectomy

Overview

As an intermediate or final step, Dr. Christine McGinn, D.O. performs a Bilateral Orchiectomy for transgender patients seeking gender confirmation surgery. Dr. McGinn does not perform orchiectomies on patients who have not been diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder. An orchiectomy will remove the testicles and there-by prevent production of testosterone while removing the ability to reproduce permanently.

This surgery is recommended for patients who have employment or relationship situations that prohibit gender confirmation surgery (GCS) vaginoplasty for 2-3 years. Likewise, patients with health problems that prohibit them from contra-hormone therapy (CHT) or GCS vaginoplasty may want to consider an orchiectomy. A notarized letter for birth certificate change of gender will be issued upon completion of orchiectomy. The surgery is performed in the hospital setting only and is not offered as an office procedure due to the risks involved. Orchiectomy is an outpatient procedure; however you will not be permitted to drive or be alone for 24 hours following surgery. Generally patients may return to light duty work three days following the procedure. Estrogen therapy is required following orchiectomy in order to prevent osteoporosis.

The cost for this procedure is $3,500 USD (Approx. 2,800 EUR*), $1,000 of which is due when a surgery date is scheduled. There is a choice of two hospitals: DSI of Bucks County in Bensalem, and Doylestown Hospital, both located just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Orchiectomy is an out-patient procedure.

Requirements

All patients must not smoke for one month prior to any surgery.

Papillon Center follows the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) guidelines for transgender surgery. One letter of recommendation is required by Papillon Center before surgery. This letter can be from a psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, sexologist or counselor that has been in regular contact with you. Papillon Center can work with patients that have insufficient recommendations.

Initial Consultation

A consultation is required to setup a surgery date. It is preferable that it takes place in person in Doylestown, Pennsylvania however Papillon Center will make accommodations for individuals on a case by case basis. The cost for the consultation is $150 USD.

More Information

To schedule an appointment or request more in-depth information, please Contact Papillon Center.