Age and Male-to-Female Gender-Affirming Surgery: A Fresh Look at Patient Outcomes
Discover how age at the onset of gender dysphoria shapes mental health, sexual orientation, and outcomes for transgender women.
Why some transgender women choose vulvoplasty over vaginoplasty
Discover why some transgender women choose vulvoplasty over vaginoplasty for gender-affirming surgery, exploring motivations and satisfaction with results.
Practitioner perspectives on gender-affirming vulvoplasty and vulvovaginoplasty
Explore the key differences between vulvoplasty and vulvovaginoplasty in gender-affirming surgery, with insights into why patients and practitioners choose these options and the factors influencing their decisions.
Vaginoplasty neovagina surgery FAQs
Get answers to your top questions about neovaginal care after vaginoplasty, including dilation, hygiene, infections, and maintaining health and comfort.
The neovaginal microbiome
Recent studies have begun to shed light on the neovaginal microbiome, revealing a fascinating interplay between penile, intestinal, and hormonal influences.
Caring for your neovagina: a comprehensive aftercare guide
Discover essential tips for vaginoplasty recovery, including dilation routines, hygiene practices, lifestyle adjustments, and nutritional advice.
Vaginal dilators and dilation
We discuss the uses of vaginal dilators, including recommendations by experts on how to use dilators. Dilators are used in women whose vaginal canals have shrunk and thickened, or were not large to start with. There are many conditions that benefit from gradual stretching of the vagina.
Understanding vaginoplasty surgery
Vaginoplasty refers to a group of surgical procedures designed to construct, reconstruct, or repair the vagina and its related structures. These surgeries serve a range of purposes, from addressing congenital conditions to repairing trauma or damage caused by cancer treatments, and for some, as part of gender-affirming care. Vaginoplasty is