Surgery affecting your vulva, vagina or pelvic organs can be necessary for many reasons, the main two being childbirth and cancer. People also choose to have cosmetic surgical procedures.
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.
readUnderstanding the vulvoplasty procedure
A guide to vulvoplasty, the creation of a vulva not a vagina. Understanding the procedure and its role in gender-affirming surgery.
readWhy 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.
readPractitioner 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.
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Vaginoplasty neovagina surgery FAQs
Get answers to your top questions about neovaginal care after vaginoplasty, including dilation, hygiene, infections, and maintaining health and comfort.
readCaring for your neovagina: a comprehensive aftercare guide
Discover essential tips for vaginoplasty recovery, including dilation routines, hygiene practices, lifestyle adjustments, and nutritional advice.
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Hysterectomy survival kit
A hysterectomy is a major surgery for any woman, so prepare yourself with some top tips from those who have come before you.
readLEEP excision (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
LEEP is a surgical procedure to remove the top layer of cells from the cervix, which can be affected by precancerous changes caused by HPV. The sample is then tested for cellular changes associated with cervical cancer.
readMonsplasty
A monsplasty is the removal of fat or skin from the mons pubis for cosmetic reasons, with the procedure very rarely performed for medical reasons.
readSacrocolpopexy – mesh implants for prolapse
This is the surgery to implant mesh into the vagina and pelvis to hold internal organs and the vagina in place.
readThe robotic da Vinci sacrocolpopexy surgery (for uterine or vaginal prolapse)
This procedure involves inserting mesh in a pelvic surgery using a specialised robot, with a surgical team present.
readHelp prevent an episiotomy (cut) during birth
There are no guarantees when it comes to preventing tears and an episiotomy during childbirth, but you can certainly up your chances of staying intact.
readAP resection and your vagina
An AP resection is surgery to remove part of your colon and vagina, which then requires reconstructive surgery to make your vagina and bowel (if possible) functional.
readThe radical cystectomy
This procedure removes the bladder, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, the front wall of the vagina, and the urethra.
readHysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the removal of at least the uterus, but can include the removal of the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, ligaments, lymph nodes, and the top section of the vagina. A hysterectomy is a big surgery.
readLife after a pelvic exenteration (complete pelvic organ removal)
This procedure is the complete removal of all of your pelvic organs, usually due to extensive disease as a last resort.
readCommon cancer treatments and how they affect sexuality and fertility
See what your treatment might have in store for you vaginally.
readUnderstanding 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
readBladder exstrophy repair surgery
The surgical repair of a bladder exstrophy has two parts - the bladder repair and the pelvic bone repair.
readHigh-tech mesh for pelvic prolapse
A prolapse-correcting mesh is being developed in Australia that integrates with human tissue to become part of the body.
readMarsupialisation of a Bartholin (vestibular) gland cyst
This surgery involves cutting open a Bartholin's duct cyst, and suturing the walls to allow draining.
readMarsupialisation of a vaginal cyst
Marsupialisation is a surgical technique whereby a slit is cut into an cyst and the edges are sewn onto other skin to keep it open.
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Clitoridectomy
Clitoridectomy is the complete or partial removal of the clitoris, which may be a course of action it the clitoris is oversized and the owner makes the big decision to part with it.
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Clitoral hood surgery
This procedure is a regular labiaplasty, plus a reduction in the clitoral hood skin. The surgery involves reducing the size via removal of inner labia and parts of the clitoral hood, which may be excessive or present a medical issue.
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