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'''Metoidioplasty''' is a variant of [[phalloplasty]] for [[transman|transmen]]. During this procedure the [[clitoris]] is released from its "hood", and the |
'''Metoidioplasty''' is a variant of [[phalloplasty]] for [[transman|transmen]]. During this procedure the [[clitoris]] is released from its "hood", and the urethra is lengthened with the labia minor to end at its tip. It does appear as a small penis. |
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The labia major (see [[vulva]]) are united to form a [[scrotum]], where [[prosthesis|prosthetic]] testicles can be inserted |
The labia major (see [[vulva]]) are united to form a [[scrotum]], where [[prosthesis|prosthetic]] testicles can be inserted |
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Revision as of 02:16, 4 January 2005
Metoidioplasty is a variant of phalloplasty for transmen. During this procedure the clitoris is released from its "hood", and the urethra is lengthened with the labia minor to end at its tip. It does appear as a small penis.
The labia major (see vulva) are united to form a scrotum, where prosthetic testicles can be inserted
This procedure is much simpler than full-scale phalloplasty, and has usually much less complications. Surgery itself is considerably shorter (1-2 hours vs. 8-10 hours) and it is much cheaper. Also, an erectile prostheses is usually not needed to achieve erection, although the erection is usually less hard than in a cisgender penis.
If only the clitoris is released from its hood, but no urethal lengthening and no formation of a scrotum is done, this is called clitoral release.
See also
External Links
- More on Metoidioplasty
- Metoidioplasty: a variant of phalloplasty in female transsexuals by S.V. Perovic and M.L. Djordjevic - BJU International - Volume 92 Issue 9 Page 981 - December 2003