What is Scrotal Skin Reduction? Scrotal Skin reduction is surgical removal of loose and redundant scrotal skin. This procedure is often performed in conjunction with testicle removal, bilateral orchiectomy, for transgender women. Patients report increased ease and comfort with daily tucking, since … [Read more...]
Orchiectomy for MTF Transition
What is an orchiectomy? An orchiectomy involves the removal of bilateral testicles under general anesthesia for Transgender women. This surgery is a permanent method of eliminating testosterone production. This quickly provides relief from having testosterone dominate a transwoman’s system, and … [Read more...]
Compassionate Care for Transgender Patients
Dr. MacPhee is presenting at the Tarheel East Association of OR Nurses tomorrow, 4/23/16, at the UNC Friday Center. She will be discussing Transgender as an Umbrella term for non-confirming gender identities, challenges in Transgender community daily life, communicating respectfully with … [Read more...]
Repeal LGBTQI Discriminatory Bill
Sent today: Dear Senator McKissick, Representative Hall, and Governor McCrory: I am writing to express my great disappointment and concern for NC House Bill 2 that passed yesterday. This bill does not agree with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the precedence set by other … [Read more...]
Strengthen Your Pelvis, Elvis!
Strengthening the pelvic floor benefits both males and females. It is not contra-indicated after Male to Female genital reconstruction, and will likely help reduce the possibility of vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, and bowel incontinence. This link to bladder health describes how to … [Read more...]
