An orchiectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the testicles, significantly lowering testosterone levels and reducing the need for testosterone blockers for transfeminine individuals.

Transgender Care

At Elevate Urology, we provide compassionate and affirming care for transgender individuals, offering hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgical options tailored to each patient’s needs.

Gender-Affirming Surgery: Orchiectomy

treatment process:

We understand that every individual’s journey is unique, and we are here to provide personalized, respectful, and affirming care every step of the way.

common benefits

Reduction in testosterone, alignment with gender identity, and potential preparation for future gender-affirming surgeries.

transmasculine therapy

Treatment Options

Testosterone (injections, patches, gels or pellet implants).

Hormone therapy helps align an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity.

transfeminine therapy

Estrogen (pills, patches, or injections) and testosterone blockers (spironolactone, GnRH agonists).

Hormone Therapy for Gender Affirmation

for transmasculine individuals

Testosterone therapy helps develop deeper voice, facial and body hair growth, increased muscle mass, and menstrual cessation.

For transfeminine individuals

Estrogen therapy combined with testosterone blockers can promote breast development, softer skin, and fat redistribution.

This is typically an outpatient procedure with a short recovery time. Hormone therapy may be adjusted post-surgery for optimal results.