In general, having a hysterectomy will not affect your eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries. However, there are some specific factors that may affect your eligibility, such as the type of hysterectomy you have and your overall health.

For example, if you have a hysterectomy that removes your ovaries, you may need to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in order to maintain your hormone levels. This could affect your eligibility for some gender-affirming surgeries, such as phalloplasty.

It is also important to note that some surgeons may have specific requirements for eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries. For example, some surgeons may require that you have been on hormone therapy for a certain amount of time before they will perform a phalloplasty.

If you are considering having a hysterectomy, it is important to talk to your doctor about how it may affect your eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries. They will be able to assess your individual circumstances and give you more specific information.

Here are some additional things to consider:

  • The type of hysterectomy you have will affect your eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries. A hysterectomy that removes your ovaries will likely have a greater impact on your eligibility than a hysterectomy that does not remove your ovaries.
  • Your overall health will also affect your eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries. If you have any health conditions that could be affected by surgery, you may need to wait until your health improves before you can have surgery.
  • The surgeon you choose will also have an impact on your eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries. Some surgeons may have specific requirements for eligibility, so it is important to talk to them about your individual circumstances.

Overall, having a hysterectomy will not automatically disqualify you from having future gender-affirming surgeries. However, there are some factors that may affect your eligibility, so it is important to talk to your doctor about your individual circumstances.

FtM (Female to Male) hysterectomy surgery typically does not affect eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries. In fact, FtM hysterectomy is often considered one of the initial steps in the gender-affirming surgical journey for individuals assigned female at birth who are transitioning to a male gender identity.

The purpose of FtM hysterectomy surgery is to remove the uterus and potentially the cervix, aligning the physical body with one’s gender identity. This surgery is usually performed to alleviate gender dysphoria and improve overall well-being. It is a foundational procedure that allows individuals to move forward with other gender-affirming surgeries if desired.

The impact of FtM hysterectomy on future surgical options will depend on the specific surgeries you are considering. For example, if you are interested in chest masculinization (top surgery) or phalloplasty (construction of a neophallus), FtM hysterectomy surgery does not generally interfere with the eligibility for these procedures.

It’s important to have open and ongoing discussions with your healthcare provider or a qualified gender-affirming surgeon who can provide you with the most accurate information regarding the specific surgeries you are interested in. They can assess your individual situation, discuss your goals and expectations, and guide you through the process of determining the appropriate surgical plan to achieve your desired outcomes.

Remember that every individual’s journey is unique, and the eligibility for future gender-affirming surgeries will depend on various factors, including your specific needs, overall health, and surgical considerations. Working closely with your healthcare team will help ensure that you receive the most appropriate and personalized care.