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: In some cases, a low-dose topical testosterone cream applied directly to the genitalia can help maintain tissue health and function without significantly affecting systemic hormone levels.
: PDE5 inhibitors (like Sildenafil or Tadalafil) can often still be effective for trans feminine individuals.
: Most individuals experience a cessation of "morning wood" and spontaneous erections shortly after starting HRT. transsexual erections
: The skin and tissue of the penis may become softer or thinner over time due to androgen deprivation.
: A portion of the glans penis is often used to create a neo-clitoris. This tissue can still engorge with blood during arousal, providing a sensation similar to a natural clitoral erection. : In some cases, a low-dose topical testosterone
If maintaining erectile function is a priority for someone on feminizing HRT, medical interventions are available:
: These consist of a pump (usually placed in the scrotum) and a reservoir. Pumping the device moves fluid into a cylinder within the phallus to create an erection. : The skin and tissue of the penis
: When erections do occur, they are often less rigid than before hormone therapy.