Gender-affirming phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, and erectile tissue (clitoral) release surgeries are publicly funded for Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender diverse individuals in British Columbia. These surgeries can be done at the Gender Surgery BC at Vancouver General Hospital.

This guide outlines the steps for accessing publicly funded phalloplasty, metoidioplasty, and erectile tissue (clitoral) release.

The additional procedures (i.e. urethral lengthening, vaginectomy, scrotoplasty, insertion of testicular and/or penile implants) may be included depending on a person’s goals and body. The insertion of implants takes place after one has finished healing from the initial surgery, which is usually a minimum of six months later.

Trans Care BC’s Health Navigation team is available to help you at any point in this process.

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Trans Care BC’s Health Navigation Team is available to help you at any point in this process. You can find a link to our contact page in the bottom right corner of this guide.