Effects of castration, short form, first draft

[Andrew (imported)]

I'm often asked to give a BRIEF summery of the effects of castration. I've put together the following list for comment. Additions, corrections, amendments, whatever...I want to make a list that is concise and precise. Thank you for your help.

Some side effects of castration are:

The Eunuch calm, with reduced or eliminated thoughts of sex and aggression

Reduced libido, sometimes resulting in total asexuality.

Weight gain, including subcutaneous body fat. The skin becomes softer and smoother

Loss or thinning of body hair, but male pattern baldness halts. Loss of body odor.

Loss of lean muscle mass (hence muscle weakness, increased fatigue, loss of stamina)

Mild breast development, some fat around hips and thighs

The penis will shrink

Hot flushes

POSSIBLE moodiness, tearfulness, depression

There MIGHT be cognitive losses, mostly in spatial orientation and short term memory.

The worst side effect is osteoporosis.

[happousai (imported)]

Reduced erections.

Reduced or eliminated nocturnal emissions.

Infertility.

[Andrew (imported)]

Reduced erections.

Reduced or eliminated nocturnal emissions.

Infertility.

So I've rewritten the paragraph to include your suggestions. Here is how it looks now. Still seeking improvements.

Some side effects of castration are:

Infertility.

The Eunuch calm, with reduced or eliminated thoughts of sex and aggression.

Reduced or eliminated libido, erections, and nocturnal emmissions., sometimes to the point of

total asexuality.

Weight gain, including subcutaneous body fat. The skin becomes softer and smoother.

Loss or thinning of body hair, but male pattern baldness halts.

Reduced body odor.

Loss of lean muscle mass (hence muscle weakness, increased fatigue, loss of stamina).

Mild breast development, some fat around hips and thighs.

The penis will shrink.

Hot flushes.

POSSIBLE moodiness, tearfulness, depression.

There MIGHT be cognitive losses, mostly in spatial orientation and short term memory.

The worst side effect is osteoporosis.

[Paolo]

There MIGHT be cognitive losses, mostly in spatial orientation and short term memory.

If this were true, would you even realize it?

[Andrew (imported)]

If this were true, would you even realize it?

Yes, some of my friends in ASM (alt.support.menopause) have noticed this in themselves, and others have had it pointed out to them by friends.



And even our own Sherry has had some experience of this.

[Blaise (imported)]

accurate. Because I still have testicles, I can say that they too shrink with the loss of testosterone. I had a high spatial intelligence. I'm fairly certain that it has fallen with the loss of testosterone.

I was shaved for my recent operation. Only thin, soft, almost childlike body hair has returned. Your observations about fat also fall into place.

I'm fat enough to become a Thanksgiving turkey, not simply being my usual turkey self.

Even the shots have not really made much difference thus far.

[Andrew (imported)]

Even the shots have not really made much difference thus far.

Just as it takes time for the eunuchoid features to develop, it will take time for them to be reduced. Perhaps you might help things along with a diet and exercise program?

[Riverwind (imported)]

I have noticed that my oily skin is gone, its not dry but what I would call normal.

I also had night sweats.

Nipples became tender and sensitive but only for about 3 months.

Hair is starting to grow again on my bald head

Not sure about the eunuch calm, I have not had any experience of that.

Short term memory loss.

Also Andrew, we should also be listing things that you should do if your a eunuch or thinking about it.

Bone scan every 2 years, mine will be every year as I have Osteoporosis, I take a pill once a week.

A good excerise program to, reduce the fat and get the mussel tone back but also it helps the bones.

Healthy diet, but you already know that, in Eunuchs it is more important. Remember to eat your greens.

Menopause, much of the thnigs listed are just that.

See your doctor on a regular basis as this is a life altering hormonal change.

Looking for more to add to the list

River

[BossTamsin (imported)]

Perhaps, in light of everything, a larger emphasis upon the possibility of depression? Especially since it seems that those who already suffer it, or are prone to it, are MUCH more likely to get it worse, and for longer, after castration.

It's a shame there hasn't been much research yet done on andropause. Most docs seem completely ignorant about it, and few are willing to admit such a thing exists. At least, that goes for most of the docs I've seen.

[happousai (imported)]

Oh yes, regarding the depression part of the equation, I recall someone (I forgot who) on this forum mentioned that he knew two people who wanted to get castrated, did so, but ended up getting depressed about it and killed themselves?

What happened with those guys, anyway?

[Andrew (imported)]

Perhaps, in light of everything, a larger emphasis upon the possibility of depression? Especially since it seems that those who already suffer it, or are prone to it, are MUCH more likely to get it worse, and for longer, after castration.

It's a shame there hasn't been much research yet done on andropause. Most docs seem completely ignorant about it, and few are willing to admit such a thing exists. At least, that goes for most of the docs I've seen.

OK, I'll think of some way to increase the emphasis on watching out for depression.

[Andrew (imported)]

With thanks to input from Riverwind and others. This version as of 6:50 PM PST on 3 February 2003.

Some side effects of castration are:

Infertility.

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Reduced or eliminated libido, erections, and nocturnal emissions, sometimes to the point of

total asexuality.

Weight gain, including subcutaneous body fat. Th

is thin layer of fat causes the skin becomes softer and smoother.

Loss or thinning of body hair, but male pattern baldness halts. Reduced body odor.

Loss of lean muscle mass (hence muscle weakness, increased fatigue,

and loss of stamina). Your shoulders will become narrower and you will lose muscle definition in your upper torso without a VIGOROUS exercise program.

Mild breast development, and mild fat redistribution around the hips and thighs.

The penis will shrink.

Hot flushes and night sweats.

POSSIBLE moodiness and tearfulness.

There MIGHT be cognitive losses, mostly in spatial orientation and short term memory

Possible Depression SHOULD be a major concern, and may require professional therapy.

The WORST side effect is osteoporosis. You will need to take at least 1,500 MG of calcium daily. Shortly before or after castration, you should have a bone density scan, and after that a scan every two years. A proper diet and exercise program will help in the battle against osteoporosis.

Most Physicians have no experience in hypogonadal men. Consider making your Primary Care Giver a physician who has a thorough working knowledge on the problems and treatments of menopausal and post-menopausal women. Whilst the biology of the Eunuch and post-menopausal woman are not identical, there is some overlap.