Castration Effects ? ?

[air1220 (imported)]

I understand about the increased risk of osteoperosis. I also read Andrew's post of the effects of castration. I just have a few other questions about it.

Is there anything that can be done to reduce or eliminate the risk of osteoperosis without getting a prescription or taking drugs?

What other side effects of castration are there?

Can the reduction of muscle mass be reversed by lifting weights or working out? I guess maybe the increased fat tissues might be cured the same way. and kind of a personal question, but how much does the penis shrink? Are erections totally out of the question?

Very curious and seeking info.

THanks

[Sherry (imported)]

What other side effects of castration are there?

and kind of a personal question, but how much does the penis shrink? Are erections totally out of the question?

Very curious and seeking info.

THanks

Hello,

Other effects of castration - I have a webpage for this at:

http://www.geocities.com/sherrylanina/C ... fects.html

Non-medical osteoporisis prevention - Weight bearing exercise might slow the progression of bone loss.

Penis shrinkage - This varies from person to person. To my disappointment, I have not noticed any shrinkage of mine.

Erections - Again to my disappointment, there is still a possibility of erections. I was castrated almost four years ago, and started taking estrogen in November 2001, so I've had double castration, yet it still sometimes gets erect while I'm asleep

[Andrew (imported)]

I understand about the increased risk of osteoperosis. I also read Andrew's post of the effects of castration. I just have a few other questions about it.

Is there anything that can be done to reduce or eliminate the risk of osteoperosis without getting a prescription or taking drugs?

First, a daily intake of at leat 1,500 MG of calcium a day, along with 400 I.U of Vitamin D a day. Second, a program of daily bone-stressing exercises. There are many places on the web with this sort of information...a web search with words "osteoporosis" and "exercise" should bring them up.

My own program is vigorous walking, which is recommended by many Physicians as one of the safest and healthiest forms of bone-stressing exercise.

Other things to avoid include caffeine, phosphric acid in soft drinks like cola, smoking, and alcohol.

Osteoporosis is, or should be, the #1 health concern of us eunuchs as we age, but that concern should not develope into fear, dread, or panic.

[air1220 (imported)]

Excellent site Sherry. Very informative. I've been considering castration and think it will be beneficial. The Caltrate, is it over the counter or is it prescribed only. Does anyone know? Also does the doctor that performs the surgery give any prescriptions for calcium supplements?

[Sherry (imported)]

Excellent site Sherry. Very informative. I've been considering castration and think it will be beneficial. The Caltrate, is it over the counter or is it prescribed only. Does anyone know? Also does the doctor that performs the surgery give any prescriptions for calcium supplements?

Thank you for your comments. Caltrate and a number of other calcium supplements are over the counter, so you won't need a prescription from any doctor for it.

[happousai (imported)]

I thought that osteoperosis is only a concern for people who are castrated and don't get HRT. Am I wrong?

[Andrew (imported)]

I thought that osteoperosis is only a concern for people who are castrated and don't get HRT. Am I wrong?

Very much so. HRT may slow down the progression of bone loss, but it does not halt it. And plenty of non-eunuch males develop osteoporosis anyway, especially the couch potatoes who don't exercise.

[happousai (imported)]

So in terms of osteoperosis prevention, HRT is not as good as the body's natural hormones?

[Andrew (imported)]

So in terms of osteoperosis prevention, HRT is not as good as the body's natural hormones?

So it would seem. Even without castration, the bone density in males starts to deminish after age 40. Replacement testosterone never seems to work quite as well as naturally produced testosterone.

[happousai (imported)]

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Replacement testosterone never seems to work quite

> as well as naturally produced testosterone.

What about replacement estrogen, e.g. for M2F TGs?

[Christina (imported)]

I understand about the increased risk of osteoperosis. I also read Andrew's post of the effects of castration. I just have a few other questions about it.

Is there anything that can be done to reduce or eliminate the risk of osteoperosis without getting a prescription or taking drugs?

What other side effects of castration are there?

Can the reduction of muscle mass be reversed by lifting weights or working out? I guess maybe the increased fat tissues might be cured the same way. and kind of a personal question, but how much does the penis shrink? Are erections totally out of the question?

Very curious and seeking info.

THanks

Hello air1220,

You pose very valid questions on the effects of castration. I would like to tell you of my experiences of castration. Although I am chemicaly castrated, the effects are similar to physical castration. Exercise, I believe, is one of the most important things one can do to keep heathly and prevent osteoperosis. Taking vitamins and calcium supplements wouldn't be a bad idea either. I have a job that keeps me physicaly active throughout the day, so I have maintained good muscle tone during my two years plus of chemical castration. I have noticed that it is a little more difficult to do some of the jobs I am required to do, but so far it has not been anything I can't deal with yet. At the end of the day I feel as though I have worked harded than I used to for the same amount of work.

As far as physical effects, I have had a reduction in the size of my penis of about 2 inches so far, due to the fact I no longer get spontainious or nocturnal erections. If desired, I can achive an erection, but it takes much more effort and I am no where near as hard as before and can't maintain it for long. Intercourse w

ould not be possible at this time for me.

happousai,

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ion, HRT is not as good as the body's natural hormones?

What about replacement estrogen, e.g. for M2F TGs?

I'm no expert, but I believe female HRT would have the same effects as male HRT on osteoperosis. As with male HRT, female HRT lacks certain hormones not produced naturally by the body. I feel HRT of any sort would be more benificial in the prevention of osteoperosis than no HRT at all after castration.

[JeffEunuch (imported)]

I'd like to comment on the risk of osteoporosis with aging and following castration. While it seems the risk increases with age, and the incidence of osteoporosis in men is half or more that for women - not insignificant as many men felt a few years ago, it's still very much an individual thing. I think that obvious aging can be stretched out if one takes good care of himself.

It depends on your own tendencies, as well as how well one cares for his body. I was castrated 3 years ago at 56 y.o. and am on a moderate TRT program. I get plenty of exercise and weigh about 15 #s more than when I got my driving licence at age 16. In addition to lifting weights and working out every morning at home (usually just 15-30 minutes), I use my bike for work and most other daily activities (30-80 km/day), run 10-20 km 2x/week, play recreational volleyball and badminton 2x/week and hike or ski on weekends. I watch ~2 hrs of TV/week, drink modestly and have never inhaled tobacco. There's no sign of osteoporosis. I was tested last year, and my bone density was average for a 21 y.o.