The effect on memory is sometimes reported, others say no problem for most, it is supposedly fairly uncommon and minor (especially ifBibiballs wrote: Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:36 am Thanks NaturalEunuch for the experience you share.
I didn't know that it could also affect memory.
I know some guys had frail bones.
Do you have a suitable diet to compensate for the lack of hormones ?
About erections, can we hope to cure the problem with injections ?
Or do we have to admit that the end of sex, desire and feelings ?
Osteoporosis is a definite and real problem, at the very least you should plan on getting a bone density scan before or very shortly after castration to get a baseline, and repeat as often as your insurance will allow (typically every 2-3 years) to catch any problems before they start. Calcium and D3 supplements are highly recommended (preferably Calcium citrate as that is the most readily absorbed form) Most docs will also want you to use some form of hormone replacement, and doing so avoids or minimizes many of the bad effects, especially the bone loss and mental health aspects. Interestingly T and E are essentially identical for this, except that T MAY help maintain erections (but some will ask what's the point of getting rid of the natural T factories in order to replace w/ artificial, except that it does give some control over the level)
Exercise and calcium will help minimize bone loss if going hormone free, but they won't stop it... Otherwise there are no major diet considerations beyond generally watching quantities to reduce the tendency for weight gain. (Many also find low-carb diets are helpful in this regard, I do.)
Erections are unpredictable - some can get them with just extra effort, others find injections or pills help enough, some find a short term boost in T does it. and others find NOTHING helps....
As I said, when deciding if you want to be castrated you should ASSUME that you WILL be 100% IMPOTENT and if the idea of that is not acceptable, then you should NOT get fixed. Given how much concern you have been expressing, I would really urge you to think very long and hard (pun intended) about the idea.... Is the idea of NEVER having another erection acceptable?
There is NOTHING that can guarantee the ability to get it up after surgery.... That said, it is still possible to have sex in other ways that don't involve penetrating (i.e. being "bottom" if gay) or use 'tools' if your partner wants them. Desire and feelings are still there, they just aren't likely to be as overwhelming, and probably will be different.
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