Question 1

what are the best meds to take for chemical castration in men?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what u mean: Chemical castration means that a drug is given to stop or significantly lower testosterone production. I assume that is what you are talking about &amp; you are now not able to achieve an erection. Not knowing more about your medical history it would be best to discuss this with your urologist.

Question 2

two questions. is there anything i can get prescribed for my thinning/loss of hair? second one is i live in indiana is there a urologist who does castrations for men who want it done?

Accepted Answer

: Thinning of hair has many causes . You should see your MD for that. The surgery for castration is not done on demand but for a reason or disease. No urologist will do it just because you want it. Sorry

Question 3

what happens to a man after castration?

Accepted Answer

No more testosterone: Castration is the elimination or blockade of androgens, such as testosterone. This is done by surgical removal of the testicles or by medications. The effects are: hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes, fatigue, loss of muscle mass, breast development, cognitive changes, impotence, loss of libido, osteoporosis, and changes in lipid profile, increased fat, and higher risk of heart attack.

Question 4

what is female castration?

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Removal of ovaries: That's it.  Just like removal of the testicles is male castration.

Question 5

what is "chemical castration"?

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Here is ...: Chemical castration is also called medical castration for which medications to block male hormonal effects 
totally" from testes, which contributes some 95-97% of testosterone effect, and from adrenal glands, which share some 3-5% of testosterone effects. Before the era of this, doctor performs testicular removal to serve the effect +drug to suppress adrenal glands to help men with metastatic P-Ca

Question 6

what are effects of castration?

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CASTRATION: Weight gain muscle loss and lack of energy are common side effects.

Question 7

is chemical castration permanent?

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No: The medications taken for chemical castration are  effective only while you are  talking the treatment.

Question 8

is there such a thing as female castration?

Accepted Answer

Definition depends..: Castration usually implies males. Surgical castration is removal of the gonads, or testicles in men. Medical castration is the administration of testosterone blocking hormones. In females, removal of the ovaries; called oophorectomy,  or spaying in animals, could be considered castration since the ovaries are the female gonads.

Question 9

does castration lead to any negative health effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, some but not se: No serious health effects other than Impotence &amp; Hot flashes in the short term. There may also be reduction in the bone density but this does not take place in the short range of 1-2 years(it takes more than 2 years to occur). This can cause some weakness in the bones. Some mild effects/reduced bulk) on the muscles can also occur due to deficiency of testosterone (the hormone produced by Testicles

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: castration?

Accepted Answer

Castration: The surgical removal of testicles in men and is known as orchiectomy. Done for men with prostate cancer who have metastatic bone disease.

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