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?