castration without transition

[readtnow (imported)]

Im an older man thinking of obtaining a castration surgery. I do not want to transition and would continue life as a man. I have enjoyed the lower testosterone levels in my later years and would welcome a zero T condition or minimal treatment. I also like the appearance of men without testicles. I think the positive effects of castration outway the negative for men in my stage of life. Anyone know how common my situation is? Has anyone my age moved forward with castration and like to comment?

[catoboros (imported)]

Welcome! You have come to the right place.

The members of the forum seem to be older on average and physically transition later than the general MtF population. This 2016 study reported average age at castration of 43.4 years and average age 49.7 years:

https://www.smoa.jsexmed.org/article/S2 ... 6/fulltext

This seems much older than the general MtF transgender population, which anecdotally transitions at ages peaking in the 20s. Many have surgery much later or never. Orchidectomy is common amongst MtF, but not universal. A minority have SRS.

My impression is that many of those here continue to identify as men after castration. Most of the men and eunuchs seem to be birth-gender-conforming, that is, continue to live as men. A minority socially transition to living as women.

[2barbells (imported)]

Welcome! You are not alone! We are roughly the same age, and I will be starting chemical castration in a couple weeks with a goal of bilateral orchie within the next year or so, depending on how the chemical trial goes. I also have low T and have adjusted very well to it, so I'm hoping the transition following castration goes well. @catoboros I am looking forward to checking out your link when I have a bit more time.

[GordonGG (imported)]

Im an older man thinking of obtaining a castration surgery. I do not want to transition and would continue life as a man. I have enjoyed the lower testosterone levels in my later years and would welcome a zero T condition or minimal treatment. I also like the appearance of men without testicles. I think the positive effects of castration outway the negative for men in my stage of life. Anyone know how common my situation is? Has anyone my age moved forward with castration and like to comment?

I am one such man like yourself. I started Spironolactone in July of 2018 at the age of 66 and liked what it was doing in lowering my T and releasing me from the sexual drive that I've been plagued with my whole life. In December of October of 2018 I added Estradiol to the mix. I liked it also. I like what it did to my mental state. I was calmer and more in touch with my wife and emotions. In February of 2019 I had an orchiectomy and stopped the Spiro. I'm very happy with the outcome, and glad I did it. I just wish that I had done it at least a decade ago. Oh, and I present male, even though the state in which I reside says that I can change my ID to female with the orchiectomy. I don't want to do that.

[Losethem (imported)]

Welcome! You have come to the right place.

The members of the forum seem to be older on average and physically transition later than the general MtF population. This 2016 study reported average age at castration of 43.4 years and average age 49.7 years:

https://www.smoa.jsexmed.org/article/S2 ... 6/fulltext

I think the higher age here is because the younger generation consumes the Internet differently than how the EA is set-up.

[AnneK_TG (imported)]

I am also an older male. I've been on Estradiol for almost 8 months and Dutasteride for another couple of years, so I don't have much T. In Ontario, where I live, castration and other GRS is available after a year on hormones and 2 assessments, so that's something I'm seriously considering.

[jamiepan (imported)]

I think the higher age here is because the younger generation consumes the Internet differently than how the EA is set-up.

Very true. I'm quite active online and the EA, while it feels perfectly natural to me and in fact has been an incredibly stable/solid website for at least a few years, young folks would see it as dated.

And this is entirely a good thing.

If this site got flashy, started going for a modern/hip look and worked to attract the twitter/facebook/reddit crowd, well, that'd be the end of it. Kaput within 6 months, I guarantee it.

I'm barely a real participant here so my input means nothing but I LOVE this place being a little quiet corner of the web.

[sividrius (imported)]

I would expect the first place to start is with your doctor. If That isn't what you're looking for, you can try some other options, but keep in mind if anything goes wrong you'll end up back at a doctor. From personal experience I find the burdizzo uncomfortable, but ineffective. I've tried it numerous times (thinking of trying the longer handled type next, but afraid of infection and nerve damage). The bands hurt worse, and I've heard they can slip off if you're not careful. If you can get a qualified person to do what you need (embrace who you know you are inside) then I would recommend that you seek a competent medical professional you trust.

[readtnow (imported)]

I am one such man like yourself. I started Spironolactone in July of 2018 at the age of 66 and liked what it was doing in lowering my T and releasing me from the sexual drive that I've been plagued with my whole life. In December of October of 2018 I added Estradiol to the mix. I liked it also. I like what it did to my mental state. I was calmer and more in touch with my wife and emotions. In February of 2019 I had an orchiectomy and stopped the Spiro. I'm very happy with the outcome, and glad I did it. I just wish that I had done it at least a decade ago. Oh, and I present male, even though the state in which I reside says that I can change my ID to female with the orchiectomy. I don't want to do that.

I can identify with being plaugued all my life. Feeling angered, hostel, frustrated, and constantly thinking about sex. I am interested in how effective chemical castration is compared to orchiectomy. I have a blood clotting disorder so chemical may not be a good choice for me. Do you know if having one testicle would reduce testosterone or will the remaining one output more to compensate.

[readtnow (imported)]

Welcome! You are not alone! We are roughly the same age, and I will be starting chemical castration in a couple weeks with a goal of bilateral orchie within the next year or so, depending on how the chemical trial goes. I also have low T and have adjusted very well to it, so I'm hoping the transition following castration goes well. @catoboros I am looking forward to checking out your link when I have a bit more time.

Isn't it great to have relief from testosterone and have clarity. I don't know if chemical castration is for me with all the side effects and warnings.

I hope your transition goes well.