keeping muscle mass?

[seeker (imported)]

As far as muscle mass goes, If a eunich weight lifts and does plenty of exercise would they at least be able to keep the muscle that they have without the possibility of looking like a women? And is testosterone the only hormone that builds and maintains muscle? thanks.................

[Andrew (imported)]

As far as muscle mass goes, If a eunich weight lifts and does plenty of exercise would they at least be able to keep the muscle that they have without the possibility of looking like a women? And is testosterone the only hormone that builds and maintains muscle? thanks.................

Another YMWV thingie. A VIGOROUS, THOROUGH exercise program should keep muscle loss to a minimum. However, most eunuchs who do not exercise do not wind up looking like women. The wind up looking like under-exercised men, only more so. To wind up looking like a woman, you would need to take estrogen.

And, yes, testosterone is the hormone that builds up male muscle mass and bone density. Estrogen will not.

[Blaise (imported)]

from HRT for men. I have liked this aspect of HRT. Further, I'm hunting down the remaining tigers and wild rhinos in the world to keep me happy well into the next fifty years of life. :p :redbounce :catclock:

[seeker (imported)]

What is HRT?

[Blaise (imported)]

become HRT for short reference. In my case, HRT is for testosterone replacement therapy.

[Andrew (imported)]

What is HRT? HORMONE REPLACEMENT

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Jeff used to be Dr. Spector's assisstent. Here is a page he put together on Spector's old web site for those considering castration.

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By Jeff Adams

The Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy

The American Medical Association Encyclopedia of Medicine defines Hormone Replacement Therapy as: “The use of a synthetic or natural hormone to treat a hormone deficiency…”

The hormone Testosterone is greatly reduced in the blood of a Eunuch after castration. The remaining sex hormones in the body are produced by the adrenal glands and are only about 5% of the pre-castration level in an adult. Some Eunuchs choose Hormone Replacement Therapy after their surgery. Either the male hormone testosterone or the female hormone estrogen can be used.

Testosterone – Pros: Testosterone has the benefit of increasing the bone and muscle mass in an adult, as well as providing a strong libido. The male hormone also provides greater stamina and maintains male secondary sexual characteristics.

Testosterone – Cons: Testosterone has been linked to the advancement of bone and prostate cancer. It causes male pattern baldness and is known to increase male aggressiveness. It has been suggested that testosterone is the reason males live on average 10 to 15 years shorter lives than Women and Eunuchs.

Estrogen – Pros: Estrogen has the benefit of maintaining some libido, although diminished for an adult male. It also maintains bone mass and may prevent osteoporosis. Lower levels cause no or very little feminization of the body. Higher levels can cause moderate increase in breast size and body shape.

Estrogen – Cons: This is a female hormone being taken by a relatively male body. The changes in attitude and feeling for the non-transgendered may not be acceptable. Estrogen, however, is a far milder hormone than testosterone and causes fewer negative health effects. All HRT must be monitored (testosterone or estrogen) because they may both cause some liver damage. HRT should always be monitored by a doctor.

General HRT Pros and Cons: In general there are three camps on HRT. Transsexuals need HRT in order to modify their bodies to become female. Eunuchs are split into two. The Eunuch who wishes to maintain some or all of his sexuality would most likely use Testosterone. He would be as normal as any adult male in appearance and feeling, and subject to all male ills associated with this hormone. He may also choose to use estrogen. Again, there are few negatives to estrogen. This would stop most health problems associated with no HRT.

Finally – No HRT

Pros: If you choose not to take HRT, you will develop to varying degrees (depending on age of castration) certain features. Your skin will become softer, the hair as well. You will develop the “eunuch calm”, an indescribable feeling of peace and calm.

Cons: You may gain weight (10 to 50 pounds depending upon your metabolism). You will also be at a greater risk for osteoporosis and should take regular calcium supplements for life (1,500 mg per day).

This page is presented to give some information and get people thinking. I personally advocate no HRT (but that is just my opinion for me). For more information, contact your family doctor.

[Blaise (imported)]

again, I thank you for excellent information. One side-effect for me with testosterone has been (it may or may not be the HRT) swelling. That swelling apparently caused shortness of breath. I take a diuretic to compensate for this effect. I also have twice a year prostate examinations with biopsy if the urologist notes any changes. I like the effects of testosterone, but I also enjoy living.

[Blaise (imported)]

swelling from HRT. Thanks.

[Riverwind (imported)]

I joined a gym and do a good workout 3 times a week, I am burning off the fat and putting on muscle. My weight is the same but I am already starting to see the difference. My Testosterone count is zero.

River

[plezherus (imported)]

again, I thank you for excellent information. One side-effect for me with testosterone has been (it may or may not be the HRT) swelling. That swelling apparently caused shortness of breath. I take a diuretic to compensate for this effect. :

Old Softee

You may want to check if your swelling and SOB (shortness of breath) are cardiac. Perhaps it is just an age related response to the extra fluid on board.

plezherus