Osteoporosis

[Kangan (imported)]

One of the undesired side effects of castration is osteoporosis. It sounds nasty, I'd like to find out what all you eunuchs have experienced so far. Please tell me if you have it, (a) what your age is, (b) how long you have had bone loss and the severity, and (c) how long have you been a eunuch.

Thanks!

[inness (imported)]

I am suffering from (Pre)osteoporosis "Osteopenie". I am aged42 and I am not castrated, but I always had a low level of total testosterone.

(it is amazing, but I have a high level of free/bioavailable testosterone).

[strassenbahn (imported)]

Some men such as myself who have NOT been castrated (I live out my eunuch impulses in the world of fantasy) still suffer from osteopenia, presumably for hereditary reasons (my mother had severe osteoporosis). The only thing to do for it is to exercise and take a medication such as Fosamax, just like post menopausal women do. To be frank, it's kind of a bummer to share with women this major downside associated with femininity without having enjoyed any of the many pleasures womanhood offers, but that's life.

[bobbie (imported)]

I have osteoporosis already. Was on the chemical drugs for just over 2 years and that was enough time for me. Had a bone scan done to verify. I am 55 now. I take no male or female hormones. I do take a little pill fosamax once a week to stabilize osteoporosis. So it is about $84 a month for the rest of my life.

Knowing that had osteoporosis did not stop me in my election to be castrated. I was castrated July 27, 2005

[kristoff]

Osteoporosis knows no sexual or gender boundaries. It is often found among men, just like women. It is only now beginning to be more widely recognized by the medical establishment as an issue among men, especially as they age. All castrates, with or without HRT, should be diligent about this - even with HRT, you are still at a higher risk.

[bobbie (imported)]

I have osteoporosis already. Was on the chemical drugs for just over 2 years and that was enough time for me. Had a bone scan done to verify. I am 55 now. I take no male or female hormones. I do take a little pill fosamax once a week to stabilize osteoporosis. So it is about $84 a month for the rest of my life.

Knowing that had osteoporosis did not stop me in my election to be castrated. I was castrated July 27, 2005

I should also note that I was taking a multi - vitamins long before I started on chemical castration. Once I was on the chemical castration I would also take at least 1200 mg of calcium and vitamin D a day.

[Kangan (imported)]

Some men such as myself who have NOT been castrated (I live out my eunuch impulses in the world of fantasy) still suffer from osteopenia, presumably for hereditary reasons (my mother had severe osteoporosis). The only thing to do for it is to exercise and take a medication such as Fosamax, just like post menopausal women do. To be frank, it's kind of a bummer to share with women this major downside associated with femininity without having enjoyed any of the many pleasures womanhood offers, but that's life.

Ut oh! My mother has Paget's disease (severe bone loss). I hope it isn't hereditary. I am 64 and have never broken a bone (yet). Perhaps a bone scan is a good idea anyway. My mother, aged 92, just fell (again) and fractured her pelvis in multiple places. She is on Fosamax and all sorts of other drugs, but they clearly aren't helping.

[strassenbahn (imported)]

Ut oh! My mother has Paget's disease (severe bone loss). I hope it isn't hereditary. I am 64 and have never broken a bone (yet). Perhaps a bone scan is a good idea anyway. My mother, aged 92, just fell (again) and fractured her pelvis in multiple places. She is on Fosamax and all sorts of other drugs, but they clearly aren't helping.

I'm no doctor or expert on the subject but I know that it was thanks to a bone scan that I discovered my osteopenia, a discovery that enabled me to start a preventive regime of Fosamax, vitamin D and calcium supplements and exercise before things got worse, so I think given the possible hereditary angle involving your mother a scan would be an outstanding investment in your health. Even if the result was negative and showed you had normal bone density, the peace of mind you would have purchased would be well worth the price.

[Uncle Flo (imported)]

I was without testosterone for years and a recent test showed that my bone density is good for someone of my age. Yet, I wouldn't have known that without the test. In short, if you have any doubts get yourself tested. --FLO--

[Kangan (imported)]

Thanks for your excellent suggestions, guys(?)...uh...eunuchs...uh...whatever.

A test is definitely in order. I need a full physical anyway.