That's a major issue there. It took a lot of talking to a lot of doctors who were "less than sympathetic"; but I hope that will eventually change as more people become aware that there are a lot of people who choose to take back control of their lives. It's good to know that Kimmel is carrying on the work, despite the general attitudes of the medical community.

I do think you're on the right track, though, by trying the chemical route first. I wouldn't hesitate to have mine removed if I had it to do over again, but I think that for a step as permanent as this, it's best to "try it before you buy it".

Don't be afraid to tell your doctors what you want, and how you feel about it. If they react with concern, that's fine. That's a sign of a good doctor. If they react with an unreasonable attitude, then get another doctor; you don't want someone taking care of your body (for castration or otherwise) who won't be sympathetic and listen to your point of views. Sometimes they get so caught up in the "medical community's standards" that they forget the most important issue; the health, happiness and welfare of the patient. There are, however, doctors out there who will listen; you just have to find them.

MarriedUnik

Happily Married to an Angel

Castrated October 19th, 2001

In Reynosa, Mexico

CAST i was wrong the post that reads thinking of anti androgens is about info on several drugs. If you want to check out the past articles on the archive go down to the botten of the general castration disscussion board.At the bottem right hand corner you will see the last 30 days if you hit this box you can go back two years of articles. Thair is all the info you will probley need in all thies articles.I have been reading thies posts for probley two years and this is where i found my info .I have orderded wy provera from www.anagen.net and i did not need a doctors prescription. CAST if i had it to do all over again i would have goon to my doctor first becaus after i explained the problem i was having with my sex addiction he was very willing to help me .I hope this info helps you try to find thoes past articles thair worth thair waight in gold may god bless you.

:p Thanks for the feed back I have been able to access the sight sag111 talked about. I have more questions...

I noticed the provera is injectble or tablet...is one better than the other? I too will go the provera route as it will work with my finances better for now.

Once the chemical castraion begins what should one expect to happen...Does it really produce the full effect???

Cast

You want the injectable version. The oral Provera is for daily birth control. Depo-Provera is a suspension that is taken once every 3 months for birth control. Many men take it once a month for libido control.

CAST what i have found with injections once a month is the lack of intrest in sex. My wife and i can still have sex if we want but i dont care for it anymore. Same goes for masterbation i just dont care anymore.When my doctor masured my testosterone it was 126 the avrage male is 300 to 1000 so as you can see it lowers it quite a bit. The avrage woman is 40 to 80 so it is not to mutch diffrent than a woman.You could probley take a shot every three weeks if you felt that is what you needed but you should get a blood test from your doctor if you can. good luck

Curiousity is killing the cat...For all those that have had bad burdizzo expriences...what size of burdizzo did you use?

I have a burdizzo tool 16" and if I can find someone to close the handles, I want to be neutered that way. I do not want my ball sack cut off.

Steve//

stevesd, as you know reading through this posting that a burdizzo is very risky. I have learned through reading various material that a 19 inch is the only thing that will do the job. To date I have not found anyone not successful using the 19'. Anyway, bottom line, I have no way of knowing for sure.

email me and I'll share what I have found out about the burdizzo to this point.

burdizzo, first time I've heard of that.

I think I would opt for surgery, I get the impression the burdizzo doesn't obviously REMOVE anything, just stops functionality...

A count of 30 per testis was what the docs at Wayne State found successful. You can search for the link in the archives.

I have considered the burdizzo seriously and rejected it on the following grounds:

1. Too many conflicting reports about timing and number of clampings.

2. Possibility of gangrene or necrosis.

However, the doctors at WSU found it worthwhile enough to recommend it. It's really your call if you want to use it. Given a choice between burdizzo and self-castration or a choice of methods when dealing with a relatively inexperienced cutter, an adventurous doctor, or a helping friend, I favor a burdizzo because operating it seems more tolerant to mistakes than surgical extraction or banding.

awen