When I stopped taking Depo-Provera the following happened to me:

Beleza (imported) wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:26 am -The semen after an orgasm came back. It was liquid more than white semen then it slowly returned to normal semen.

Same here.

-The morning erections returned.Yup.

Beleza (imported) wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:26 am -My testicles, which I thought had shrunk proved they had by getting larger again. One actually was larger than the other for a while.

I don't think mine had a chance. I quickly went back on.

-My libido returned. Same here.

Beleza (imported) wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2004 5:26 am -I'd read the board and would get erections again. (unlike when I was on androcur and I'd read it to read)

Don't you hate that?

Good Morning Mad,

Thanks for explaining the things that happen when you stop taking Depo.

I think people knowing the same physical changes happen on Androcur, after you stop taking it, happen with Depo too is probably important.

How long did you stop?

Yes, I TOTALLY hated coming back and reading the forum and having erections (after I'd stopped taking Androcur). lol... something just happened when I typed that last sentence that's kind of funny. The thought sent signals down "there" to get aroused. There was no answer though.

How long were you off Depo before you started again? What made you decide to stay testosterone free (or as close to it as chemical castration allows you to be)?

See ya!

Beleza (imported) wrote: Fri Jul 23, 2004 4:07 am Thanks for explaining the things that happen when you stop taking Depo.

I think people knowing the same physical changes happen on Androcur, after you stop taking it, happen with Depo too is probably important.

How long did you stop?For 2 months

Yes, I TOTALLY hated coming back and reading the forum and having erections (after I'd stopped taking Androcur). lol... something just happened when I typed that last sentence that's kind of funny. The thought sent signals down "there" to get aroused. There was no answer though.

How long were you off Depo before you started again? What made you decide to stay testosterone free (or as close to it as chemical castration allows you to be)?

I quit because I was hoping the effects were permanent. They were not, unfortunately

Hi there,

I thought I'd give an update. It's coming up on my second month. I'm now taking 50mg a day of Androcur.

I don't have erections anymore, unless I work at it.

My skin is super soft. I love that!!

I don't really feel any major angst. Now that could be because I'm doing that with my mind, but I think it's more because of the reduction of testosterone. I do get upset and stuff, don't get me wrong, but I don't feel a competitive thingy within me anymore.

I had sex with my wife last weekend and it was very cool. It was more sensual. Thank gawd she likes foreplay! I ejaculate a drop "maybe" if I try to pleasure myself. The desire to climax is really not there. I didn't have an orgasm, but even when I wasn't taking Androcur I usually don't climax. I've noticed changes in the way I process sensual thoughts and feelings. For instance, I was walking down a sidewalk and the wind going over my skin, around my neck or across my face was very erotic. I had to take my temperature and say to myself, "Are you losing it?"

I did start off taking 100-150mgs and slowly went down to 50mg.

The mind is so funny. I feel my testicles and I know they are smaller, but I keep thinking (like the first time I took Androcur) "Well, maybe they aren't" But they are.

My weight distribution in my hips has changed VERY mildly, but my wife and I noticed a definite difference. I have lost about 5lbs more, which I kind of did on purpose. I'd done so much reading on the forum, that I'd seen weight gain be a part of the lessening of testosterone in the body. So I actively began watching my diet. I'm down to 199.

I think that's about it, other than I'm starting to ponder the idea of surgery or not. If I'm going to need to take testosterone the rest of my life, then why would I get rid of my natural testosterone makers? The dosage I'm taking is relatively low and so I think with regular check ups at the doctor I may keep them. Not sure though.

Thanks for this forum. It's truly wonderful.

Riverwind (imported) wrote: Thu Jul 22, 2004 6:53 am Sorry, I should have jumped in sooner, I took androcur for a year before being castrated and I have no regrets. After I was castrated I told my ex-wife and my kids. The whole family knows, no secrets. The best part of all of this is the friends that I have made here, for the first time in my life I could talk to guys like me. Good luck with your quest, having a loving wife to stand with you is fantastic.

Remember we are here for you.

River

Thank you!!

I thought I had said thank you, but after reviewing the thread I see I didn't. Sorry about that.