One year as a eunuch
Posted: Tue May 14, 2002 9:50 am
Yes, it has been one year. I was castrated by Dr. Spector on 14 May 2001 (and had the scrotum removed by Dr. Kimmel on 18 January 2002). So what changes have I undergone in the last year? Let me use the format that Sherry used on her excellent web page at
http://www.geocities.com/sherrylanina/C ... fects.html
1) Decreased libido. In my case, now zero libido. Of course, I was age 56 at castration and very unlikely to retain any after the operation. So, as expected and quite acceptable.
2) Infertility. Well, Duh.
3) Feeling calm. As Dr. Spector stated on his older web site In either case of TS or eunuch, a deep calm serenity develops which, from then on, makes life far more worthwhile.
4) Post surgery depression? Not here.
5) Hot Flashes! Well, yes, and this is one of the biggest disadvantages of castration. Not much you can do but wait it out, keep saying This Too Shall Pass, and just deal with it. I always carry a large, plain, wooden fan and use it as required. I also joined alt.support.menopause for help and advice.
6) Loss of physical strength. Just about every eunuch will sooner or later look in the mirror and notice how his shoulders have gotten narrower and how he lacks muscle definition. Aside from a vigorous and extensive exercise program, you just have to accept this. With loss of testosterone, muscle turns into fat.
7) Decreased energy. This has also happened, and is also acceptable.
8) Weight gain. It has been stated that the average eunuch will gain 10-50 pounds after castration. In my case I went from 186 to 196 pounds in the first four months after castration, then my diet and exercise program started working and I am down to 182 and hope to go down some more.
9) Body hair. It has thinned out, grows slower, and grows smoother. No big deal one way or the other.
10) Physical appearance. Aside from the narrow shoulders and loss of muscle definition, I can see how the fat has gone to hips and thighs rather then around the waistline. My skin is becoming softer and smoother as a thin layer of fat is deposited under it.
11) Head hair. My bald spot has stopped expanding, but no new hair has grown in to replace the bare areas. No big deal one way or the other.
12) Voice. Despite all the urban legends, the voice will NOT change after castration. So there.
13) Shrinking genitals. I suppose the penis has shrunk a bit now that I no longer have night time erections. No big deal.
14) Mental effects. Nothing to report here except The Eunuch Calm. I like it.
15) Health risks. Well, yes, and osteoporosis is probably the #1 health risk of being hypogonadal. My physician has me taking whatever tests are needed and encourages my diet and exercise program. An ongoing medical program is essential for those who choose to live as eunuchs.
Any questions?
http://www.geocities.com/sherrylanina/C ... fects.html
1) Decreased libido. In my case, now zero libido. Of course, I was age 56 at castration and very unlikely to retain any after the operation. So, as expected and quite acceptable.
2) Infertility. Well, Duh.
3) Feeling calm. As Dr. Spector stated on his older web site In either case of TS or eunuch, a deep calm serenity develops which, from then on, makes life far more worthwhile.
4) Post surgery depression? Not here.
5) Hot Flashes! Well, yes, and this is one of the biggest disadvantages of castration. Not much you can do but wait it out, keep saying This Too Shall Pass, and just deal with it. I always carry a large, plain, wooden fan and use it as required. I also joined alt.support.menopause for help and advice.
6) Loss of physical strength. Just about every eunuch will sooner or later look in the mirror and notice how his shoulders have gotten narrower and how he lacks muscle definition. Aside from a vigorous and extensive exercise program, you just have to accept this. With loss of testosterone, muscle turns into fat.
7) Decreased energy. This has also happened, and is also acceptable.
8) Weight gain. It has been stated that the average eunuch will gain 10-50 pounds after castration. In my case I went from 186 to 196 pounds in the first four months after castration, then my diet and exercise program started working and I am down to 182 and hope to go down some more.
9) Body hair. It has thinned out, grows slower, and grows smoother. No big deal one way or the other.
10) Physical appearance. Aside from the narrow shoulders and loss of muscle definition, I can see how the fat has gone to hips and thighs rather then around the waistline. My skin is becoming softer and smoother as a thin layer of fat is deposited under it.
11) Head hair. My bald spot has stopped expanding, but no new hair has grown in to replace the bare areas. No big deal one way or the other.
12) Voice. Despite all the urban legends, the voice will NOT change after castration. So there.
13) Shrinking genitals. I suppose the penis has shrunk a bit now that I no longer have night time erections. No big deal.
14) Mental effects. Nothing to report here except The Eunuch Calm. I like it.
15) Health risks. Well, yes, and osteoporosis is probably the #1 health risk of being hypogonadal. My physician has me taking whatever tests are needed and encourages my diet and exercise program. An ongoing medical program is essential for those who choose to live as eunuchs.
Any questions?
