Talk:Chemical castration

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A punishment reserved for sex offenders where? --Oldak Quill 23:05, 27 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Is the same procedure used for female sexual offenders? Or is it more appropriate to simply pat them on the head and say 'run along' and 'write a book about your experiences' ?

Its not currently used as a punishment in Canada, but often as a voluntary treatment for male sex offenders, specifically pedophiles. Sexymurse 04:59, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
Depo-provera injections are given to females as a contraceptive, like an injectible form of the pill or the patch.

I think "chemical castration" is very strange term for this procedure. If I were heavily sedated, I wouldn't be able to walk, but I've never heard anyone call sedatives "chemical leg amputation". I can't figure out if this is some weird medical jargon (like calling a miscarriage a "spontaneous abortion") or a propaganda word made up by someone who doesn't (or does?) like it (like "female circumcision"). On the other hand, I can't think of a good name that is more accurate; "intentional drug-induced male sexual impotence" is sort of cumbersome. Will look around for other terms and consider a redirect. Boris B 02:28, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Castration: The act or an instance of making one incapable of reproducing sexually. JayW 17:03, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
Interesting. I wasn't aware of that def. Boris B 10:39, 7 August 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Prolactin

Have there been any attempts to use prolactin in addition or instead of the other treatments? Obviously there is the risk of causing lactation so I assume the dose would have to be low and might not be effective but it sounds like something which could help Nil Einne 16:06, 6 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Merge

Recomment merge of Compulsory castration in California into this article. I don't see the need for a separate article Bwithh 05:44, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

I'd have to disagree. Compulsory castration in California is about the law in California while this is about the procedure to sterilize men. Granted it needs plenty of expansion so that it doesn't look like a pointless fork. ★MESSEDROCKER★ 05:12, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
See Chemical_castration#Chemical_Castration_in_the_United_States. Are you going to create separate subarticles for each of the six states? Bwithh 05:21, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
Feel free to merge the two articles. ★MESSEDROCKER★ 05:30, 24 November 2006 (UTC)
I disagree with merging - but I can see re-arranging the material in the two articles under Chemical Castration (biology) and Chemical Castration (political policy) - the first article describing the chemicals and the effects; the second article the political applications and objections

[edit] tone

I removed the following material from the body of the article... I don't have an opinion on whether its true or not, but it needs to be presented properly. Herostratus 13:15, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

“ ermmm... not exactly.

"Tamoxifen is an anti-estrogen with weak esterogeinc properties. it Actually binds to and blocks esterogen receptors in the brain to stimulate relese of gonadotriphic hormones which in turn stimulate testoseterone production. what the hell did this guy write before me. Tamox. incresases testosterone and will make you even more horney. you should learn you pharmacology!

however depo-provera, a potent progestin, will decrese libido to such an extent and even cause depression and mild femminising effects.

THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY, Andrew Corrieri from MALTA. the pharmacy king!"

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[edit] Drug Dosage

I felt that the statement “Most men will receive 400mg to 500mg per week, equal to 2.5 ml in each buttock. In some cases, men given oral doses as high as 700 mg/day have still reported regular sexual arousal and fantasies” was unclear. Which drug is being refereed to here, Depot Provera, tamoxifen, the Herb chrysin, or something else? Although the statement tends to lean to Depot Provera, I don’t believe it is explicit enough. Since every drug has different dosage requirements, it is important to be clear on this subject. Since I am not a doctor I do not have the medical knowledge make this change. 69.247.112.220 06:08, 30 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Incorrect Citation

"Chemical castration also occurs as a natural consequence of hormone treatment for male-to-female transsexualism. However, unlike the treatment used on sex offenders, the hormones commonly used lead to permanent infertility.[1]"

Except this reference has nothing to do with infertility caused by MTF HRT. Perhaps this should go somewhere else? Nebarnix 20:53, 5 September 2007 (UTC)


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