Testosterone
The testes produce the male hormone testosterone and therefore the body no longer produces this whether done by surgery or chemically
The testicles
Cancerous prostate removal, known as a prostatectomy, is not considered castration in the traditional sense. While it does involve the surgical removal of the prostate gland, which impacts hormone production, castration specifically refers to the removal or inactivation of the testes, leading to a significant decrease in testosterone levels. Prostatectomy can affect sexual function and hormone levels, but it does not involve the removal of the testes themselves. Thus, while both procedures can have similar effects on hormone levels, they are distinct in definition and implications.
Castration of a male does not directly cause a change in vocal cords or voice. Testosterone production in the body, which is affected by castration, is a factor in the development of vocal characteristics during puberty. However, after puberty, the vocal cords themselves do not change due to castration.
Used in romoving the ovaries of female
Castration, removal or destruction of the testes, has a drastic effect of endocrine functions, as the testes are major sites of hormone production. As a vasectomy leaves the testes in tact, there is no effect on the endocrine system. Both methods prevent reproduction.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, increases the reabsorption of water in the kidneys, reducing the amount of water lost in the urine. If ADH levels are low, more water will be lost in the urine, leading to increased urination and potential dehydration.
The male hormone testosterone is manufactured in the Testes. At puberty a boy's Testes begin to make testosterone as well as sperm. Castration is the name given to the removal of the Testes. It therefore follows that if a boy is castrated and his Testes are removed he will never be able to produce sperm or Testosterone and so will never actually experience puberty. In cases where an early puberty would limit growth, growth hormone can be administered as it will accelerate growth and to some extent suppress GnRH release in the hypothalamus.
Open castration is often referred to as "bloody castration" due to the surgical method it involves, which entails making incisions to remove the testes without closing the incisions afterward. This technique can lead to significant bleeding, as blood vessels are cut during the procedure and are not sutured. The name highlights the potential for visible blood loss and the more invasive nature of this approach compared to closed castration methods.
Castration Celebration was created in 2009.
The ISBN of Castration Celebration is 9780375851252.
Castration Celebration has 291 pages.