Gender Re-assignment Surgery (GRS), or more accurately Sex Re-assignment Surgery (SRS), for male-to-female transsexual women is well covered on many Internet Websites and by other sources. Far less information is available about castration, technically know as an Orchiectomy. |
Bilateral Orchiectomy - Atlanta |
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Diminished libido (sexual desire) |
Erectile dysfunction |
Hot flashes similar to those experienced by women during menopause. They are characterized by a sudden spread of warmth to the face, neck, and upper torso, usually followed by profuse sweating. Their effects may be controlled with estrogen and other HRT. |
Weight gain of 10 to 15 pounds (4 to 7kg) is a common occurrence. |
Mood swings are common. |
Depression may occur. |
Fatigue, a feeling of extreme tiredness that may not be alleviated by rest or sleep. This is caused by decreased testosterone production and anemia, a deficiency of red blood cells in the bloodstream. |
Loss of muscle mass with decreased strength or weakness. |
The burdizo is a clamp like device (available at a veterinary or farm supply stores) which fits over the scrotum and when activated snaps together crushing the cords within the scrotum with little damage to the outside. After a few weeks the testes dry up. The technique is virtually blood free, but there is excruciating pain for a short time. |
Elastrators are elastic bands placed around the scrotum and just left there until it falls off, three to four weeks. The bands are very tight and have to be applied with a special tool. |