: Common in livestock, this involves using tools like an elastrator (rubber rings) or a Burdizzo clamp to cut off blood flow to the testicles, causing them to eventually atrophy and drop off. Applications and Uses
Castration serves various purposes across history and modern medicine: castration
: This method uses pharmaceutical drugs (such as GnRH analogues) to suppress hormone production. Unlike surgical methods, chemical castration is typically reversible if the medication is stopped. : Common in livestock, this involves using tools
: Known as a bilateral orchiectomy, this involves the physical removal of both testicles. It is permanent and often used for medical treatment or animal management. : Known as a bilateral orchiectomy, this involves
Castration is the medical or surgical removal or deactivation of the gonads—most commonly the testicles in males—resulting in sterilization and a significant reduction in sex hormone production. Methods of Castration
: Historically, it was used to create eunuchs or "castrati" singers. In modern times, some jurisdictions use chemical castration as a treatment or punishment for sex offenders to reduce recidivism. Effects and Side Effects