• Surgical castration is bilateral orchiectomy (excision of both testicles), while chemical castration uses pharmaceutical drugs to deactivate the testes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Either surgical removal of both testicles or chemical castration may be carried out in the case of prostate cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • Testosterone-depletion treatment (either surgical removal of both testicles or chemical castration) is used to slow down the cancer, greatly reduce sex drive or interest in those with sexual drives, obsessions, or behaviors, or any combination of those that may be considered deviant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Chemical Castration==== Chemical castration is a form of temporary castration caused by hormonal medication. (wikidoc.org)
  • In the case of chemical castration, ongoing regular injections of [[anti-androgen]]s are administered. (wikidoc.org)
  • Chemical castration seems to have a greater effect on bone density than physical castration. (wikidoc.org)
  • Two months after President Dmitry Medvedev called for the voluntary chemical castration of child molesters, a Just Russia deputy introduced a bill demanding mandatory chemical castration to the State Duma on Monday. (themoscowtimes.com)
  • He said 97 percent of convicts return to child molestation after serving their prison time, but only 3 percent commit new crimes in countries where chemical castration is used. (themoscowtimes.com)
  • Countries that implement chemical castration include Britain, France and the United States, where nine states, among them Florida and California, employ the procedure as punishment for serious sex offenses. (themoscowtimes.com)
  • Among the more famous victims of such treatment was computer scientist Alan Turing, who agreed to chemical castration in 1952 to avoid being jailed for being gay. (themoscowtimes.com)
  • The issue was addressed by Medvedev in May, when he also called for chemical castration of child molesters, but only as a voluntary measure. (themoscowtimes.com)
  • Mississippi banned genital mutilation surgeries and chemical castration drugs for children claiming to be "transgender. (breitbart.com)
  • She was however quick to emphasise that chemical castration might not be the answer to the problem in our society because rape is not a medical condition. (tut.ac.za)
  • According to her, chemical castration constitutes a violation of mental and bodily autonomy of the accused person. (tut.ac.za)
  • She added that rehabilitation methods, such as the length of incarceration of the perpetrators, should be explored rather than to opt for chemical castration as a solution to dealing with rape. (tut.ac.za)
  • When the criminal justice system has been strengthened, there will be less calls for extreme measures such as chemical castration as a means to curb rape. (tut.ac.za)
  • In conclusion, she said the effects of chemical castration are dire. (tut.ac.za)
  • Our justice system should be given a chance to deal with rape as a crime and not jump to chemical castration as an answer for dealing with rapists," he concluded. (tut.ac.za)
  • The study will enroll participants with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) previously treated with one prior androgen receptor axis-targeted therapy (ARAT). (uclahealth.org)
  • The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved niraparib and abiraterone acetate (Akeega, Janssen Pharmaceuticals) to treat BRCA -positive, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious disease, as determined by an FDA-approved test. (medscape.com)
  • About 10% - 15% of patients who develop metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer have BRCA gene alterations, and those patients are more likely to have aggressive disease, poor outcomes, and shorter survival. (medscape.com)
  • Biomarker-Directed Therapy in Black and White Men With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • In this cohort study of 962 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, mismatch repair deficiency or microsatellite instability-high was significantly more frequent in Black men than White men. (cdc.gov)
  • Genomic alterations in DNA damage response (DDR) genes are common in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). (cdc.gov)
  • Once-daily Oral VT-464 in Patients With Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Progressing on Enzalutamide or Abiraterone. (mayo.edu)
  • The goal of this clinical study is to determine the safety and efficacy of VT-464, a lyase-selective inhibitor of CYP17 and an androgen receptor antagonist, in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who have been previously treated with enzalutamide or abiraterone. (mayo.edu)
  • However, few studies have compared the diagnostic efficiency between 68 Ga-PSMA and 18 F-FDG PET/CT and evaluated whether a heterogeneous metabolic phenotype (especially 68 Ga-PSMA-negative [−], 18 F-FDG-positive [+] lesions) exists in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). (snmjournals.org)
  • Despite inhibition of serum androgens, many patients develop castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and the tumor continues to grow, requiring multidrug therapy. (snmjournals.org)
  • found that use of long-term ADT could reduce 68 Ga-PSMA uptake and the visibility of tumor lesions in castration-sensitive prostate cancer ( 8 , 9 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • Received 1 prior ARAT for metastatic or non-metastatic, castration-sensitive or castration-resistant prostate cancer. (uclahealth.org)
  • Even after castration, dogs may still serve as a source of infection because the bacteria can persist in the prostate and lymphoid tissues ( 13 , 14 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Today's topic is a new antiandrogen for the treatment of men with nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer . (medscape.com)
  • Castration is any action, surgical, chemical, or otherwise, by which a male loses use of the testicles: the male gonad. (wikipedia.org)
  • The term castration may also be sometimes used to refer to emasculation where both the testicles and the penis are removed together. (wikipedia.org)
  • He allegedly told deputies that he had previously performed castrations on animals and had removed one of his own testicles in 2012. (oxygen.com)
  • Neutering involves removal of the testicles of male dogs and cats and is called castration. (vcahospitals.com)
  • Castration is referred to as "neutering" because the reproductive organs (testicles) are removed. (speakingforspot.com)
  • In addition, castration removes both testicles, which removes the risk of any health issues directly associated with them such as testicular tumours. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • With our supporting research, pain relief options for lambs undergoing castration and/or tail docking are now available to producers in Australia and New Zealand. (www.csiro.au)
  • 2020. Electroencephalography can distinguish between pain and anaesthetic intervention in conscious lambs undergoing castration. (awionline.org)
  • Therefore, it's suggested that an earlier castration may reduce the stress, improve the animal welfare by reducing the castration-associated trauma and also the weaning associated stress. (thecattlesite.com)
  • 4-year-old) dogs (32%) were uncastrated, signaling a need to promote earlier castration. (avma.org)
  • Castration eliminates the risk of testicular cancer. (wikidoc.org)
  • and, as we learn more and more about the impacts of traditional canine neutering (castration), vasectomy surgery is becoming increasingly popular. (speakingforspot.com)
  • Performed by someone with significant experience, a vasectomy tends to be considered a relatively minor procedure. (speakingforspot.com)
  • Vasectomy or other surgical castration prior to initial screening. (who.int)
  • Orchiectomy may be performed as part of a more general sex reassignment surgery, either before or during other procedures. (wikipedia.org)
  • One to three days after being born, piglets on commercial farms undergo various routine processing procedures. (usda.gov)
  • Immature horses may be undetected until they are examined just prior to routine castration. (acvs.org)
  • Bland-Altman plot depicting agreement between B-mode and PWD ultrasonography in the number of peristaltic contractions observed in the duodenum during a 30-second period in nonsedated rabbits (10 healthy client-owned rabbits brought for routine physical examination and 11 brought for routine ovariohysterectomy or castration) and sedated rabbits (only the 11 rabbits brought for routine ovariohysterectomy or castration). (avma.org)
  • Castration reduces aggressive behaviour by male sheep, injuries when handling male sheep and unplanned breeding, allowing for improved health and welfare. (www.csiro.au)
  • 2022. The impact of clamp castration on the behaviour and body temperature of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) - Effects of local anesthesia and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. (awionline.org)
  • 2020. Effect of analgesic strategies on pain behaviour associated with combined ring castration and hot iron tail docking in Merino lambs. (awionline.org)
  • Dog castration can also help improve your dog's overall behaviour as it can help root out aggressive and protective behaviours that tend to be more common in male entire dogs. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • No previous research exists concerning pain-related behaviours during castration in reindeer. (awionline.org)
  • Although castration can help ease dominant and aggressive behaviours, it is important to remember that a dog can 'learn' that they are acceptable behaviours and actions. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • If undesirable behaviours are noted then castration at the onset of these behaviours may be beneficial except in the case of fear or anxiety related behaviours. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • Behavioural responses can rapidly become learnt behaviours and behavioural therapy is more likely to resolve these issues than just castration. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • Soon after birth, piglets undergo procedures that are a likely source of stress. (usda.gov)
  • Eight to ten litters of eight, 2-3 day-old piglets were assigned to each procedure. (usda.gov)
  • Within each litter 2 piglets were assigned to 1 of 4 possible procedures: the two alternative methods, a sham procedure, and a sham procedure plus blood sampling. (usda.gov)
  • Piglets were weighed before the procedure and at 24h, 48h, 1wk and 2wks afterwards. (usda.gov)
  • Since 1.1.2021, this principle also applies to the castration of piglets less than eight days old. (uni-muenchen.de)
  • The present paper presents results from the first part of the study, in which the nociceptive response of piglets to castration under isoflurane anesthesia was investigated. (uni-muenchen.de)
  • Effect of castration in adolescent and young adult males upon further changes in the proportion of bare and hairy scalp. (wikidoc.org)
  • In intact males, castration is performed to help reduce the risk of reoccurrence. (petplace.com)
  • Cutis verticis gyrata mainly occurs in males, after puberty, and it may disappear after castration. (medscape.com)
  • 2021. The clinical effect of xylazine premedication in water buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis) undergoing castration under general anaesthesia. (awionline.org)
  • After castration, calves start loosing weight and their average daily gain drops for a period. (thecattlesite.com)
  • Rubber banding may be, if done appropriately less stressful and safer for young calves particularly because surgical castration is often associated with severe complications such as infections and hemorrhages. (thecattlesite.com)
  • Epidural anesthesia is used for abdominal surgeries or procedures that require manipulation of perianal or external reproductive and urinary organs. (asra.com)
  • All of these procedures have come under scrutiny from the animal welfare lobby as they inflict a degree of pain and distress. (usda.gov)
  • Research primates may undergo surgical procedures making effective pain management essential to ensure good animal welfare and unbiased scientific data. (awionline.org)
  • The investigation of whether local anesthesia provides sufficient analgesia for this procedure and fulfills the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act is the aim of a comprehensive overall study consisting of several sections. (uni-muenchen.de)
  • These Regulations specify the procedures that are exempt from the Section 5 mutilation prohibition of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. (animallaw.info)
  • Lesions were scored on a 0 to 5 scale on ID, TD and CA pigs at 24h, 1 wk and 2wks post-procedure. (usda.gov)
  • Castration at birth or close to birth reduces drastically the weight loss and associated stress. (thecattlesite.com)
  • Medical consequences === A subject of castration who is castrated before the onset of [[puberty]] will retain a high voice, non-muscular build, and small genitals. (wikidoc.org)
  • Castrations after the onset of puberty will typically reduce the sex drive considerably or eliminate it altogether. (wikidoc.org)
  • The procedure has side effects, including breast enlargement and reduced bone density, which increases risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. (themoscowtimes.com)
  • Castration of normal male mice induces expansion of the bone marrow B cell population, an effect that can be reversed by androgen replacement. (jci.org)
  • Our research is helping the sheep sector manage the health and welfare of lambs at tail docking and castration time, known as 'marking', as well as other livestock management practices. (www.csiro.au)
  • Castration is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in livestock. (awionline.org)
  • In ancient times, castration often involved emasculation or the total removal of all the male genitalia. (wikipedia.org)
  • however, castration will not restore hair growth after hair has already been lost due to male pattern baldness. (wikidoc.org)
  • Following on from our article last month about bitch neutering, we take a look into some of the questions that we get asked about male dog castration. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • Male dogs will often stray and run off after bitches in oestrus, and if you do decide against castration you should always be prepared for any such contact. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • Castration in humans has been proposed, and sometimes used, as a method of birth control in certain poorer regions. (wikidoc.org)
  • Colombia's environmental officials have been trying to implement a combination of culling, castration, and relocation strategies in order to keep the hippo population from ballooning out of control. (worldatlas.com)
  • Read on to learn more about the different types of the orchiectomy procedure, how the procedure works, and how to take care of yourself after you've had the procedure done. (healthline.com)
  • There are several types of orchiectomy procedures depending on your condition or the goal that you're trying to reach by having this procedure done. (healthline.com)
  • He is a full go, per the surgeons, who noted that he developed an erection during a recent minor operative procedure that involved removing a urinary catheter. (thedailybeast.com)
  • Objective -To estimate the prevalence of surgical castration among dogs and cats evaluated at private US veterinary hospitals and to determine the influence of sex, age, breed, geographic location, and prepaid wellness plan enrollment on the likelihood of castration. (avma.org)
  • Procedures -Data on putative risk factors for CKD were extracted for multivariate logistic regression analysis from the medical records of cats brought to 755 primary care veterinary hospitals. (avma.org)
  • E) review policies and procedures in veterinary medicine that reflect various local, state, and federal laws. (tx.us)
  • We've delved into a number of veterinary resources and taken a look at the science behind the procedure that will help you decide when and why you should have your dog castrated. (knutsfordvetsurgery.co.uk)
  • The Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures Act bans drugs and procedures to "transition" children, as well as prevents state Medicaid funds from paying for them. (breitbart.com)
  • Touchscreen-based procedures are increasingly used in experimental animal research. (bvsalud.org)
  • Surgical castration in animals is often called neutering. (wikipedia.org)
  • The equivalent of castration for female animals is spaying. (wikipedia.org)
  • Castration of animals is intended to favor a desired development of the animal or of its habits, as an anaphrodisiac or to prevent overpopulation. (wikipedia.org)
  • A Florida man was arrested after allegedly performing a botched castration on a man he'd met on a dark web fetish website for eunuchs. (oxygen.com)
  • Over recent years, alternative methods have been developed to reduce the impact of the procedure on the piglet. (usda.gov)
  • 2021. Three studies evaluating the potential for lidocaine, bupivacaine or procaine to reduce pain-related behaviors following ring castration and/or tail docking in lambs. (awionline.org)
  • Procedures were video-taped and analyzed to evaluate the time taken to perform the procedure and the number of squeals, grunts and escape attempts. (usda.gov)
  • The procedure takes about one to two hours to perform in most cases, including the needed time for preparation and anesthesia. (petplace.com)
  • Both procedures are performed under general anesthesia and both involve a surgical incision. (vcahospitals.com)
  • Following femoral and sciatic blockade, surgical procedures of the knee and distal pelvic limb have been reported under sedation rather than general anesthesia in dogs. (asra.com)
  • As in a human patient, the procedure requires general anesthesia to induce complete unconsciousness, immobility, and relaxation. (petplace.com)
  • Procedures -Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to compare prevalence among subpopulations for each species. (avma.org)
  • Procedures include: ear tagging for identification and castration for control of reproduction, for certain species. (animallaw.info)
  • This study investigated the relative impact of alternative methods, when only one procedure was applied to each piglet. (usda.gov)
  • All methods of castration are associated with a significant degree of pain, affecting the patients' welfare. (awionline.org)
  • Despite that, activist doctors, the American medical establishment, and leftist politicians have been pushing hard to force such drugs and procedures on children. (breitbart.com)
  • He has also previously performed another similarly botched procedure on a man in a motel room who later went to a hospital for proper treatment, but charges were never filed charges and the situation was not reported, authorities said. (oxygen.com)
  • Any underlying medical or psychiatric condition impairing participant's ability to receive, tolerate, or comply with the planned treatment or study procedures. (uclahealth.org)
  • The bad news is that it will require castration. (basicjokes.com)
  • In some cases, the procedure can take longer and may require the expertise of a board certified surgeon. (petplace.com)
  • Indeed, ear notching evoked piglet squeals that were nearly as intense as those associated with castration, which is known to be a considerable source of pain. (usda.gov)
  • No procedure involving pain may be performed on vertebrates without anesthesia (TierSchG § 5). (uni-muenchen.de)
  • Locoregional anesthesia for procedures involving the thorax, mammary chain, or abdomen can provide significant pain relief. (asra.com)
  • Of course the pain of the procedure as well the fact that it is a literal castration seems like a pretty scary thought, one that might dissuade many from moving forward. (thedailybeast.com)