chemical castration

chemical castration
A medical treatment using a hormonal drug to inhibit the function of a mans testes, intended to have the same effect on the sex drive as surgical castration. It is typically used on sex offenders as a punishment and/or preventative measure, or on people wishing to undergo male-to-female transsexualism.

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