Title: Orchiectomy AKA Castration for Transgender Women
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Content: If only one testicle is found to be cancerous then only that one is removed. Even if both testicles are removed, male sexual function can be restored and maintained through the use of testosterone injections or patches. However without testicles there is no production of sperm and so the person will be infertile. Some men seek this procedure in order to remove what they consider uncomfortable, uncontrollable or dysfunctional sexual urges. Others may seek it in order to fulfill a fetish or fantasy. The most common reason for control of sexuality is as part of rehabilitation for sex offenders. There are also eunuchs, which get castrated for religious or alternative gender identities. The Different Types of Orchiectomies: Simple Orchiectomy: A simple orchiectomy is one in which the incision is made down the center of the scrotum.