chemical castration

the administration of chemicals (e.g., estrogens or antiandrogens) that block the effects of androgens and inhibit testicular production to manage advanced prostate cancer or, more controversially, to reduce sexual drive in sex offenders. Research has shown that a minority of sex offenders will offend again after chemical castration, indicating that sex drive is not the only cause of sexual offenses.

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November 20th 2024

Prolixin

n. a trade name for fluphenazine.