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Originally Posted by tumblnstar im glad to know that there is someone else who thinks similiar to the way i do... im not against other people making the decision to do it.. its just not for me and the way that my family takes responsibility for their health. i believe that its a decision that you have to make based on your beliefs and you and your dog's needs. if it makes you more comfortable to neuter..go for it... but i dont think that it should be an issue to where everyone thinks every dog should have it done thats not being bred. and i quite aware of all the research that says to do it... but there is also research to prove that it's harmful as well. just think about what would happen to your body and it's chemistry if we removed your testicles? |
Here are the medical consequences of removing human testicles:
A subject of castration who is castrated before the onset of puberty will retain a high voice, slight build and small genitals. The person may not develop pubic hair and will have a small sex drive or none at all. Castrations after the onset of puberty will typically reduce the sex drive considerably or eliminate it altogether. The voice does not change. Some castrates report mood changes, such as a more serene outlook on life. Body strength and muscle mass can decrease somewhat. Body hair sometimes may decrease. Castration prevents male pattern baldness.
Without Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), typical symptoms similar to those experienced by menopausal women include hot flashes, potential weight gain or redistribution of body fat to the hips/chest. Gynocomastia, or the development of breast tissue, may also occur sometimes.
None of these consequences are threatening. Women are "castrated" all the time through hysterectomy and HRT is not mandatory after a hysterectomy.