Urogenit Tract Infect.  2023 Dec;18(3):107-109. 10.14777/uti.2023.18.3.107.

A Case Report of Self-Inflicted Surgical Castration

• Yoo KH
• Chang SG

• KMID: 2550595
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14777/uti.2023.18.3.107

Abstract

Religious beliefs are a very significant part of one’s life. We report the case of a strongly religious man who sought to remove his testicles. After enlisting in the military, the man had a surgical castration performed on him while on vacation from military service. The procedure aimed to rid the man of his libido, which he saw as a hindrance to his religious life. After the removal of the testes, his serum testosterone was 0.25 ng/ml. The luteinizing hormone, 22.1 (1.7-8.6 mIU/ml), and follicle stimulating hormone, 53.5 (1.5-12.4 mIU/ml) were elevated. Testicular scans showed an absence of both testes. This appears to be an unfortunate situation caused by false religious beliefs and the reckless use of internet resources.

Keyword

Castration; Orchiectomy; Christianity; Eunuchism; Military personnel