: Historically, it was used to create eunuchs or "castrati" singers. In modern times, some jurisdictions use chemical castration as a treatment or punishment for sex offenders to reduce recidivism. Effects and Side Effects
Castration serves various purposes across history and modern medicine: castration
Castration is the medical or surgical removal or deactivation of the gonads—most commonly the testicles in males—resulting in sterilization and a significant reduction in sex hormone production. Methods of Castration : Historically, it was used to create eunuchs