Eunuchs and their urological problems
Department of Pharmacology, Vidyabharti College of Pharmacy. Amravati, Maharashtra – 444602, India.
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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 13(02), 319–321.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.13.2.0102
Publication history:
Received on 07January 2023; revised on 15 February 2023; accepted on 17 February 2023
Abstract:
Eunuchs are biological males who have undergone voluntary castration. Eunuchs in India, are commonly known as ‘Hijras’ and are under-represented. The thoughts of pursuing voluntary castration arise from a variety of reasons such as to reduce libido, correct a perception of their dysmorphic (part of the body is a different shape from normal) genitalia, or fulfill a sexual fantasy. Eunuchs suffer from urinary retention as a side effect of castration. Castration causes urethral stenosis (physical narrowing of the urethral channel), which ultimately led to the development of various urological problems in eunuchs, such as urinary dribbling or retention, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, and bladder stones.
Keywords:
Eunuch; Urinary retention; Urinary stenosis; Urinary Tract Infection; Castration
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