treatment of offenders: hormone treatment Flashcards
what did Bradbury and Kaye say about hormone treatments for sexual deviancy?
deviant behaviour comes from biological drives so by suppressing the sexual drive using hormonal agents, deviant behaviour will be reduced.
what is an anti androgen?
substances that inhibit the production, activity or effects of a male sex hormone
what is testosterone?
a hormone found primarily in men which plays a key role in male reproductive tissue development
why is testosterone important?
maintains muscle strength and bone density
describe the benefits of anti androgenic pharmacotherapy
- decreases deviant and non deviant sexual urges by lowering testosterone levels
- less invasive than surgical castration
- effects can be reversed through withdrawal
what is cyproterone acetate (CPA)
a drug usually prescribed to women with hormonal imbalances
- administered orally or by injection
how does CPA work as anti androgenic?
reduces sexual drive and deviant fantasies in 1-3 weeks
- as effective as castration in reducing recidivism
what is medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)?
a female hormone which decreases testosterone functioning
how do MPAs reduce testosterone functioning?
breaks down and eliminates testosterone and inhibits the production of lutenising hormones which prevents testosterone production
how is MPA administered?
injection of 300-400mg intramuscularly every 7-10 days
what are the findings of MPA?
decreased frequency in erotic fantasy, erections and ejaculation, some stopped paraphilic behaviour altogether
