n Orchiectomy
- Remove the testicles
- Main source of male hormones
n Luteinizing hormone-releasing
hormone (LH-RH) agonists
- Prevent the testicles from producing
testosterone
n Antiandrogens
- Blocks the action of androgens
n Other
- Prevent the adrenal glands from making
androgens
n Effects of treatment
- Body no longer gets testosterone
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