treatment of offenders: hormone treatment Flashcards

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what did Bradbury and Kaye say about hormone treatments for sexual deviancy?

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deviant behaviour comes from biological drives so by suppressing the sexual drive using hormonal agents, deviant behaviour will be reduced.

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what is an anti androgen?

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substances that inhibit the production, activity or effects of a male sex hormone

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what is testosterone?

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a hormone found primarily in men which plays a key role in male reproductive tissue development

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why is testosterone important?

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maintains muscle strength and bone density

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describe the benefits of anti androgenic pharmacotherapy

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  • decreases deviant and non deviant sexual urges by lowering testosterone levels
  • less invasive than surgical castration
  • effects can be reversed through withdrawal
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what is cyproterone acetate (CPA)

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a drug usually prescribed to women with hormonal imbalances
- administered orally or by injection

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how does CPA work as anti androgenic?

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reduces sexual drive and deviant fantasies in 1-3 weeks
- as effective as castration in reducing recidivism

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what is medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)?

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a female hormone which decreases testosterone functioning

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how do MPAs reduce testosterone functioning?

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breaks down and eliminates testosterone and inhibits the production of lutenising hormones which prevents testosterone production

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how is MPA administered?

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injection of 300-400mg intramuscularly every 7-10 days

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what are the findings of MPA?

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decreased frequency in erotic fantasy, erections and ejaculation, some stopped paraphilic behaviour altogether

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