Can orchidectomy substitute ADT/HT?

[FMOH_N]

Specially when it comes to side effects, persons having other health issues, like someone who has severe coronary artery disease (CAD).

Side effetcs:

Hot flashes - Fatigue - Loss of libido - Weight gain - Gynecomastia - Osteoporosis and bone density loss - Mood changes and depression - Memory and cognitive changes - Anemia - Metabolic changes - Muscle loss - Cardiovascular risks, heart attacks and strokes.

[Tall_Allen]

Many of the side effects are from no testosterone, so that won't change. See my reply here:

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[Magnus1964]

Orchiectomy was my first treatment. Side effects are still there from lack of testosterone. I don't regret that decision. It postponed the use of ADT drugs. I Believe this gave me many years.