TY - JOUR
T1 - Treatment of sex offenders with antiandrogenic medication
T2 - Conceptualization, review of treatment modalities, and preliminary findings
AU - Berlin, F. S.
AU - Meinecke, C. F.
PY - 1981/1/1
Y1 - 1981/1/1
N2 - Sexual deviation disorders, or paraphilias, are diagnosable psychiatric syndromes manifested by 1) recurrent fantasies about deviant sex, 2) intense associated cravings, and 3) stereotypic behavioral responses. Pedophiles seek out children in response to their erotic thoughts and urges, whereas exhibitionists expose themselves. Paraphiliac syndromes ordinarily follow a chronic course and may be associated with biological pathology, but etiological factors are poorly understood. Treatment becomes a consideration when the well-being or rights of others are compromised. Proposed treatments have included psychotherapy, behavior therapy, surgery, and medication. Medroxyprogesterone acetate, which reduces testosterone, may diminish sexual preoccupation and urges, making self-control easier.
AB - Sexual deviation disorders, or paraphilias, are diagnosable psychiatric syndromes manifested by 1) recurrent fantasies about deviant sex, 2) intense associated cravings, and 3) stereotypic behavioral responses. Pedophiles seek out children in response to their erotic thoughts and urges, whereas exhibitionists expose themselves. Paraphiliac syndromes ordinarily follow a chronic course and may be associated with biological pathology, but etiological factors are poorly understood. Treatment becomes a consideration when the well-being or rights of others are compromised. Proposed treatments have included psychotherapy, behavior therapy, surgery, and medication. Medroxyprogesterone acetate, which reduces testosterone, may diminish sexual preoccupation and urges, making self-control easier.
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U2 - 10.1176/ajp.138.5.601
DO - 10.1176/ajp.138.5.601
M3 - Article
C2 - 6453535
AN - SCOPUS:0019471438
SN - 0002-953X
VL - 138
SP - 601
EP - 607
JO - American Journal of Psychiatry
JF - American Journal of Psychiatry
IS - 5
ER -