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Chapter 12 - Anti-androgens in Forensic Psychiatric Settings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 October 2021

By
Mary Davoren
Edited by
Anne M. Doherty ,
Aoife M. Egan  and
Sean Dinneen
Anne M. Doherty
Affiliation:
University College Dublin
Aoife M. Egan
Affiliation:
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA
Sean Dinneen
Affiliation:
School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway
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Summary

The assessment and treatment of paraphilias and sex offenders are highly complex. The limited evidence base for treatment extends to both psychological and talking therapy interventions, as well as biological and medication-based interventions. Biological interventions and medical management of sexual offending are particularly challenging areas. Evidence is at the emerging stage only in this area, and Cochrane reviews have advised that further research is required. Nonetheless, given the serious outcomes of potential risks to the patient, such as prolonged stays in secure settings, and to the public in the event of recidivism, medication can be considered in the highest-risk groups. Such treatment regimens require careful assessment, consideration and ongoing management. Consent and motivation for treatment in the individual patient are key to the success or failure of an intervention with such anti-libidinal medications, as the patient will need to voluntarily comply with this treatment in the community in the medium or long term. Patients who find their intrusive sexual thoughts ego-dystonic are probably the most suitable candidates for consideration for such treatment. It is therefore appropriate that such treatments are offered to the highest-risk offenders only.

Keywords

endocrinologyandrogen antagonistsforensic psychiatrysex offensesmental disorders
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Mental Health, Diabetes and Endocrinology , pp. 127 - 136
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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