47,XYY and 46,XY males with antisocial and/or sex-offending behavior: antiandrogen therapy plus counseling

Antiandrogen treatment for sexual disorders: Guidelines for establishing a standard of care

“…Most clinicians, however, advocate that antiandrogen therapy be used in conjunction with some form of psychotherapy (Langevin et al, 1979;Lothstein, 1995;McConaghy et al, 1988;Moffaert, 1976;Money, 1981Money, , 1987Money & Bennett, 1981;Money et al, 1975). While antiandrogen treatment provides a respite from sexual drive, only psychotherapy (in its broadest sense) can help integrate one's sexual needs and intimacy strivings effectively.…”

Use of medroxyprogesterone acetate in treatment of a deaf‐mute sex offender

“…Medroxyprogesterone acetate in combination with counseling has been reported to help sex offenders gain control of their maladaptive behavior (Barry & Ciccone, 1975;Berlin & Meinecke, 1981;Cordoba & Chapel, 1983;Gagne, 1981;Herrman & Beach, 1980;Money, 1970;Money et al, 1975;Money & Bennett, 1981). Medroxyprogesterone acetate is an antiandrogenic agent that can be administered intramuscularly to be gradually absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a decrease in the circulating levels of testosterone.…”

Sexually abusive behaviour in an adolescent boy with the 48,XXYY syndrome: a case study

“…Surveys of male prisoners and mentally abnormal offenders have also indicated elevated frequencies of XYY individuals (Casey et al, 1966;Jacobs et al, 1965;Money et al, 1975;Price et al, 1966), which appears to have an incidence in the general population of about 0.1 % (Jarvik, Klodin & Matsuyama, 1973). Jarvik et al (1973) suggested that the sex difference in crime reflected the masculine traits contributed by the Y chromosome, while possession of the extra Y chromosome exaggerated masculinity and highlighted the association between maleness and violence.…”