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Definition of Androgen ablation
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Androgen ablation: Treatment designed to suppress or block the production of male hormones. Androgen suppression can be achieved by surgical removal of the testicles, by taking female sex hormones, or by taking other drugs called antiandrogens. Also called androgen suppression.