The following features are indicative of Retrograde ejaculation:
orgasms in which very little or no semen is ejaculated out of penis (dry orgasms)
urine that is cloudy after orgasm because it contains semen
inability to get a woman pregnant (male infertility)
It is possible that Retrograde ejaculation shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Retrograde ejaculation
The following are the most common causes of Retrograde ejaculation:
diabetes
some medicines, including drugs used to treat high blood pressure
some mood-altering drugs
surgery to treat prostate problems
surgery to treat urethra problems
autonomic nervous system dysfunction (dysautonomia)
transurethral resection of the prostate
Risk Factors for Retrograde ejaculation
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Retrograde ejaculation:
diabetes
multiple sclerosis
prostate surgery
bladder surgery
certain drugs for high blood pressure
mood disorder drugs
spinal cord injury
Prevention of Retrograde ejaculation
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Retrograde ejaculation. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
in case of diabetes, maintain good control of blood sugar
avoid drugs that can cause this problem
Occurrence of Retrograde ejaculation
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Retrograde ejaculation cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Retrograde ejaculation most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 50 years
Common Gender
Retrograde ejaculation most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Male
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Retrograde ejaculation
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Retrograde ejaculation:
Physical exam: It include an exam of penis, testicles and rectum
Urine test: Sample taken soon after ejaculation will show a large amount of sperm in the urine
Complications of Retrograde ejaculation if untreated
Yes, Retrograde ejaculation causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Retrograde ejaculation is left untreated:
male infertility
less pleasurable orgasm due to worries about absent ejaculate
Procedures for Treatment of Retrograde ejaculation
The following procedures are used to treat Retrograde ejaculation:
Assisted reproductive technique: To remove sperms from the bladder, processed in the laboratory and used to inseminate the female partner (intrauterine insemination)
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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