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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Retrograde ejaculation | |||
| image = [[File:Retrograde_ejaculation_en.svg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Diagram showing the mechanism of retrograde ejaculation | |||
| field = [[Urology]] | |||
| synonyms = Dry orgasm | |||
| symptoms = Little or no [[semen]] during [[orgasm]] | |||
| complications = [[Infertility]] | |||
| onset = Can occur at any age | |||
| duration = Long-term or permanent | |||
| causes = [[Diabetes mellitus]], [[surgery]] (e.g., [[prostatectomy]]), [[medications]] | |||
| risks = [[Diabetes]], [[spinal cord injury]], [[surgery]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Urinalysis]] after ejaculation | |||
| differential = [[Anorgasmia]], [[ejaculatory duct obstruction]] | |||
| prevention = Managing underlying conditions | |||
| treatment = [[Medications]] (e.g., [[pseudoephedrine]]), [[surgery]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on cause | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Retrograde ejaculation''' is a medical condition where, during [[orgasm]], semen enters the [[bladder]] instead of exiting through the [[penis]]. This condition is usually harmless, but can lead to male [[infertility]]. | '''Retrograde ejaculation''' is a medical condition where, during [[orgasm]], semen enters the [[bladder]] instead of exiting through the [[penis]]. This condition is usually harmless, but can lead to male [[infertility]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Retrograde ejaculation can be caused by various factors, including: | Retrograde ejaculation can be caused by various factors, including: | ||
* [[Diabetes]], especially in cases where the disease has been present for a long time | * [[Diabetes]], especially in cases where the disease has been present for a long time | ||
* Certain medications, such as those used to treat [[high blood pressure]], [[prostate]] conditions, and [[depression]] | * Certain medications, such as those used to treat [[high blood pressure]], [[prostate]] conditions, and [[depression]] | ||
* Surgery on the prostate or bladder | * Surgery on the prostate or bladder | ||
* [[Spinal cord injury]] | * [[Spinal cord injury]] | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The main symptom of retrograde ejaculation is the production of little to no semen during ejaculation. Other symptoms may include: | The main symptom of retrograde ejaculation is the production of little to no semen during ejaculation. Other symptoms may include: | ||
* Cloudy urine after sexual activity | * Cloudy urine after sexual activity | ||
* Less intense orgasms | * Less intense orgasms | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Retrograde ejaculation can be diagnosed through a [[urinalysis]]. If a large amount of sperm is found in the urine, this can indicate that semen is entering the bladder instead of exiting through the penis. | Retrograde ejaculation can be diagnosed through a [[urinalysis]]. If a large amount of sperm is found in the urine, this can indicate that semen is entering the bladder instead of exiting through the penis. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for retrograde ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. If the condition is caused by medication, a different medication may be prescribed. If the condition is caused by diabetes or a nerve disease, treatment may involve managing the underlying condition. In cases where retrograde ejaculation leads to infertility, [[sperm retrieval]] techniques can be used to collect sperm for [[artificial insemination]] or [[in vitro fertilization]]. | Treatment for retrograde ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. If the condition is caused by medication, a different medication may be prescribed. If the condition is caused by diabetes or a nerve disease, treatment may involve managing the underlying condition. In cases where retrograde ejaculation leads to infertility, [[sperm retrieval]] techniques can be used to collect sperm for [[artificial insemination]] or [[in vitro fertilization]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Anorgasmia]] | * [[Anorgasmia]] | ||
* [[Erectile dysfunction]] | * [[Erectile dysfunction]] | ||
* [[Premature ejaculation]] | * [[Premature ejaculation]] | ||
[[Category:Male sexual health]] | [[Category:Male sexual health]] | ||
[[Category:Urological conditions]] | [[Category:Urological conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Men's health]] | [[Category:Men's health]] | ||
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| Retrograde ejaculation | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | Dry orgasm |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Little or no semen during orgasm |
| Complications | Infertility |
| Onset | Can occur at any age |
| Duration | Long-term or permanent |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Diabetes mellitus, surgery (e.g., prostatectomy), medications |
| Risks | Diabetes, spinal cord injury, surgery |
| Diagnosis | Urinalysis after ejaculation |
| Differential diagnosis | Anorgasmia, ejaculatory duct obstruction |
| Prevention | Managing underlying conditions |
| Treatment | Medications (e.g., pseudoephedrine), surgery |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on cause |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Retrograde ejaculation is a medical condition where, during orgasm, semen enters the bladder instead of exiting through the penis. This condition is usually harmless, but can lead to male infertility.
Causes[edit]
Retrograde ejaculation can be caused by various factors, including:
- Diabetes, especially in cases where the disease has been present for a long time
- Certain medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure, prostate conditions, and depression
- Surgery on the prostate or bladder
- Spinal cord injury
Symptoms[edit]
The main symptom of retrograde ejaculation is the production of little to no semen during ejaculation. Other symptoms may include:
- Cloudy urine after sexual activity
- Less intense orgasms
Diagnosis[edit]
Retrograde ejaculation can be diagnosed through a urinalysis. If a large amount of sperm is found in the urine, this can indicate that semen is entering the bladder instead of exiting through the penis.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for retrograde ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. If the condition is caused by medication, a different medication may be prescribed. If the condition is caused by diabetes or a nerve disease, treatment may involve managing the underlying condition. In cases where retrograde ejaculation leads to infertility, sperm retrieval techniques can be used to collect sperm for artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization.
