Abstract:
Retrogradeejaculation is a condition in which the semenflows back into the bladder instead out through the penis. The article describes it in detail.Description:What Is Retrograde Ejaculation?Retrograde ejaculation is a condition that occurs when the semengoes back into the bladder rather than What Causes Retrograde Ejaculation?In males,during an orgasm, a tube takes the sperm to the prostate gland. The sperm then mix with other fluids in the prostate gland to produce semen.
The muscle at the bladder neck constricts to prevent thesemen from entering the urinarybladder as it goes from the prostate glandin to the urethra (the tube inside the penis)
. This bladder neck muscle holds urine in the bladder until one urinates.In retrograde ejaculation, the bladder neck muscle does not constrict properly. Due to this, the semen can re- enter the bladder instead of being thrown out of the body through the penis.There arecerta in conditions that cause problems with the muscle present at the bladder neck that helps constrict the bladder during the process of ejaculation. These include the following:Certain surgeries include retroperitoneal lymph node dissection surgery for testicular cancer, prostate surgery,or bladder neck surgery.The side effect of some medicines that are used to treat high blood pressure, depression, and prostate enlargement. thesemen goes back into the urinary bladder instead of ejaculating out of the penis. The followings are the sign and symptomsof retrograde ejaculation:DryOrgasms - Orgasms in which there is ejaculation of the semen but not out of the penis.Cloudy Urine - Urine mixed with semen.MaleInfertility - Inability to get a woman pregnant. How Is Retrograde Ejaculation Diagnosed?If one is having frequent dry orgasms, it is better to consult a doctor.Retrograde ejaculation is not a serious or harmful condition, and other reasons could also cause dry orgasms. It is necessary to address any underlying condition present.A thorough physical examination is performed to check for any abnormalities,leading to the following: The medications used to treat retrograde ejaculation include the following: Imipramine (antidepressant).
Midodrine (for blood vessel constriction).
Chlorpheniramine and Brompheniramine (antihistamines to help with allergies).
Medications to treat the symptoms of cold such as Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Phenylephrine.
These medicines help constrict the bladder and neck muscles during ejaculation so that the semen does not flow backward. These medications can effectively treat retrograde ejaculation, but they come with their share of side effects or adverse reactions in combination with other medications. Some drugs used to treat retrograde ejaculation might increase the heart rate and blood pressure, which can prove fatal if one suffers from high blood pressure or heart disease.
Infertility Treatment:
Retrograde ejaculation gives rise to male infertility, which needs treatment. In order to get the partner pregnant, one need to ejaculate enough semen into the vagina so that it can reach her uterus for fertilization with the egg. If medications alone do not help with retrograde ejaculation, then one will likely have to undergo an infertility procedure known as assisted reproductive technology to get their female partner pregnant. In certain cases, the sperm can be recovered from the urinary bladder, processed in the laboratory, and can be used to inseminate the female partner clinically (intrauterine insemination). Certain advanced assisted reproductive techniques are sometimes required to treat retrograde ejaculation. Nevertheless,