A guide to understanding retrograde ejaculation - Zeeva Fertility Clinic

Infertility is a problem that affects almost 14 percent of the population in India and includes both men and women. While we usually read or talk about female infertility issues, it is pertinent to understand that there is a broad spectrum of fertility problems that can affect men as well. Retrograde ejaculation is one such problem with a prevalence of 1 to 10 percent in the general population and 30 to 75 percent in males with a history of chronic prostatitis. Also known as dry orgasm, retrograde ejaculation is said to occur when the semen flows back into the bladder instead of coming out of the penis during orgasm. The condition will not stop you from reaching your sexual climax but you will be able to ejaculate very little amount of semen or no semen at all. Though the problem does not affect your overall well-being, it can lead to infertility as the sperm is not able to reach the egg and fertilize it. IVF doctors in Noida offer the best solution for males suffering from retrograde ejaculation, to help them initiate their journey towards parenthood. 

Are you suffering from retrograde ejaculation?

In order to answer this question, it is important to know about the major symptoms that may indicate the prevalence of retrograde ejaculation. Also, you need to understand that the problem will not affect your ability to have an erection or orgasm. 3 major symptoms associated with retrograde ejaculation, as listed by the leading infertility specialists in Noida, are as under:

·         Traces of semen in the urine which is signified bypassing cloudy or foamy urine after orgasm.

·         Inability to impregnate your partner ever after repeated tries

·         Passing very little to no semen during ejaculation.

What causes retrograde ejaculation?

In order to understand what causes retrograde ejaculation, it is important to understand how the male reproductive system works. Normally, the sperm travels to the prostate gland via the vas deferens, where it mixes with the semen and other fluids. The muscles present at the opening of the bladder prevent the sperm from entering the bladder by tightening as the sperm is passed during ejaculation.

Now, retrograde ejaculation occurs when the muscles do not tighten properly and as a result, allow the sperm to enter the bladder. Bladder muscles may not function well due to a number of reasons that include:

·         Undergoing surgery for testicular or prostate cancer

·         Tha Side effect of certain medication, taken to control blood pressure, depression or an enlarged prostate.

·         Severe nerve damage caused by an underlying disease.

·         Surgical removal of the prostate or bladder.

·         Undergoing radiation therapy for malignancies involving the pelvic area.

Are you vulnerable to prostate cancer?

There a number of risk factors that are likely to increase your vulnerability to retrograde ejaculation. These are:

·         Severe spinal cord injury or trauma

·         Excessive drug abuse

·         Having undergone prostate or bladder surgery in the past

·         Diabetes or multiple sclerosis.

If you can relate with any of these, it is better to consult doctors from the best IVF and ICSI center in Noida.