Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Retrograde ejaculation

Retrograde ejaculation disorder can be described as a physical malfunction wherein the seminal fluid goes into the bladder rather than going through the urethra and existing out from the male organ (penis) at the time of ejaculation. In retrograde ejaculation disorder the portion of the bladder which is normally shut, stays open resulting in the fluid travelling in the other direction entering the bladder effecting the ejaculation.

Common Symptoms and sings of retrograde ejaculation disease

It is studied that a normal man ejaculates at least 1 teaspoon of seminal fluid during ejaculation. However, the amount of ejaculated semen may vary from individual to individual. Most victims of retrograde ejaculation discharge very little seminal fluid or in some cases even semen is not seen when the victim meets his orgasm. Even urine can help in indicating the existence of the disease in an individual. This can be done by examining the urine after mating or autoeroticism and determine whether the urine is usually cloudy, then there are high chances that the person is suffering from retrograde ejaculation. This is because the seminal fluid that was diverted to the bladder comes out along with the urine.

Causes of retrograde ejaculation

Usually retrograde ejaculation is caused due to a history of prostate or urethral surgery, diabetes, side effects of other medications to treat depression, hypertension or mood altering drugs. This condition is not very common and may happen partially or completely. It is harmless to have the presence of semen in the bladder; it mixes with the urine and leaves the body when normal urination happens. Men who suffer from diabetes and those who have had a genitourinary tract infection are at an increased risk of developing retrograde ejaculation disorder.

Treatment for retrograde ejaculation disorder

Retrograde ejaculation is one of the issues stetted under Impotency or erectile dysfunction issue. Inability to attain erection is the leading issue in the category which can be primarily cured using pills such as Viagra. However, in case of retrograde ejaculation disorder there are different treatments depending upon the cause of the ailments. For example if the condition has emerged due to drug reactions, then it can be cured by withdrawal from the drug. In case the disorder is due to diabetes or surgical treatment of urogenital system, then treatment through adrenaline drugs such as Pseudoephedrine (PSE) or Imipramine may help incurring the disorder. A severe situation may occur when the issue is developed due to injuries to muscle or nerve issues; in such condition cure is difficult or even impossible. In such case artificial insemination or AI is the only way to impregnate the female partner.

How to prevent retrograde ejaculation

One has to keep his blood sugar on check or control all the time to prevent this disease from developing. Avoid drugs that could induce retrograde ejaculation.
Retrograde ejaculation as discussed before is a result of medications, health conditions and surgeries that affect the muscles or nerves that control the bladder opening. This condition is not harmful as such but can cause male infertility. It does not give any discomfort to the male in general hence the treatment for retrograde ejaculation would be more to restore fertility than any other reason.