Retrograde ejaculation in men: why it occurs and how to treat it?

Violation of ejaculation is a pathology that is mainly faced by men of reproductive age. In particular, retrograde ejaculation, a rare disorder, does not cause discomfort, but renders a man infertile. Treatment of the disease is carried out by conservative therapy or surgery.

What is retrograde ejaculation?

This ailment is characterized by a violation of the withdrawal of sperm. Instead of going outside during orgasm, it enters the bladder. Such a disease does not pose a danger to men's health, does not stand out with painful symptoms, but at the same time the man loses the ability to conceive. For a partner to become pregnant, retrograde ejaculation must be treated or alternative methods of fertilization must be chosen.

Normally, after activating the center of ejaculation, a signal is given to the organs responsible for ejaculate withdrawal, which move the male sperm towards the urethra. Its structure is as follows:

• Urine is passed through the anterior;
• Through the posterior - semen.

During climax, the part responsible for urine excretion is blocked, and the sphincter of the bladder contracts and does not allow the semen to move towards it. Thus, ejaculate is released.

If a man suffers from a violation of ejaculation, then the mechanism gets confused, and the sperm remains in the body, and is not thrown out. There are 2 types of ejaculation disorders:

• Full - the ejaculate ends up in the bladder;
• Partial - the seed enters the morning and remains there.

Reasons

The disease is caused by congenital abnormalities in the organs of the urinary organs or by external factors that provoke an ailment in a previously healthy person.

Primary causes of retrograde ejaculation:

• Changes in the structure of the ducts that discharge semen;
• Abnormal structure of the bladder;
• Pathologies in the functioning of the bladder triangle.

Acquired retrograde ejaculation occurs due to many prerequisites:

• Stagnant processes in the pelvic region;
• Hormonal disorders;
• Diseases of the central nervous system;
• Spinal injury;
• Side effects of antidepressants, drugs for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia (Fokusin, Omnik), antihypertensive drugs;
• Complication of prostatitis;
• Sclerosis of the bladder neck;
• Pathological changes in the urinary tract;
• Unsuccessfully performed surgical intervention - TUR of the bladder, transurethral resection of the prostate, removal of the prostate, suprapubic adenomectomy.

With diabetes mellitus, against the background of male menopause and, if hemorrhoids are diagnosed, progression of the disease is possible. Idiopathic retrograde ejaculation refers to all situations when the etiology of the disease cannot be established.

Symptoms

It is possible to determine the disease by various signs.

Most common symptoms:

• Dry orgasm, i.e. no ejaculate after climax;
• Removing 2-3 drops of male semen;
• Cloudy urine with visible traces of semen.

With this disease, male infertility is diagnosed, but the seminal fluid retains its properties and is suitable for conception. In case of incurable types of disease, forms of alternative fertilization are possible, in which the biological father is still a man in a pair.

However, in some cases, such an ailment leads to depression and the development of depression, which is why it is important to undergo all diagnostic measures and start treatment so that a man can still make his beloved pregnant himself.

How can a man cure retrograde ejaculation?

If, after a comprehensive examination, a diagnosis of "retrograde ejaculation" is made, treatment, depending on the etiology of the disease, may include various methods.

• Reflexology - a complex of physiotherapeutic procedures to activate the functioning of the urethra;
• Prostate massage - stimulates blood circulation, strengthens muscle tone;
• Hardware stimulation - restoration of the tone of smooth muscles of the urethra using the action of current;
• Surgery.

Preparations

Medicines are prescribed in situations where the prerequisites for the disease do not include dysfunctions of the central nervous system or anatomical abnormalities.

• Berlition 600, Tiogamma are prescribed to improve blood circulation and normalize metabolic processes of nerve fibers. Under 18 years of age, these drugs are prohibited;
• Ephedrine and midodrine are needed to normalize the bladder's ability to contract and tone it up.Contraindications include hypertension, heart muscle disease, serious renal disease;
• Antidepressants are used to normalize the psychological state, but since a certain group of them often becomes the cause of the disease, it is important to carefully select the drug.

It is believed that an ailment provoked by an unsuccessful surgical operation on the urinary tract or diabetes mellitus is incurable. However, there is an opinion that in the first case, products containing thioctic acid can help.

Retrograde ejaculation sometimes manifests itself as a severe complication of prostatitis. In this case, the fight against pathology is combined with a comprehensive treatment of the underlying disease and further rehabilitation therapy, which includes means to improve the quality of sperm and enhance its release - Speroton, Speman, Tentex Forte.

Folk remedies

It is not possible to cure the disease at home, but the use of herbal medicine for general strengthening of the body and restoration of the genitourinary system is useful.

It is recommended that you use home remedies containing:

• Spiny Eleutherococcus;
• Pink Rhodiola;
• Ginger;
• Orchis;
• Euphorbia;
• A penny.

Tips

Doctors recommend observing a set of additional measures to improve the effectiveness of treatment and fight the disease. First of all, it is a diet that should be followed during and after therapy. It is necessary to give up harmful products: fast food, snacks, salty and fatty foods, smoked meats. It is important to introduce into the diet lean meat, fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and microelements.

Along with the medication course of treatment, it is advisable to take mineral complexes and vitamin supplements containing magnesium and vitamin B. The complex of useful substances has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and stabilizes the emotional background.

Acupuncture, or acupuncture, is an unconventional way to treat an ailment. It is also advisable to resort to an auxiliary technique: before intimacy, you should not empty the bladder. Thus, the sphincter is tense, and the ejaculate is directed where it is needed, without having access to the urinary tract.

Operable way to solve the problem

With congenital defects leading to retrograde ejaculation, treatment with surgery is required - drug therapy is most often ineffective. The following types of operations are possible, during which the structure of the organs responsible for the normal secretion of semen is corrected:

• Reconstruction of the urinary sphincter;
• Uterine plastic surgery;
• Restoration of the tissues of the urinary tract.

Some diseases and pathological conditions become an obstacle to surgical intervention, therefore, the patient must undergo a diagnostic examination before her. The operation is harmful when:

• Acute inflammatory diseases;
• Presence of genitourinary infectious diseases;
• Serious pathologies of the pulmonary, circulatory and digestive systems;
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia;
• Diabetes mellitus of any type;
• Recently performed TURP of adenoma;
• Heart attack that occurred within six months before the planned surgical treatment.

Prevention

Preventive measures primarily include normalizing diet, regular physical activity and maintaining immunity to prevent diseases that contribute to retrograde ejaculation.

Also required:

• Carefully follow medical prescriptions for chronic ailments and inform the doctor about any changes;
• Use minimally invasive surgical methods with fewer complications whenever possible;
• With diabetes, refrain from taking antidepressants and control blood glucose;
• Take medication strictly as needed and after consulting a healthcare professional.

Prevention of congenital malformations of the reproductive system is the mother's responsibility. In the process of bearing a fetus, it is necessary to provide the body with all useful substances, give up bad habits, rest a lot and avoid stress and unnecessary worries.