Retrograde Ejaculation Treatment

Retrograde ejaculation or dry orgasm is a term used to describe a phenomenon experienced by men where very little or no ejaculation exits the body. This happens when the ejaculate enters the bladder instead of exiting out of the penis during an orgasm. While retrograde ejaculation is neither a harmful nor a dangerous issue, when left unresolved, it can cause male infertility. 

So, if you notice that you are ejaculating less than normal fluid, then you should seek the best retrograde ejaculation treatment with Bloom IVF. Bloom IVF provides one of the best male infertility treatment in mumbai. Thanks to our team of compassionate healthcare providers, Bloom IVF is becoming one of Mumbai’s leading IVF centre in Mumbai with a unique focus on solving male and female infertility issues. 

Symptoms of Retrograde Ejaculation

During a male orgasm, the vas deferens are responsible for carrying the sperm to the prostate. At the prostate, the sperm mixes with other fluids to produce semen. Usually, the bladder neck muscles contract during an orgasm to prevent the ejaculate from entering the bladder. The issue of retrograde ejaculation arises when the bladder neck muscles fail to tighten properly. This causes the ejaculate to flow into the bladder. 

This muscle can fail to function properly due to testicular cancer or prostate cancer surgery, as a side effect of medications treating depression, prostate enlargement, and high blood pressure, or due to nerve damage caused by medical conditions like diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. It is important to note that retrograde ejaculation doesn’t impact a person’s ability to get an erection or have an orgasm. If you have retrograde ejaculation, then you’ll notice the following issues- 

• Inability to conceive with a female partner. 
• Cloudy urine after sexual intercourse due to the presence of semen in the bladder. 
• An orgasm accompanies with little to no semen ejaculation. 
• Difficulty while releasing semen during ejaculation. 
• Slight discomfort in the abdomen, lower back, or groin region while ejaculating. 

Types of Retrograde Ejaculation

Retrograde ejaculation can only be diagnosed correctly by your primary care physician, urologist, or an infertility specialist who specializes in male fertility issues and urinary tract problems. To diagnose retrograde ejaculation, doctors will ask questions about your symptoms, the duration of the issue, health problems like cancer, and recent surgeries. 

They’ll then conduct a physical exam to examine the health of the penis, testicle, and rectum. To get a conclusive diagnosis, the doctor will also schedule a urine test, which will involve providing a urine sample after you have had an orgasm. This helps the doctors determine the type of retrograde ejaculation for prescribing the appropriate retrograde ejaculation treatment. Retrograde ejaculation can be divided into several types- 

• Acquired retrograde ejaculation- 

As the name suggests, this type of retrograde ejaculation is a result of surgery, a side effect of medication, or a medical condition. Acquired retrograde ejaculation is common amongst men who have recently undergone prostate removal surgery or are being treated for diabetes. 

•  Complete retrograde ejaculation- 

In this type of retrograde ejaculation, men produce no ejaculation since all of the semen is directed into the bladder. 

• Spontaneous retrograde ejaculation- 

Spontaneous retrograde ejaculation is typically diagnosed in men who have contracted sexually transmitted infections several times and is caused by an abnormality in their urinary tract. 

• Partial retrograde ejaculation- 

With this type of retrograde ejaculation, the affected male will produce some semen; however, most of it will be redirected into the bladder. 

•  Congenital retrograde ejaculation-

Congenital retrograde ejaculation is an issue present from birth. It is caused by a birth defect that affects the development of muscles and nerves in the urinary tract, especially the ones that control the ejaculate and the bladder. 

Treatment Options for Retrograde Ejaculation Treatment 

Retrograde ejaculation treatment tends to vary from man to man. If retrograde ejaculation is a side effect of certain medications, then you should speak with your doctor about this and switch your medication accordingly. Do not stop taking your medication without consulting with your doctor first, especially if retrograde ejaculation is a side effect of diabetes or depression medication.

If retrograde ejaculation is a result of a blockage of the ejaculatory ducts, then a transurethral resection of the ejaculatory ducts is performed. This procedure helps remove the obstruction, allowing for a smooth exit of the semen. In instances where retrograde ejaculation in healthy men is not caused by surgery, side effects to medicines, or preexisting medication, then the doctors may close off the bladder neck muscle with an artificial urinary sphincter to stop the ejaculation from entering the bladder.

Retrograde ejaculation treatment in Mumbai, when retrograde ejaculation is caused by medical conditions like multiple sclerosis or diabetes, is fixed by treating the medical conditions. There aren’t any medications in the market currently specifically targeted towards treating retrograde ejaculation. 

In some cases, doctors prescribe antidepressants, medications that constrict blood vessels, or medications to relieve allergy and cold symptoms to treat the issue. These medications resolve the issue by facilitating the proper functioning of the bladder and neck muscles during ejaculation. However, it is important to note that while these medications resolve retrograde ejaculation, they can cause side effects in the long run. 

However, one must note that these medications are not a suitable means to treat retrograde ejaculation caused by surgeries or nerve damage. In such a case, retrograde ejaculation cannot be resolved. So, if you are hoping to conceive a child, you must visit a fertility specialist at Bloom IVF. The fertility specialists at Bloom IVF can help men struggling with fertility issues due to retrograde ejaculation conceive a child by recovering healthy sperm from the bladder and processing it for the following procedures- 

• Intrauterine insemination-
• In-vitro fertilization 
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection 

Why Bloom IVF? 

You should visit Bloom IVF to receive retrograde ejaculation treatment in Mumbai because we are the leading provider of IVF services in the greater Mumbai region. Our team of compassionate, consummate professionals is dedicated to helping you realize your dream of starting a family. 

We, at Bloom IVF, are committed to providing the best fertility treatments with cutting-edge technology and a compassionate and personalized approach to reproductive health. Under the tutelage of our award-winning and esteemed IVF experts, Dr. Nandita Palshetkar and Dr. Rohan Palshetkar, we provide fertility services like IUI, ICSI, IVF, IMSI, egg freezing, embryoscope, and polyp removals amongst several other things.