Retrograde ejaculation can cause infertility

The article is expertly consulted by MSc Vo Thien Ngon - Urologist, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

In some men, the phenomenon of reaching orgasm but not ejaculating during sex is called retrograde ejaculation. Men experiencing this disorder can lead to the risk of infertility and infertility.

Retrograde ejaculation is a disorder of ejaculation during intercourse, when orgasm, semen instead of being released outside the male genitalia, ejaculates back into the bladder, then out. out via the urinary route.
Retrograde ejaculation does not affect the ability to get an erection or achieve an orgasm, but when you orgasm, the semen goes into the bladder instead of out of the penis. Symptoms and signs of retrograde ejaculation include:
Dry orgasm: When you orgasm, you ejaculate little or no semen; Cloudy urine after orgasm (due to the presence of semen); Male infertility.

Retrograde ejaculation does not affect sex life and sexual feelings, does not endanger the patient's life, but directly affects male fertility. When sperm flows back into the bladder, not out, the sperm count is low and weak, which makes it difficult to conceive.

Depending on the possible cause of retrograde ejaculation and in case you need treatment for infertility, you should see a urologist or a male doctor. Here, the doctor will:
Ask about the symptoms and course of the disease as well as any health problems, the types of surgery or cancer you have, the medications you are taking; Physical examination, including examination of the penis, testicles, and rectum; Urine test to look for the presence of sperm after you have orgasm. Depending on the cause, the doctor will prescribe treatment in different directions. In some cases, medication, psychotherapy, acupuncture can help normal ejaculation. But to treat infertility caused by retrograde ejaculation, you may need assisted reproductive techniques, such as retrieving sperm from your bladder or injecting sperm into your uterus.
Like other diseases, early detection and treatment of retrograde ejaculation will help improve treatment effectiveness. Therefore, when seeing signs of abnormal ejaculation, men need to see a doctor to find out the exact cause and give an appropriate treatment plan.