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Retrograde ejaculation

Retrograde ejaculation

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Retro grade ejaculation is when the muscle that leads into the bladder does not close off during the act of ejaculation. The semen will enter into the bladder and not through the opening of the penis. If the male produces a urine specimen then sperm can be found in the urine.

Dr. Neeoo Chin reviewed this

42 year experience in Fertility Medicine

Is a type of:

Male urogenital diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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Retrograde ejaculation! help, what causes this?

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Is retrograde ejaculation related to any medications?

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Can medication cure retrograde ejaculation permanently?

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Can partial retrograde ejaculation be cured permanently?

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What is the definition or description of: retrograde ejaculation?

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I think i might have retrograde ejaculation please contact me soon?

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What would cause retrograde ejaculation to revert back to normal on its own?

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What is partial retrograde ejaculation? Is there a partial retrograde ejaculation?

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I am curious about retrograde ejaculation. Can a frequent ejaculation can cause retrograde ejaculation?

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Im on a medication that has been causing retrograde ejaculation but occasionally stuff still does come out, but ive noticed its a lot thinner it seems and not as thick. Is this normal?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Thankfully because of this website I was able to confirm I do NOT have Retrograde Ejaculation. If I did have it in the future hypothetically is it something that is harmful or dangerous to my health?

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Could cancer cause retrograde ejaculations?

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Can retrograde ejaculation cause watert semen?

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What is retrograde ejaculation? It sounds nasty.

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Is there a surgery to fix retrograde ejaculation?

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What is the negative effect of retrograde ejaculation?

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Can you still have precum when you have retrograde ejaculation?

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Im 21 and i think i have a retrograde ejaculation what should i do?

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Hello Doctors thank you in advance! How do I know if I have Retrograde ejaculation?

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Can you ejaculate a 2.5mL of semen with retrograde ejaculation?

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How long does it take for imipramine to work for retrograde ejaculation?

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I am twenty two yrs old male. I use fat burner can this fat burner is cause of retrograde ejaculation please help me and sorry for bad english.

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Hi docs, would retrograde ejaculation cause infertility?

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