Retrograde Ejaculation
Normally, the sphincter of the bladder closes before ejaculation, forcing the semen to exit via the urethra. However, if the bladder sphincter is damaged, it fails to close and the sperm flow back in to the bladder and mix with urine. The good news is that in most cases of retrograde ejaculation, sperm can be successfully retrieved either through urine sample or through Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA).
What causes Retrograde Ejaculation?
- Diabetes
- Medication
- Congenital conditions
- Injury
- Surgery
How can Fakih IVF Fertility Center help me if I have Retrograde Ejaculation?
In most cases of retrograde ejaculation, sperm can be recovered from a urine sample and used during an IVF-ICSI cycle. Otherwise, sperm can be obtained through TESA. To learn which treatment options are available to you, book an appointment today to discuss previous results with our physicians or to have a semen analysis completed.
