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[Ejaculatory disorders except premature ejaculation, orgasmic disorders].

J-M Rigot¹, F Marcelli, F Giuliano

¹Service d'andrologie, université Lille Nord-de-France, CHRU de Lille, 59037 Lille cedex, France.

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|July 9, 2013

Summary

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Uncommon ejaculation and orgasm disorders, excluding premature ejaculation, require careful assessment of symptoms and medication side effects. Management, particularly for lifelong conditions, often involves psychosexual therapies.

Keywords:

Anejaculation Anéjaculation Ejaculation Hypospermia Hypospermie Retrograde ejaculation Éjaculation Éjaculation rétrograde

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Area of Science:

Urology
Sexual Medicine
Pharmacology

Context:

Disorders of ejaculation and orgasm, excluding premature ejaculation, are rare clinical occurrences.
Understanding the semiology of these conditions is crucial for diagnosis.

Purpose:

To review the literature and expert opinions on uncommon ejaculation and orgasm disorders.
To highlight key diagnostic features and management strategies.

Summary:

Key symptoms include aspermia, hypospermia, retrograde ejaculation, and delayed or absent ejaculation.
Assessment must consider lifelong versus acquired conditions and potential medication side effects (psychotropic drugs, tramadol, alpha-blockers like tamsulosin and silodosin).

Impact:

Effective management is challenging, especially for individuals desiring parenthood.
Lifelong disorders necessitate psychosexual therapies for successful treatment.