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[Disorders of ejaculation]

H J Glander1

  • 1Abteilung Andrologie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Hautkrankheiten, Universität Leipzig.

Fortschritte Der Medizin
|November 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Ejaculatory disorders like premature, deficient, and retrograde ejaculation are diagnosed through history and simple tests. Effective treatment for male infertility depends on accurate diagnosis of the specific ejaculatory disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Context:

  • Ejaculatory disorders, including premature ejaculation (PE), deficient ejaculation (DE), and retrograde ejaculation (RE), are common issues affecting male reproductive health.
  • Accurate differentiation of these disorders is crucial for effective management and treatment.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for various ejaculatory disorders.
  • To emphasize the importance of precise diagnosis in managing male infertility stemming from ejaculatory dysfunction.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis involves detailed history taking (ejaculatory ability, orgasm, nocturnal emissions) and investigations such as post-masturbation urine analysis for sperm, ejaculate analysis, adnexal secretion markers, and genital ultrasonography.
  • Treatment varies by disorder: PE managed with behavioral therapy and/or medication; DE with behavioral therapy or vibrator stimulation (or electroejaculatory stimulation/sperm aspiration for post-surgical/traumatic cases); RE with drug therapy, sperm harvesting from urine, or surgery.
  • Drug therapy for ejaculatory dysfunction is noted as ineffective in cases of anorgasmia or absence of sperm in post-masturbation urine.

Impact:

  • Accurate identification of ejaculatory disorders is essential for successful treatment of male infertility, potentially in conjunction with assisted fertilization techniques.
  • Provides a framework for clinicians to diagnose and manage a range of ejaculatory dysfunctions, improving patient outcomes.
  • Highlights the limitations of certain treatments, guiding clinicians toward more effective therapeutic pathways.

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