Patient's question:
I had a prostate surgery about a month ago. After the divorce, I haven't been able to get pregnant. My parents have been urging me, so we went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The results of the examination showed retrograde ejaculation, which I had never heard of before. I'm very worried, fearing it might be related to the prostate surgery. Is there any way to self-cure it?Does transurethral resection of the prostate cause retrograde ejaculation?
Doctor's answer:
The prostate is a very important gland in men, and it is related to both men's health and sexual function. A small portion of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may require surgery due to the severity of their condition. Some people may experience changes in sexual function after surgery, with retrograde ejaculation and premature ejaculation being the most common. Retrograde ejaculation refers to the inability of semen to be expelled from the urethral opening during intercourse, instead flowing backward into the bladder. While surgical trauma can damage the nerves that inhibit penile erection, leading to premature ejaculation, this is not a very common occurrence.