Patient's question:
I recently don't know what's going on, my lower body is very uncomfortable, and I'm not getting morning erections anymore. Is retrograde ejaculation related to masturbation?Doctor's answer:
Although masturbation does not cause retrograde ejaculation, excessive masturbation can have a significant impact on fertility. The main causes of organic retrograde ejaculation are:1. Diseases of the penis itself: Excessive foreskin or of the foreskin orifice can cause entrapment during intercourse, leading to pain and interruption of sexual activity. Retrograde ejaculation means the semen cannot be expelled properly; if ejaculation occurs, it is not retrograde ejaculation. As for a reduced amount of semen, it may be related to frequent retrograde ejaculation.
2. Neurological disorders and injuries: Various causes, such as spinal cord injuries, prostatectomy or radical prostatectomy, or radical rectal surgery, can lead to neurological damage, disrupting ejaculation function and causing retrograde ejaculation.
3. Endocrine abnormalities: This is primarily seen in hypofunction of the pituitary, gonads, thyroid, or peripheral nerve damage caused by diabetes.