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Anejaculation<\/strong> simply means no ejaculation and it is defined as an inability to ejaculate semen. Men who have this condition can produce sperm, but these are not expelled during ejaculation even though there can be normal orgasmic sensation. Clearly this situation has implications for male fertility <\/strong>and the ability to become a parent. The condition comes about when the prostate seminal ducts do not fulfil their normal function of releasing semen into the urethra. There are several possible anejaculation causes<\/strong>, including both medical and psychological conditions.<\/p>\n

Happily there are also several options for anejaculation treatment<\/strong> and far from being a sentence of infertility, in a great many cases help is available to remedy the situation, either to restore normal sexual function or to assist in the ability to become a father through assisted reproduction techniques. In this IVI blog article, we examine the phenomenon of anejaculation, what causes it and how it is treated.<\/p>\n

Anejaculation: a definition<\/h2>\n

Anejaculation is not a single phenomenon. It can be an inability to ejaculate even though the ability to orgasm remains normal, or it could be a complete inability either to orgasm or to ejaculate. The experience of this condition can be subdivided further into several types:<\/p>\n

Situational anejaculation<\/h3>\n

This is when there is the ability to ejaculate in certain situations but not in others. This can frequently be triggered by stress, for example the circumstance of being in a clinic and needing to give a semen sample \u2018to order\u2019. In addition, if a man is able to ejaculate during intercourse but not through masturbation, or the other way around, this would also be defined as situational anejaculation.<\/p>\n

Total anejaculation<\/h3>\n

This is defined as when a man is completely unable to ejaculate in any situation. It can be further subdivided into different types.<\/p>\n

Anorgasmic anejaculation<\/h3>\n

This is the condition defined by the inability to achieve orgasm in any circumstances during the waking hours, but frequently with an ability to reach both orgasm and ejaculation while asleep. In such cases, psychological factors are likely to be causing the condition rather than any physical reasons.<\/p>\n

Orgasmic anejaculation<\/h3>\n

This is when a man is able to reach orgasm but does not ejaculate semen. This is likely to have a physical cause, for example nerve damage or tube blockage, or even retrograde ejaculation in which semen is expelled into the bladder rather than through the tip of the penis.<\/p>\n

What are the causes of anejaculation?<\/h2>\n

Anejaculation causes<\/strong> can include various drugs, either for medical treatment or recreational drugs including alcohol, psychological causes like stress or anxiety, or physical problems with the production, storage or expulsion of semen.<\/p>\n

Drug-related anejaculation<\/h3>\n

Many prescription medications can have the side effect of interfering with sexual function. For men taking any kind of medication, it is worth checking with their medical adviser whether an alternative is available. Recreational drugs, including those that you may not consider to be drugs, such as alcohol, which is well known for its negative effect on sexual function, can also be a factor.<\/p>\n

DeStress as a cause of anejaculation<\/h3>\n

Anxiety, stress or any other cause of distress are among the psychological problems that could be behind the condition. A person\u2019s views and beliefs about sex and the sexual activity being engaged in could cause conflict and result in anejaculation. Other psychological factors such as marital problems or fear of pregnancy could also contribute to situational anejaculation caused by stress.<\/p>\n

Physical causes of anejaculation<\/h3>\n

When the prostate and seminal ducts do not release semen into the urethra, there could be several causes. These can include:<\/p>\n