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Retrograde ejaculation.

A Hershlag·S F Schiff·A H DeCherney
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Abstract

Failure of the normal ejaculatory mechanism may lead to retrograde ejaculation. This occurs most commonly as a result of transurethral prostatectomy, retroperitoneal lymph-node dissection and diabetic neuropathy. The diagnosis is based on the absence of sperm in the antegrade ejaculate and the presence of sperm in the post-masturbatory urine. If pharmacologic attempts to restore antegrade ejaculation fail, sperm recovery from the urine and intrauterine insemination are usually indicated. Surgical alternatives are discussed.

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A Hershlag, S F Schiff, A H DeCherney. 1991. Retrograde ejaculation.. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.humrep.a137317

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