Fertility and Ejaculation Problems
Becoming pregnant is a struggle that many couples face today. Our fertility clinic provides a wide range of treatments to help couples overcome fertility issues and successfully conceive.
For some couples who have fertility problems, the issue may actually stem from ejaculation problems. At Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine, PC, our doctors work with patients to identify and treat fertility issues and ejaculation problems at their Omaha, NE, fertility clinic. If you and your partner are struggling to conceive, we welcome you to schedule a consultation to see how we can help you.
Ejaculation Problems Can Prevent Pregnancy
Ejaculation is the mechanism through which semen is delivered to the egg during sexual intercourse; it is essential for natural conception.
When problems with ejaculation occur, it can prevent couples from conceiving, even if there are no issues with the number or quality of sperm.
Identifying ejaculation problems can help with the treatment of fertility problems and increase the chances for couples to become pregnant. The following are types of ejaculation problems that can impact fertility but may be overcome with treatment at our Omaha clinic.
Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is when a man ejaculates, or releases semen, sooner than he or his partner would like.
Just because a man may consistently ejaculate prematurely doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Sometimes premature ejaculation happens due to heightened sensitivity or even sexual inexperience. Other times, psychological factors, like depression or anxiety, can cause premature ejaculation.
Some men who struggle with premature ejaculation learn to delay ejaculation through relaxation techniques, psychological counseling when associated with depression or anxiety, or medication.
Retrograde Ejaculation
Retrograde ejaculation is a condition in which ejaculate discharges into the bladder instead of the penis. Retrograde ejaculation happens when muscles near the bladder that prevent semen from entering the bladder don't function properly. This can cause all or some semen to enter the bladder rather than exit through the penis.
Retrograde ejaculation can be caused by surgery, such as prostrate surgery, or nerve damage from medical conditions including diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Medications used to treat high blood pressure, prostate enlargement, or depression can also have side effects that cause retrograde ejaculation.
Retrograde ejaculation is not harmful but it can cause infertility because little or no sperm exits the penis. Retrograde ejaculation may be treated with medication or fertility treatments including intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Delayed Ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation is when ejaculation takes an extended period of time to occur during sexual stimulation.
Delayed ejaculation may be caused by several different factors, including certain medications, psychological issues, birth defects, alcohol use, hormonal issues, or infections.
Delayed ejaculation may be treated through counseling when psychological issues are believed to be the cause or with medications when other factors may be the issue.
Anejaculation
Anejaculation refers to an inability to ejaculate. Anejaculation may be situational, meaning a man can ejaculate in certain circumstances, or anejaculation may occur with all sexual stimulation.
Certain medications, surgical procedures, and damage to the nervous system can all cause anejaculation. When anejaculation is situational, it is often caused by psychological factors or stress.
Even without ejaculating, many men still develop sperm, which can be obtained through a minor procedure called sperm retrieval. Sperm retrieval can then be combined with IVF or IUI to help couples conceive.
Discover Your Treatment Options
At Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine, PC, we offer a wide range of diagnostic tests and fertility treatments to help couples and individuals of all walks of life grow their families. If you live in or around Omaha and would like to learn more about fertility treatment, we invite you to call (877) 831-3227 to schedule a consultation.
