Ejaculation From Inside: What Does It Indicate?

During sexual activity, at the peak of orgasm, the copulation organ penis releases seminal fluid. This is what typically happens and is a normal body mechanism [1].

But what happens if sperm goes in a male body instead of coming out? Or What does semen feel like?

Ejaculation from inside occurs when the semen goes backward into the bladder instead of coming out from the penis. The other words for this process are retrograde ejaculation and dry orgasm [2].

In this article, we will explore what causes ejaculation from the inside. We will also cover if it is dangerous for the reproductive tract and how you can avoid it.

What Is Internal Ejaculation?

When you feel the orgasm, the muscles of the tubes carrying sperm contract and push the semen out of the body. However, when there is a problem with the working of those muscles, it can result in internal ejaculation or retrograde ejaculation.

In retrograde ejaculation, the muscles that close the path of sperm cells towards the bladder fail to close properly, and pre male cum or sperm enters into the bladder.

Internal ejaculation is usually not harmful, but it can impact the chances of conception [3]. If you are trying to conceive, you must address this issue by consulting a specialist.

Symptoms of Internal Ejaculation

The most apparent symptom of internal ejaculation is the absence of semen during orgasm. The semen direction changes towards the bladder. Semen stays in the bladder until you expel it out through urination.

Other symptoms may include:

• Cloudy urine after ejaculation
• Reduced fertility due to the absence of semen
• Potential discomfort during orgasm

What Is the Cause of Ejaculation From Inside?

There are multiple causes that can result in internal ejaculation or retrograde ejaculation. A few commonly known causes are:

1. Nerve Damage

Nerves control the movement of muscles throughout the body, including the muscles involved in the ejaculation process [4].

Different types of accidental traumas and surgeries can lead to nerve damage, which may impair ejaculatory muscle function. This causes the semen to flow towards the bladder, and it is among the most common causes of internal ejaculation.

2. Certain Medications

Studies show that medications for high blood pressure and prostate issues increases the chances of retrograde ejaculation [5]. The effect of these medications can relax the bladder neck muscles during ejaculation, promoting the entry of semen into the bladder.

3. Prostate Surgery

The most common surgical procedure that can damage the muscles and nerves for ejaculation is prostate surgery. After surgery, the bladder muscles may not be able to function properly and allow the entry of semen into the bladder.

4. Diabetes

Research show that diabetes can lead to nerve damage in the long term [6]. It can also damage the nerves responsible for regulating ejaculation.

Nerve damage can impair the muscles in the ejaculatory pathway and increase the risk of internal ejaculation or retrograde ejaculation.

Is Internal Ejaculation Harmful?

Ejaculation from the inside is generally not harmful for the reproductive tract or even overall health. The semen just enters the bladder and stays there until you urinate.

When you urinate, the semen is pushed out of the body with urine, and you may not even notice.

However, it is important to remember that internal ejaculation can negatively impact fertility. This is because it reduces the availability of sperm during intercourse for fertilization.

If you are trying to conceive and experiencing symptoms of internal ejaculation, you must book a consultation with a specialist for the improvement of this condition.

Treatment Options For Internal Ejaculation

There are some treatment options available to prevent ejaculation from the inside and improve fertility. What treatment option will work for you depends on the underlying cause for internal ejaculation.

Some practical treatment options for internal ejaculation are:

• Adjusting Medications: If the issue wasn't there before you started taking certain medications, that means that the medication is causing the issue. Your doctor may adjust the dosage or prescribe alternative medications.
• Surgery: Surgery is needed when internal ejaculation is due to some anatomical problem, such as blockage in the semen-carrying tube. Surgery is done to open the path for the semen towards the penis.
• Fertility Treatments: The fertility treatment option is for people who are trying to conceive but the internal ejaculation is not improving. They can choose treatment options such as IVF. For such treatment, the sperm can be collected through a surgical incision from inside the body.

Conclusion

If you are trying to conceive but notice that there is little to no ejaculation fluid after orgasm, there is a chance that you are having internal ejaculation. It is not a normal process, but it doesn’t cause any harm to the body or reproductive system.

In internal ejaculation, the ejaculatory fluids go into the bladder instead of releasing out from the penis. Different medical conditions and certain medications can develop this problem. Treatment options are available to prevent ejaculation from inside and increase the chances of fertilization.

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