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Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of retrograde ejaculation
Chinese Expert Consensus Compilation Group for Diagnosis and Treatment of Retrograde Ejaculation, Reproductive Andrology Group, Reproductive Medicine Professional Committee of Chinese Medical Doctor Association
Published 2023-03-25
Cite as Chin J Reprod Contracep, 2023, 43(3): 246-252. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20221121-00519
Abstract
Retrograde ejaculation is a kind of ejaculation dysfunction in which the semen completely or partially retrogradely enters into the bladder during ejaculation, resulting in no semen or only part of the semen being ejaculated from the external urethral orifice. Retrograde ejaculation is an important cause of male infertility and sexual dysfunction. The Reproductive Andrology Group of the Professional Committee of Reproductive Medicine of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the field of reproductive andrologist to conduct in-depth discussions on the definition, classification, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and clinical treatment of retrograde ejaculation. Post-ejaculation urine test is recommended for men with low semen volume to identify incomplete retrograde ejaculation; diabetes screening is recommended for patients with suspected retrograde ejaculation; sympathomimetics and anticholinergics are recommended for treatment of retrograde ejaculation. It is also recommended to use different methods to retrieve sperm for assisted reproductive technology to rescue infertility. This consensus can provide expert consultation and advice for medical professionals engaged in reproductive medicine and andrology.
Key words:
Ejaculation; Disoders; Diagnosis; Treatment; Expert consensus
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Chinese Expert Consensus Compilation Group for Diagnosis and Treatment of Retrograde Ejaculation, Reproductive Andrology Group, Reproductive Medicine Professional Committee of Chinese Medical Doctor Association