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Contents
  • What Is Painful Ejaculation?
  • Possible Causes
  • Impact on Daily Life

Is Painful Ejaculation Disrupting Your Life?

Is Painful Ejaculation Disrupting Your Life?

What's This About?

Painful ejaculation is a distressing symptom that can greatly impact a man's quality of life. Let's delve into what causes it and how it can be addressed.
Contents
  • What Is Painful Ejaculation?
  • Possible Causes
  • Impact on Daily Life

What Is Painful Ejaculation?

Painful ejaculation is characterized by discomfort in the penis, urethra, testicles, or abdomen during or after ejaculation. This symptom can last from a few minutes to several days and is often associated with conditions like chronic prostatitis or infections.

Possible Causes

Common causes include infections of the urethra or prostate, urethral or ejaculatory duct obstructions, and side effects from medications like antidepressants. Sometimes, no clear cause is identified, making diagnosis tricky.
Painful ejaculation is characterized by discomfort in the penis, urethra, testicles, or abdomen during or after ejaculation, potentially linked to conditions like chronic prostatitis or infections.

Impact on Daily Life

For many, painful ejaculation affects self-esteem and desire to engage in sexual activities, significantly impacting relationships and mental health. Men often feel embarrassed or reluctant to discuss this problem with their doctor.

FAQs

What is painful ejaculation?

It is discomfort experienced during or after ejaculation.

What causes painful ejaculation?

It can be caused by infections, obstructions, or medication side effects.

Is it common?

Yes, especially in men over 50, but it is often underreported.

Can medication cause painful ejaculation?

Yes, antidepressants and some other drugs can cause this symptom.

Key Takeaways

Painful ejaculation is more common than you might think, but help is available.
Don't let this symptom go unchecked; consult with Doctronic for support and treatment options.
Additional References
  1. Ilie CP, Mischianu DL, Pemberton RJ. Painful ejaculation. BJU Int 2007; 99:1335.
  2. Barnas JL, Pierpaoli S, Ladd P, et al. The prevalence and nature of orgasmic dysfunction after radical prostatectomy. BJU Int 2004; 94:603.
  3. Vallancien G, Emberton M, Harving N, et al. Sexual dysfunction in 1,274 European men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms. J Urol 2003; 169:2257.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.