What it is
Premature ejaculation is the most common and often improves with techniques, counselling or medicines.
Some medicines, prostate surgery, diabetes and nerve damage can cause delayed or retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation is harmless but can affect fertility.
Common signs
- Ejaculating within a short time of starting sex
- Taking a long time or being unable to ejaculate
- Little or no semen at orgasm, and cloudy urine afterwards
How it is usually diagnosed
- A conversation with a GP about symptoms and medicines
- Examination
- Urine test after orgasm for retrograde ejaculation
- Blood tests in some cases
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- A list of medicines
- Test results
- Notes from urology or sexual health clinics
Questions to ask your doctor
- Could any of my medicines be causing this?
- What treatments or techniques can help?
- Will it affect fertility?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- There are no emergency signs specific to ejaculation problems
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.