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There is a complex interplay between male sexual dysfunction and male factor infertility, including ejaculatory dysfunctions which are the most common male sexual dysfunction. It is divided into four categories: premature ejaculation (PE), delayed ejaculation (DE), retrograde ejaculation (RE), and anejaculation/anorgasmia (AE). Unfortunately, some of these ejaculatory dysfunctions are less studied and not as well understood. Various pharmacologic treatments and surgical procedures can be offered for patients with ejaculatory dysfunctions seeking fertility. These include the off-label use of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for PE, surgical (testicular sperm aspiration, testicular sperm extraction, and microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration) and nonsurgical methods (medications, positive predictive value, and electroejaculation) for patients with RE and AE. The interaction between chemical impulses and the modulation of the ejaculation process in an individual patient is necessary to conclude the clinical status of the patient and feasibility of the available treatment techniques. Ultimately, this can help in deciding the best sperm retrieval technique to increase pregnancy outcomes.
Encompassing a broad spectrum of conditions, ejaculatory dysfunction (EjD) includes premature ejaculation (PE), anejaculation(AE), and retrograde ejaculation (RE). This chapter discusses the incidence rate, diagnosis methods and treatment options available for treating EjD. Behavioral/psychological treatments, topical anesthetic agents, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIS) and phosphodiesterase (PDE)-5 inhibitors are the treatment options available for PE. Penile vibratory stimulation, electroejaculation, and surgical sperm extraction from the epididymis or testes are all successful methods for obtaining sperm for later use with ART in AE where the success rates of other methods are low. Common causes of RE can be categorized as anatomic, neurogenic, pharmacological, or idiopathic in origin. Anticholinergics, alpha-adrenergic agonists, or similar combinations may be used to modulate bladder neck activity but are not as effective as imipramine, which should be considered the first-line therapeutic agent for RE.
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