What is painful ejaculation?
Painful ejaculation is when painful, burning sensations are felt during or following ejaculation. During ejaculation, pain can be felt in the perineum (the area between the anus and the genitals) and the urethra (a tube that runs from the bladder to the end of the penis). The condition can cause discomfort in the testes and interfere with sexual pleasure.
Symptoms of Painful Ejaculation
The symptoms and signs of Painful Ejaculation may vary in men and can change with time. However, you are expected to feel mild to severe pain during or after you ejaculate. There are some common signs that you should look for are:
- Pain inside or surrounding area of penis, rectum or bladder
- Short pain before or after the pain
- Pain during urination after you ejaculate
In some cases, men only feel pain after having sex or masturbation. Pain may last for a few minutes to 24 hours after ejaculation.
What causes painful ejaculation?
Any condition that causes inflammation or an infection of the organs involved in ejaculation or the surrounding structures, such as prostatitis, and retrograde ejaculation may cause painful ejaculation.
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be infectious or non-infectious. Symptoms of Prostatitis include painful ejaculation & urination, erectile dysfunction and constant urge to urinate.
Surgery
If you have previously undergone surgeries near your pelvic area, like radical prostatectomy. These previous surgeries can leave damage your semen transportation duct or urine duct. And cause painful ejaculation and retrograde ejaculation .
Sexually Transmitted Infection
Sexually transmitted infections are the most common cause of painful ejaculation and pain during urination in men. Some common STIs that can cause painful ejaculation include trichomoniasis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Epididymo – Orchitis
Epididymo-orchitis is an infection that affects the tube that carries sperm from the testicles called epididymis testicles. A bacterial infection usually causes it, often by the same bacteria that cause urinary tract infections or in some cases, caused by STIs. Symptoms of Epididymo-orchitis include pain, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area, as well as fever and flu-like symptoms in men. One of the Common symptoms of epididymal-orchitis man notice is painful ejaculation. If left untreated, Epididymo-orchitis can also cause male infertility issues that’s why it is necessary to seek proper diagnosis and treatment for Epididymo – Orchitis
Ureteral Stricture
Ureteral Stricture is a condition where the lumen of a person’s urethra becomes narrow, resulting in restricted urine flow, which causes pain during urination and ejaculation. Any Previous Inflammation can lead to scarring, making the urethra hard and difficult to pass urine through. The most common causes of urethral Stricture include tumours, trauma, infections, the use of urethral devices, and complicated surgeries.
Cysts or Stones
Cysts or Stones in the ejaculation duct develop due to prostatitis, chlamydia, prostate tuberculosis, and other pathogens. It can block ejaculation ducts in males and cause pain during ejaculation and urination.
Antidepressants Medicines
Some, time use of Antidepressants, Medicines like SSRIs(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) & tetracyclines cause sexual dysfunction and painful ejaculation as a side-effect.
Nerve Injuries and Damage
Nerve injuries and any accident or impact near the pelvic region can cause a painful erection. Some medical conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) and diabetes can also cause Nerve damage.
When to Call Your Doctor
The doctor should assess the cause of the pain and treat as appropriate. The treatment might include antibiotics, anti inflammatories or just watchful waiting.
Painful ejaculation can cause many problems, like problems in your sexual life and day-to-day life. However, when you see the following, you should visit an andrologist for treatment.
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Pain During ejaculation and urination
- Trouble controlling urine flow
How Painful Ejaculation is Diagnosed?
Before pursuing the treatment of Painful Ejaculation, your doctor will diagnose your condition to find out the exact cause behind your pain. These diagnosis procedures may consist of basic questions and laboratory tests for accurate assessment.
Questions Doctors may ask you:-
- How long are you having pain during your ejaculation?
- Do you also feel pain or discomfort during urination?
- How long does your pain last?
- Does your urine and semen look normal?
- Do you feel pain in your pelvis area?
- Have you had unprotected sex recently?
- Have you taken treatment for cancer?
- Do your family members have prostate-related problems (father or brother)?
- Are you taking any medication?
- Do you have diabetes?
Diagnosis and test you may need to take based on your answers to the above questions:
- Urine test – urine test is done to check for infection in the urinary tract.
- Ultrasound and CT Scan – This method is done to visually diagnose the blockage and abnormalities in the urinary tract, prostate inflammation and nerve damage.
- Prostate-specific antigen test to check prostate inflammation like prostatitis and prostate cancer.
How is painful ejaculation treated?
The doctor should assess the cause of the pain and treat it as appropriate. These can be performed through a urine test to check for infection in the urinary system. Sometimes doctors may ask you to go through an ultrasound & Ct scan to check the severity of the infection and problem in the urinary tract.
The treatment might include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories or just watchful waiting in case of infections, prostatitis and STIs caused by painful ejaculation.
If painful ejaculation happens due to some cases of prostatitis or other structural deformities like retrograde ejaculation, Cysts or Stones or Ureteral Stricture. Then it can be resolved through a combination of surgeries and medication.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Painful Ejaculation
1. Which is the Best Place to Get Painful Ejaculation Treatment in India?
Ans- Iash India is the best place to get affordable and assured Painful Ejaculation Treatment in India. Iash India has a team of world-renowned andrologist and sexologists led by Dr Chirag Bhandari. They are here to provide expert treatment on painful ejaculation.
2. How Much Is It Cost to Get Painful Ejaculation Treatment in India?
Ans- Infection and STD-related medicine and treatment costs may vary from RS 2000 to Rs 8000, including doctors’ fees; however, in the case of prostate-related surgery for painful ejaculation, it can cost up to RS. 1,50,000
3. What is The Best Anti-Inflammatory for Prostatitis?
The most common Anti-Inflammatory for Prostatitis is the Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines ibuprofen or naproxen, which work well with hot soaking baths.
