Painful ejaculation is when you experience painful, burning sensations during or after ejaculation.
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01 Dec 2023
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Dr Ravind Pandher
What is painful ejaculation?
Pain after ejaculation
EjaculationDischarge of semen from the penis during sexual climax (orgasm).
usually comes from the parts of your body that are involved in ejaculation of semen
SemenFluid that is ejaculated from the penis during sexual activity; contains sperm and other fluids from the testes, prostate and seminal vesicles.
(the prostate, testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory duct, bulbourethral glands, and/or penis).
We think painful ejaculation affects somewhere between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 men, but the true incidence is unknown because some men affected by it probably don’t mention it or seek help.
Some conditions increase your likelihood of experiencing painful ejaculation. Rates of painful ejaculation are between 1 in 3 to 1 in 10 in men
There may be a psychological cause of painful ejaculation
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There are medications available to treat painful ejaculation.
Surgical or transurethral procedures to remove stones blocking the ejaculatory duct
Ejaculatory ductThe part of the male reproductive tract where the vas deferens joins with the seminal vesicle and passes through the prostate.
can effectively relieve symptoms if such a blockage is the cause of your painful ejaculation.
If nerve irritation is the cause of your painful ejaculation, minimising the time you spend sitting might help. Your doctor can help you to work out what’s causing your painful ejaculations and find a treatment that suits you.
If treatment of your painful ejaculation is not effective, you should discuss further options with your doctor.
Painful ejaculation may go away by itself after one to two years, but that’s a long time to wait for something that might seriously affect your wellbeing.
What to do about painful ejaculation
It’s unlikely there’s anything you can do without the help of your doctor to relieve your painful ejaculation, so your best course of action is to make an appointment to see them as soon as possible.
What questions should I ask my GP about painful ejaculation?
What treatments for painful ejaculation do you think would be most effective for me?
How long after I start treatment should I expect improvement?
When should I come back to see you about my painful ejaculation?
EjaculationDischarge of semen from the penis during sexual climax (orgasm).
usually comes from the parts of your body that are involved in ejaculation of semen
SemenFluid that is ejaculated from the penis during sexual activity; contains sperm and other fluids from the testes, prostate and seminal vesicles.
(the prostate, testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory duct, bulbourethral glands, and/or penis).
We think painful ejaculation affects somewhere between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 men, but the true incidence is unknown because some men affected by it probably don’t mention it or seek help.
Some conditions increase your likelihood of experiencing painful ejaculation. Rates of painful ejaculation are between 1 in 3 to 1 in 10 in men
There may be a psychological cause of painful ejaculation
A trusted source
Translational<span data-content='<strong>Andrology</strong>The study of the functions and diseases specific to males, especially of the reproductive organs. The equivalent to gynaecology for women.'> Andrology </span>and Urology
There are medications available to treat painful ejaculation.
Surgical or transurethral procedures to remove stones blocking the ejaculatory duct
Ejaculatory ductThe part of the male reproductive tract where the vas deferens joins with the seminal vesicle and passes through the prostate.
can effectively relieve symptoms if such a blockage is the cause of your painful ejaculation.
If nerve irritation is the cause of your painful ejaculation, minimising the time you spend sitting might help. Your doctor can help you to work out what’s causing your painful ejaculations and find a treatment that suits you.
If treatment of your painful ejaculation is not effective, you should discuss further options with your doctor.
Painful ejaculation may go away by itself after one to two years, but that’s a long time to wait for something that might seriously affect your wellbeing.
What to do about painful ejaculation
It’s unlikely there’s anything you can do without the help of your doctor to relieve your painful ejaculation, so your best course of action is to make an appointment to see them as soon as possible.
What questions should I ask my GP about painful ejaculation?
What treatments for painful ejaculation do you think would be most effective for me?
How long after I start treatment should I expect improvement?
When should I come back to see you about my painful ejaculation?
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