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Change in Ejaculation
Why It's Happening:
"We don't know why there's a reduction in ejaculatory fluid in midlife, and ejaculations can become less forceful," says Drogo Montague, M.D., director of the Center for Sexual Function at the Cleveland Clinic Urological Institute. "This is quite normal, however." And it doesn't impair pleasure, he adds.
What You Can Do:
Decreased volume and force of ejaculation are normal effects of aging. Do keep in mind, however, that sperm remain strong (actually more concentrated), and that responsible birth control should be practiced.
An extremely small amount of fluid could indicate a serious condition, says Montague, in which case it would be wise to see a urologist.
Also see a urologist if you experience a complete lack of seminal fluid, known as dry orgasm. "There are two conditions associated with dry orgasm," says Montague. "These are called retrograde ejaculation and a failure of seminal emission. A urologist can test to see whether ejaculatory fluid is going back into the body or if there is no fluid itself."
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