What causes low semen volume during ejaculation?
Apr 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Introduction
Low semen volume may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions, such as seminal vesiculitis or prostatitis, and targeted treatments should be selected based on the underlying cause. Besides these reasons, it could also result from hypopituitarism. It's important to maintain emotional stability and avoid excessive anxiety. Seek prompt medical attention if the condition becomes severe.
Reduced ejaculation volume may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as seminal vesiculitis or prostatitis. The appropriate treatment approach depends on the underlying cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
If sexual activity is frequent or long-term masturbation occurs, repeated ejaculation can lead to insufficient semen production, resulting in reduced ejaculate volume. Reducing the frequency of sexual activity and discontinuing masturbation appropriately will usually allow natural recovery after a period of time.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Seminal Vesiculitis
Seminal vesiculitis can reduce clotting factors within the seminal vesicles and may even impair semen production, leading to symptoms such as low semen volume, hematospermia (blood in semen), and painful ejaculation. Treatment may include medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, cefuroxime axetil tablets, or ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, taken under medical supervision.
2. Prostatitis
Prostatitis can affect the secretion and expulsion of prostatic fluid. A reduction in prostatic fluid, which is a component of semen, leads to decreased ejaculate volume. Treatment may involve medications such as ofloxacin capsules, ampicillin capsules, or azithromycin capsules, taken according to medical advice.
In addition to the above causes, reduced ejaculation volume may also result from hypopituitarism. It is important to maintain emotional stability and avoid excessive anxiety. Seek timely medical attention if symptoms become severe.
