How Meat Is Toxic for Your Colon

How Meat Is Toxic for Your Colon

Meat in its natural state is not totally harmful. The thing is, we don’t often get it in its natural state, and common preparation methods for the food makes it even worse for human health http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=31834. Consider the changes that cows go through before they come to us. Questionable medications, antibiotics, pesticide laden and GMO feed…all of this can be passed on to humans.



The Problem with Meat

There’s a heated debate regarding the health benefits–or lack thereof–of eating meat. On one end, grass-fed beef may contain higher amounts of omega-3shttp://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33213, protein, and vitamin B12; however, meat has also been implicated in colon cancer and heart disease. [1] [2] These effects are seen in greater amounts when connected to processed meats treated with nitrates as well as those meats that have been cooked at high temperatures. [3] [4] Here’s some of the issues with conventional meat:

Hormones

Hormones such as recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) and recombinant bovine somatropin (rBST) are commonly given to cattle and poultry to increase meat content. [5] Steroids and antibiotics are also given to keep cows relatively free from disease, especially if they’re in confined conditions. There is also some debate that hormones in conventional livestock could be contributing to irregular growth patterns in children and even adults.



Antibiotics

Infections are rampant because cows are kept in such close proximity to one another. So, along with the hormones, cows are fed large amounts of antibiotics to fight off inevitable infections. The trouble is, these antibiotics http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=32983 could be contributing to the antibiotic resistance crisis that is hitting the developing world. [6] To compound the problems with raising cows, the calves are fed the blood and other slaughterhouse wastes from slaughtered cows to provide them with protein. Really, whatever health concerns the cow may have had (worms, cancerous tumors) is recycled back into the next generation of cattle, pigs, and chickens.

Rendered Food

If all that isn’t bad enough, there is food stuffs called “rendered” food, which is what people feed to their pets. It’s also stuff that’s fed to livestock, which means it winds up in your supermarket, then on your plate, and ultimately inside your body. Rendered food is produced from the cooking of dead and sometimes rotting animal carcasses. [7] The animals include cattle, pigs, chickens, and whatever else that inadvertently gets caught in the mix. And it includes whatever is in and on the animals already, like antibiotics, euthanasia chemicals, pesticides http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=117&t=32640, and so much more.

Protecting Your Health

The best strategy to protect your health is to reduce or eliminate meat from your diet. If you must eat meat, choose varieties that are grass fed or free range, and purchase from local farmers you can trust. The argument for wild game makes a lot of sense but, because of environmental pollution http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=33517, even that has its risks. [8]

Have you given up meat? How do you feel? Please let us know your experience in the comments!

by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM



References:

1. Cymthia A. Daley, Amber Abbott, Patrick S. Doyle, Glenn A. Nader, and Stephanie Larson. A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beefhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2846864/. Nutr J. 2010; 9: 10. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-9-10.

2. Santarelli RL, Pierre F, Corpet DE. Processed meat and colorectal cancer: a review of epidemiologic and experimental evidencehttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18444144. Nutr Cancer. 2008;60(2):131-44. doi: 10.1080/01635580701684872.

3. Dellavalle CT, Xiao Q, Yang G, et al. Dietary nitrate and nitrite intake and risk of colorectal cancer in the Shanghai Women’s Health Studyhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24242755. Int J Cancer. 2014 Jun 15;134(12):2917-26. doi: 10.1002/ijc.28612.

4. Samaneh Ghasemian, Karamatollah Rezaei, Reza Abedini, Hashem Poorazarang, and Fatemeh Ghaziani. Investigation of different parameters on acrylamide (http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=33722) production in the fried beef burger using Taguchi experimental designhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931869/. J Food Sci Technol. 2014 Mar; 51(3): 440-448. doi: 10.1007/s13197-011-0514-x.

5. Buonomo FC, Baile CA. Recombinant bovine somatropin stimulates short term increases in growth rate and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) in chickenshttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3224522. Domest Anim Endocrinol. 1988 Jul;5(3):219-29.

6. Review on Antimicrobial Resistance. Review on Antimicrobial Resistance: Takling drug-resistant infections globally http://amr-review.org/. Review on Antimicrobial Resistance.

7. Pet Food Industry. Nutro Co. scientist discusses using poultry by-products as petfood ingredients http://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/2592-nutro-co-scientist-discusses-using-poultry-by-products-as-petfood-ingredients. Pet Food Industry.

8. Scott Streater. Wild Meat Raises Lead Exposure http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wild-game-deer-venison-condors-meat-lead-ammunition-ban/. Scientific American.

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Stinging Nettle for Prostate Health

Stinging Nettle for Prostate Health

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/bb/prostateglandenlargement.php afflicts many men as they agehttp://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=107&t=29361. Studies have shown 50% of men between 51-60, and 90% of men over 80 suffer from this benign enlargement of the prostate. [2] While it may be termed benign, it comes with unpleasant side effects such as a frequent urge to urinate, especially at night, and the potential for developing into more serious prostate issues.

A recent study of 100 BPH patients found that stinging nettle effective in reducing prostate size as well as the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. [3] This result corresponds to previous studies which reported reduced prostate size and serum PSA (prostate specific antigen). [4] In fact, stinging nettle has performed so well against BPH that even mainstream sources have taken notice. [5]



Stinging Nettle and Urinary Tract health

For many men, especially older men http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33061, lower urinary tract problems are common. Symptoms include a frequent, urgent need to urinate http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33553 with a poor stream and often an incomplete voiding of the bladder. Stinging nettle was tested along with saw palmetto and pinus pinaster as a means to remedy these issues. Stinging nettle, along with the other herbs tested, reduced the symptoms in 85% of the patients. These patients specifically noted a significant reduction in the painful and irritating symptoms. [6]

Why Does Stinging Nettle Work?

Researchers are working to better understand the mechanisms behind stinging nettle’s success against BPH and urinary tract problems. A recent 2013 study found that stinging nettle possessed compounds that may inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. [7] This enzyme converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent androgen hormone associated with prostate enlargement, low testosterone levels in older men, and hair loss. A majority of this conversion occurs in the prostate and hair follicles. By reducing the conversion of testosterone, these areas do not suffer from the androgenizing effects that result when DHT is present.



Stinging Nettle and Prostate Health

Further research will certainly confirm how stinging nettle works to alleviate the symptoms of BPH and reduce prostate swelling and enlargement. Based on its success to date, studies of stinging nettle have proven its effectiveness and it has lived up to its reputation as a mainstay in folk and alternative medicine. [8] Based on these findings, stinging nettle could be play a role in supplementation by men seeking to maintain prostate health http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33059.

Have you used stinging nettle to support your prostate? If so, please weigh in and leave a comment to share your experience with us.

by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM

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References:

1. Namazi N, Esfanjani AT, Heshmati J, Bahrami A. The effect of hydro alcoholic Nettle (Urtica dioica) extracts on insulin sensitivity and some inflammatory indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized double-blind control trial http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22303583. Pak J Biol Sci. 2011 Aug 1;14(15):775-9.

2. Tanagho ER, Mcaninch JE. Smith’s general urology. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2008.

3. Alireza Ghorbanibirgani, Ali Khalili,Laleh Zamani. The Efficacy of Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica) in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Randomized Double-Blind Study in 100 Patients http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3589769/. Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2013 January; 15(1): 9–10. Published online 2013 January 5. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.2386.

4. Safarinejad MR. Urtica dioica for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover studyhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16635963. J Herb Pharmacother. 2005;5(4):1-11.

5. Chrubasik JE, Roufogalis BD, Wagner H, Chrubasik S. A comprehensive review on the stinging nettle effect and efficacy profileshttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17509841. Part II: urticae radix. Phytomedicine. 2007 Aug;14(7-8):568-79. Epub 2007 May 16.

6. Pavone C, Abbadessa D, Tarantino ML, Oxenius I, Laganà A, Lupo A, Rinella M. [Associating Serenoa repens, Urtica dioica and Pinus pinaster. Safety and efficacy in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20890858. Prospective study on 320 patients]. Urologia. 2010 Jan-Mar;77(1):43-51.

7. Nahata A, Dixit VK. Evaluation of 5?-reductase inhibitory activity of certain herbs useful as antiandrogens http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23710567. Andrologia. 2013 May 26. doi: 10.1111/and.12115.

8. Dar SA, Ganai FA, Yousuf AR, Balkhi MU, Bhat TM, Sharma P. Pharmacological and toxicological evaluation of Urtica dioica http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23036051. Pharm Biol. 2013 Feb;51(2):170-80. doi: 10.3109/13880209.2012.715172. Epub2012 Oct 5.

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Estrogen Plays Surprise Role in Breast Cancer Treatment

Estrogen Plays Surprise Role in Breast Cancer Treatment

Researchers report that the paradoxical strategy of treating breast cancers http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/cc/breastcancer.php that have become resistant to anti-estrogen therapies with estrogen actually shrank some tumors.



Not only that, but the estrogen made some of the tumors sensitive to anti-estrogen drugs once again.

The findings, reported in the Aug. 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, are preliminary, one expert cautioned.

"It's an interesting observation, but it needs to be expanded into a large trial," said Dr. Jay Brooks, chairman of hematology/oncology at Ochsner Health System in Baton Rouge, La. "There's probably something biologically going on here that we don't quite understand. The question is, can we translate this into really clinically meaningful responses?"

"The history of treating patients with estrogen goes back to the 1940s when physicians started to treat patients with advanced breast cancer with diethylstilbestrol or DES [a synthetic estrogen]," explained Dr. Matthew Ellis, a professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, an oncologist with the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis and a co-author of the study. "The ancient literature is full of grainy photographs with lung metastases or local, advanced breast cancer or bone metastases getting better with this paradoxical treatment."

That treatment protocol was displaced by the anti-estrogen therapy tamoxifen in the 1970s. And tamoxifen http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=17294&start=0&view=print is now being replaced by stronger anti-estrogen drugs known as aromatase inhibitors.



"These drugs are a little more effective than tamoxifen http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=113&t=2566 ... so now you have a large population of patients with advanced breast cancer who have experienced treatment often with both estrogen-lowering agents," Ellis said. "We hypothesized that some of these patients could go back to estrogen therapy, but at a lower dose than anything looked at before."

"Giving estrogen actually was a standard-of-care practice prior to tamoxifen approval http://www.dreddyclinic.com/online_recources/articles/disease/breast_cancer.htm, so this trial simply confirms previously known knowledge, that estrogen can be used to treat metastatic hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women," said Dr. Ramona Swaby, an assistant professor of medical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.

To try to prove the point that lower doses of estrogen might work, 66 women with metastatic breast cancer and estrogen-receptor-positive tumors were randomized to receive either 6 milligrams or 30 milligrams of oral estradiol (estrogen) each day. All women had been treated previously with an aromatase inhibitor but their disease returned.

"The 30-milligram dose produces estrogen levels typical of pregnancy, and the 6-milligram dose produces levels of non-pregnant premenopausal women [who are ovulating]," Ellis said.

The two doses were similar in effectiveness, with tumors shrinking or not growing in about 30 percent of the women.

But those taking the higher dose had more negative side effects than those in the lower-dose group, as well as a poorer quality of life, making the lower dose the overall winner.

Meanwhile, the researchers also found that they could predict which tumors would respond based on results from positron emission tomography (PET) scans taken before and after the treatment. Tumors that glowed more brightly were much more likely to respond to the estrogen treatment, according to the study.

Some of the cancers later recurred, but about a third of these women then responded again to aromatase inhibitors.

Ellis also noted that 6 milligrams of estrogen costs only about $1 a day. 

No one yet knows why this effect is happens to certain women.

"The endocrine system is a complicated system of feedback loops and, under normal circumstances, women experience wild changes in estrogen levels, depending on whether they're menstruating, pregnant or postmenopausal," Ellis explained. "All this is regulated in an exquisite way, which we actually understand fairly well. These results mean the feedback loops may be corrupted in some ways."

Brooks agreed that it's "counterintuitive."

"The estrogen receptor on a cancer cell is not a simple thing," he said. "Aromatase inhibitors may somehow allow the cells to reactivate certain [hormone] receptors [on the tumor] that may actually be different than they were to start with."

The researchers said they were planning further studies to see which group of women might benefit most from the protocol.

More information

The National Cancer Institute has more on treating breast cancer.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/breast/Patient/page5

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What’s the Most Absorbable Form of B12?

What’s the Most Absorbable Form of B12?

For most people, getting enough vitamin B12 isn’t an issue. Processed foods are often fortified with cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of the nutrient. Still, many people are deficient in this vitamin because cyanocobalamin–and many other forms of B12, for that matter–is not highly absorbable. Veganism http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=31926, age, gastric surgery, gastrointestinal disorders, and pernicious anemiahttp://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/vv/vitamin_deficiency_anemia/vitamindeficiencyanemia_1.php are all factors that can reduce B12 absorption. In most cases, a B12 supplement is needed to replenish stores. The two most popular B12 supplements are cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin. Which one should you choose? Here are some facts to help you decide.



What is B12?

Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA synthesis, brain and nervous system function, and red blood cell formation. It’s also essential for heart healthhttp://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=106&t=32685 as it aids in the breakdown of homocysteine, an amino acid associated with cardiovascular disease. Although required for proper metabolic function, the human body does not create this vitamin and must obtain it through dietary sources. The most common sources include fish, liver, beef, eggs, cheese, and poultry.

Vitamin B12 Metabolic Pathway

Similar to other nutrients, B12 cannot survive stomach acid. Vitamin B12 in particular requires intrinsic factor http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33796, a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach and salivary glands. Intrinsic factor allows B12 to pass through the stomach and into the small intestine. Once there, intrinsic factor is dissolved and B12 binds with another protein, transcobalamin II, for transit into the blood. [1]



Why is Methylcobalamin Absorbed the Best?

Methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin are the two natural, active forms of vitamin B12. Methylcobalamin specifically absorbs easily since it is the principal circulating form of B12. As the circulating form, it can cross into the bloodstream sublingually; however, only about 1% of the ingested dose is absorbed. Methylcobalamin is the most bioavailable form, as this form requires little to no conversion and crosses easily through every aspect of B12’s metabolic pathway.

Does Methylcobalamin Promote Better Health?

Methylcobalamin does not require a methyl group from the body for absorption, saving metabolic energy and cellular resources. The body uses methyl groups to stabilize free radicals and remove toxins, so it is crucial that we’re doing all we can to reserve these groups. Methylation also plays a role in protecting the brain. Methyl groups reduce the impact of dietary glutamate, a non-essential protein known to cause neural damage. So, using methylcobalamin allows the body to retain its ever-so-important methyl groups for toxin removal and health support.

Added Benefits

Researchers have identified methylcobalamin as the preferred form of B12 supplementation http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=32684 for patients with impaired kidney function, [2] and according to a double-blind study, methylcobalamin also aids in relieving sleep disorders. [3]

One Final Thought

Vitamin B12 is essential for life. For anyone who needs to supplement with B12, methylcobalamin offers a highly-efficient option. The fact that it adds methyl groups and encourages proper methylation may be ideal for many who may already be suffering from symptoms of B12 deficiency http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33584. The European Food Safety Authority reports that the combination of methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin is the best and safest representation of naturally occurring vitamin B-12. Consider taking a supplement like VeganSafe™ B-12 http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33585 (which has 80% methylcobalamin and 20% adenosylcobalamin). Have you used methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin? Please share how it has affected your life.



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References:

1. Quadros EV. Advances in the understanding of cobalamin assimilation and metabolism http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19832808. Br J Haematol. 2010 Jan;148(2):195-204. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2009.07937.x.

2. Spence JD. B vitamin therapy for homocysteine: renal function and vitamin B12 determine cardiovascular outcomes http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23449527. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2013 Mar 1;51(3):633-7. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2012-0465.

3. Takahashi K1, Okawa M, Matsumoto M, et al. Double-blind test on the efficacy of methylcobalamin on sleep-wake rhythm disordershttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10459691. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1999 Apr;53(2):211-3.

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Beyond ED: Are You Aware of These Sex Spoilers?

Beyond ED: Are You Aware of These Sex Spoilers?

Erectile dysfunction isn't the only sexual health issue for men. But the good news is that there's help — whether your issue is common or not.

While erectile dysfunction http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/ee/erectiledysfunction.php affects about 30 million American men, it is, unfortunately, just one of the types of male sexual dysfunction. "When you include more common sexual dysfunctions, like premature ejaculation and occasional erectile dysfunction http://bit.ly/treatment-for-ed, just about every man has had a sexual health issue at some time," points out Drogo Montague, MD, professor of surgery and urology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. What else can go wrong? Read on and find it.

Anorgasmia

If your libido is normal and you can achieve an erection, but you can't have an orgasm even with adequate stimulation, you be suffering from anorgasmia. Studies suggest that between 2 and 5 percent of men experience this sexual dysfunction at some time; and it’s more common in gay men than in straight men. The cause is more likely to be psychological than physical, although nerve damage can be a factor. Treatment of anorgasmia will depend on the root cause.

Erectile Dysfunction

If you have trouble getting or sustaining an erection that is firm enough to have sexual intercourse, you could have ED. Men are much more likely to have ED as they age — before age 60, it affects only about 4 percent of men. "Thirty years ago, men did not complain about ED, and if they did, they were told it was psychological,” says John S. Wheeler, MD, professor of urology at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. “The good news is that almost all men can now be helped with medications or other treatments."

Exertional Headache

If you’re able to have sex without any problems but get a severe headache shortly afterward, you could have exertional headache syndrome. According to a Norwegian study, exertional headaches affect up to 12 percent of the population. You might notice you also get them following other types of, nonsexual, physical exertion; and if you get migraines http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/mm/migraine.php, you’re more at risk for this type of headache. In rare cases, exertional headaches can be caused by brain abnormalities, and your doctor might order a special brain imaging study. But in most cases no cause is ever identified, and an anti-inflammatory type of pain reliever is prescribed.

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

If you are an otherwise healthy guy, but you just don’t have a desire for sex, you could be suffering from hypoactive sexual desire disorder. "The more common name for this disorder is decreased libido,” says Dr. Montague. “It’s fairly common, and it can have many causes." Up to 15 percent of men may experience this problem. The root could be physical or psychological and treatments range from male hormone therapy to psychological counseling.

Hypogonadism

If your sex drive http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=33552 is low and you also have a depressed mood, trouble concentrating, and loss of muscle mass, you could have hypogonadism. "Primary hypogonadism is caused by failure of the testicles to produce enough testosterone,” explains Montague. “Secondary hypogonadism is caused by failure of the pituitary gland in the brain to stimulate hormone production. In other words, the problem could be in the thermostat or in the furnace." Treatment may include testosterone replacement therapy through an injection, patch or gel.

Low T

Symptoms of low testosterone, simply called low T, are the same as those for hypogonadism; in fact, hypogonadism and low T are different names for the same disorder. There is a natural decline in men's testosterone that starts after age 30. "Testosterone levels peak at about age 18,” explains Dr. Wheeler. “Even though levels decline as men age, most men make enough testosterone to avoid any sexual dysfunction.” If you’re concerned, your doctor can check your testosterone level with a blood test. “Testosterone replacement therapy could be considered in men who have really low levels and severely reduced libido," adds Wheeler.

Peyronie's Disease

If your penis develops a painful bend when you get an erection, you could have Peyronie's disease http://www.dreddyclinic.com/findinformation/pp/peyroniesdisease.php. This disease is a rare cause of sexual dysfunction, affecting about 3 percent of men between age 30 and 80. You’ll likely notice scar tissue forming on the top or bottom of the penis that feels like a hard lump. "Injections of a drug called verapamil directly into the hard lesions of the penis reverse Peyronie's disease in about 80 to 90 percent of cases,” says Wheeler. “If injections do not work, surgery can be done."

Premature Ejaculation

If you have normal libido and maintain an erection, but you ejaculate before or very soon after starting intercourse, you could be experiencing premature ejaculation. "This is probably the number one sexual health complaint of men,” says Montague. “It is most common in younger men who have little experience in having sex with a partner." But it may also be an early warning for ED in older men, who find they need to rush to climax before their erection starts to give out, he adds. Most men can learn to control premature ejaculation without treatment.

Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome

If you have a normal sexual experience, but you get a flu-like illness after sex that lasts for several days, you could have a condition called post orgasmic illness syndrome or POIS. "This condition is rare — it may be more common in women and is very uncommon in men,” says Montague. “The cause is not well understood." A small study of 45 Dutch men published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine suggests that a sperm allergy may be to blame and that allergy treatment may offer some relief.

Retrograde Ejaculation

If you have normal libido, a normal erection, and a normal orgasm, but no ejaculation, you could have retrograde or inhibited ejaculation. "Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen goes back into the bladder, instead of coming out through the penis," explains Montague. This is usually caused by partial prostate surgery or a disease that affects the nerves supplying the prostate, such as diabetes. "Absence of ejaculation is usually seen in men who have had their prostate completely removed," he adds. As long as you’re not trying to have children, you don’t need to be treated for this condition.

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