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| Characteristic | Anejaculation | Dry Orgasm |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | The inability to ejaculate semen, even though a man may be able to produce sperm. | A type of anejaculation where a man climaxes but does not release any semen. |
| Types | - Situational: Occurs in certain situations - Total: Never able to ejaculate semen. | A specific type of anejaculation, distinct from retrograde ejaculation. |
| Causes | - Spinal cord injuries - Conditions affecting the nervous system - Surgical procedures (e.g., prostate removal). | - Testosterone deficiency - Blocked sperm ducts - Certain medications. |
| Symptoms | - Primary symptom: Inability to release semen during orgasm - Can lead to infertility issues. | - Primary symptom: Absence of semen release during orgasm - Can affect ability to conceive. |
The key differences are:
- Anejaculation involves the inability to release semen, while dry orgasm involves the absence of semen release during orgasm.
- Anejaculation can be situational or total, while dry orgasm is a specific type of anejaculation.
- Anejaculation can be caused by a broader range of factors, including spinal cord injuries and surgical procedures, while dry orgasm is often caused by hormonal imbalances, blocked sperm ducts, or certain medications.
- Anejaculation can lead to infertility issues, while dry orgasm primarily affects the ability to conceive due to the absence of semen release during orgasm.
