Electroejaculation in spinal cord injury patients: simplified new equipment and technique

J Urol. 1990 Feb;143(2):305-7. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39940-8.

Abstract

A new simplified electrostimulation system for rectal probe electroejaculation has been developed and tested 17 times in 13 patients. Seminal emissions were obtained easily from 13 of 17 studies and partial emissions were obtained in 4. Patients with cauda equina and conus lesions with partial intact sensorium also could achieve successful ejaculation by longer stimulation from 2 to 5 minutes with lower currents that could be maintained easily and were tolerated by the patient--a feature unique to our new computerized equipment. The simplicity of operation reduces the number of trained personnel for an electrostimulation procedure, which can be done even in an outpatient setting.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ejaculation / physiology*
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / instrumentation
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Insemination, Artificial
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Paraplegia / physiopathology
  • Paraplegia / rehabilitation*
  • Penile Erection / physiology
  • Semen