PAINFUL EJACULATION OR PAIN AFTER EJACULATING
WHAT THIS SYMPTOM USUALLY MEANS
Pain after ejaculation usually signals prostatitis, urethritis, infection, or cysts.
MOST COMMON CAUSES
MILD
• Mild urethral irritation
MEDICAL
• Prostatitis
• BPH with inflammation
• Urethritis
• Seminal vesicle infection (rare in dogs)
EMERGENCY
• Prostatic abscess
• Severe infection with fever
RED FLAGS
• Crying out
• Blood in semen
• Fever
• Swelling
• If unsure, treat as urgent.
AT-HOME CARE
• Prevent further breeding attempts
• Monitor urination
WHAT A VETERINARIAN WILL CHECK
• Prostate exam
• Semen analysis (if needed)
• Ultrasound
• Cultures
MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSES
• Prostatitis
• BPH irritation
• Urethritis
WHEN TO SCHEDULE A VISIT
Today: any post-ejaculate pain
LONGEVITY IMPACT
Chronic inflammation increases systemic disease burden.
LONGEVITY CONSULT
Recommended for intact males.