Electroejaculation

Electroejaculation

Electroejaculation is a procedure used to obtain semen samples from sexually mature male mammals. The procedure is applied for breeding programs and research purposes in various species, as well as in the treatment of anejaculation and ejaculatory dysfunction in human males.

Electroejaculation is usually carried out under a general anesthetic. An electric probe is inserted into the rectum adjacent to the prostate. The probe delivers a slight electric current that stimulates nearby nerves, resulting in contraction of the pelvic muscles and ejaculation. This procedure is used frequently with large mammals, particularly bulls and some domestic animals, as well as humans who have certain types of paralysis or erectile dysfunction.

Application to Endangered Species Conservation

The procedure has been adopted and modified as an assisted reproduction technique for managing endangered species, to ensure the production of offspring from incompatible pairs of animals where artificial insemination is feasible. [http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/bms/640_RM_endangsld.pdf]

External links

* [http://www.malereproduction.com/19_electroejaculation.html Center for Male Reproduction]
* Handbook of Andrology - [http://www.andrologysociety.com/resources/handbook/ch.17.asp How is fertility assessed in domestic animals?]
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* [http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/reprod/semeneval/collection.html Semen Collection Techniques]


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