The condition of ejaculating too quickly during sexual activity, unable to control or delay ejaculation, ejaculating within a short time after penetration, is one of the sexual problems found in men that causes frustration, anxiety, and distress that may lead to sexual relationship problems. Some who want to have children may ask, “Can you have children if you ejaculate quickly?” or lose confidence, leading to reduced or avoided sexual activity. However, premature ejaculation can be treated and cured if the cause is known and treated correctly.
The cause of premature ejaculation may come from both physical and psychological factors. Initial treatment may be self-care, but if it occurs regularly and affects the couple’s life, the patient may consult a doctor for appropriate treatment. Men who ejaculate quickly will have more difficulty conceiving but still have the ability to father children, which can be improved with therapy or medication.
Is premature ejaculation common?
Premature ejaculation is a common condition and can occur at various ages. About 20–30% of men cannot control the timing of ejaculation. This not only affects sexual satisfaction, lowers self-esteem, and reduces sexual desire but also impacts male fertility.
Premature ejaculation makes it difficult for the egg and sperm to meet, so the chance of pregnancy is low. However, unlike other ejaculation disorders that significantly affect male fertility, such as delayed ejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, or intercourse without ejaculation, premature ejaculation makes conception difficult but still possible.
Mild premature ejaculation
Men can still ejaculate into the vagina, and if the sperm produced is healthy, fertilization can still occur. Cases where pregnancy cannot happen are when ejaculation is too premature, sperm cannot enter the vagina, and the fertilization process is affected, especially when the penis just touches or enters the vagina and ejaculates so quickly that the egg cannot meet the sperm, making natural pregnancy impossible.
However, premature ejaculation is not a dangerous disease and can be treated in many ways depending on the cause. Some main causes include genetic factors, hyperthyroidism, erectile dysfunction, chronic prostatitis, and depression.
Additionally, psychological stress, fatigue, lack of bedroom experience, or psychological shock can cause ejaculation disorders and uncontrollable ejaculation. It can also result from quick masturbation habits, staying up late, sitting still, and eating an unbalanced diet.
Self-care for a healthy lifestyle
Men should receive proper nutrition, exercise, and rest. Eat a varied and nutritious diet, increasing foods good for men such as seafood (oysters, crab, shrimp, fish, etc.), meat, eggs, milk, cereals, nuts, watermelon, oranges, pomelo, asparagus, and chives. Limit stimulants, alcohol, and quit smoking. Sports training such as Kegel exercises, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and squats help men increase vitality and improve control ability.
Signs of infertility
- Low semen volume or ejaculation problems
- Erectile dysfunction
- History of testicular infection or surgery in the scrotal area, which affects ejaculation
- History of sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, which may cause narrowing of the seminal ducts, leading to sperm production problems
Causes from the male side (Male Factor)
- Sperm problems such as low sperm count or no sperm detected in semen. Semen analysis helps assess sperm health, shape, concentration, and motility under a microscope. Even if the male has sperm problems, he can still have children if the cause is clearly diagnosed for proper and appropriate treatment.
- Infections in the reproductive and genital systems such as prostatitis, genital herpes, gonorrhea, which may cause narrowing of the seminal ducts, leading to sperm production problems.
- Low sex hormone levels (Hypogonadism) causing the testes to function abnormally.
- Varicocele (enlarged veins in the spermatic cord) obstructing sperm movement.
- Diseases affecting fertility such as liver disease, kidney disease, sickle cell anemia, etc.
- Deficiency of certain substances such as folic acid or lycopene found in green leafy vegetables and tomatoes.
- Sexual problems such as premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction.
- Lifestyle factors such as radiation therapy, exposure to toxins like lead or pesticides, drug use, alcohol consumption, smoking, and excessive exercise can lower testosterone levels and reduce sperm production. Frequent hot baths also contribute to male infertility.
Summary: Can you have children if you ejaculate quickly?
From my own experience, I am a man who ejaculates quickly but have one child already. However, before having a child, you must take good care of your health because infertility is a common condition nowadays.
Due to changes in lifestyle, couples who want children and have regular unprotected intercourse for more than one year without pregnancy are considered infertile. Couples planning to have children should consult a doctor promptly to identify the exact cause of infertility.
If anyone is still concerned about their premature ejaculation, you can consult Dr. Beer first because he can permanently fix premature ejaculation. You can be confident that you will not be disappointed! You can contact the nearest branch or inquire further via the clinic’s Line .
