Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

It appears that your problem could be indicative of "retrograde ejaculation". This is a condition where ejaculation takes place, but instead of the semen being passed out, it gets ejaculated backwards into the urinary bladder. The main symptom of retrograde ejaculation is 'dry orgasms' i.e. the person may experience the sensation of orgasm, but ejaculation is absent.

Retrograde ejaculation can be caused due to side effects of certain medication, like anti-depressants, anti-hypertensives, etc. There are also certain herbs with anti-depressant properties (like Ginko Biloba, etc.) which can cause retrograde ejaculation.

Now, Giloi herb is claimed to have multiple medicinal properties, including an anti-depressant effect. There is no proper scienticif data available about the side effects of this herb, but it is possible that your problem could be a result of its side effect.

I would advise you to stop taking the Giloi herb. Also drink plenty of fluids and temporarily refrain from masturbation for a few days. If your problem still keeps recurring after this, then you need to see a urologist for a detailed examination and further evaluation.

Wish you all the best.

- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar

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Hello again and thanks for writing in.

I have gone through the articles which you had quoted. Both of them are studies carried out in animals (rats). The side effects which this herb can produce in humans is unpredictable and not clearly proven, but like I had mentioned before, it is possible that this herb can cause adverse effects on the sexual functioning of human beings.

Now, such side effects are mostly reversible and hence your sexual functioning should return to normal after a while. So, you don't have to worry that you will become impotent or that your fertility will be affected. There is no specific medication to "reverse" the effects as such, but you can try Vitamin E - which is a medication with powerful anti-oxidant properties and is usually given to combat fertility problems.

So, please relax and don't worry too much. Like I said, just take plenty of fluids and fruit juices, eat a balanced & nutritious diet, and refrain from masturbation for a few days. Your sexual problem should settle down on its own soon.

Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar

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Best wishes,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist & Sexologist

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