No sperm in my cum

As I'm getting older, 43, I'm noticing that I don't have milky sperm in my cum. It's mostly slimy pre cum. Is this normal for a guy my age?

I'm taking a lot of medication for bi polar, adhd, and ptsd. Do you think the medication has a lot to do with it? I've lost my sex drive but that was expected with the meds I'm on but no sperm? I have had pain in my balls lately and went to the Dr for it. I have epididymitis, swelling of the tubes connecting your balls to your body. I hope they're not related. I've noticed this problem for a few months now, the pain is new.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks

You can't do a sperm count by visually inspecting your semen. Semen is a combination of fluids produced by the testicles, prostate and mostly the Seminal Vesicles. The fluid containing the sperm originates in the testicles and is only about 5% of the total volume.

If you have concerns about this, you should certainly consult a doctor to find out if this is a problem or just aging.

The meds can cause retrograde ejaculation where your cum is mostly going into the bladder. If you go off the meds it could take a while for it to get back to normal. But with anything do not just stop the meds make sure you follow the drs orders on those and you might have to step down off them slowly but you can tell them and they might be able to try another med for you.

I'm taking a lot of medication for bi polar, adhd, and ptsd. Do you think the medication has a lot to do with it? I've lost my sex drive but that was expected with the meds I'm on but no sperm?

With all of that said something tells me you're not exactly on the fast track to fathering a child anytime soon. The ball pain is more than a little alarming though.

If the meds are making you feel worse and negatively affecting your life worse than before you were prescribed them, could it be time to seek out a second opinion, about maybe, well...everything? 43 is really fucking young to be that miserable and dysfunctional in your life.

You need to see a urologist. Microscopic exam of your semen is needed and your epididymitis needs further investigation. You may have 2 separate conditions. You're right in that the mental medications can interfere with libido

I am not an expert in the working of sperm and such things however I know quiet alot about the brain and psych meds. I'm diagnosed with ADHD and I've suffered from anxiety, depression and other conditons.

ADHD-meds (Wywanse and immediate release dextro amphetamine) doens't kill or affect my sex drive, however SSRIs did. Cipralex(Lexapro) made it more difficult for me to ejaculate and Sertraline(Made it both more difficult for me to achieve erections and my ejaculate alot less.)

It took more than a year for me sexual function to fully return after quitting Cipralex(Lexapro):

So my answer to you is. Yes psych med certainly can have the effect which you mention

However ADHD-medication actually might increase my sex drive somewhat due to the extra energy.

I can speak to just about every antidepressant ever given to me as destroying any interest in anything sexual. As far as any sort of pain or anything physically feeling wrong don't put it off. I went to the Dr because my sack had swelled up a bit and felt really firm. It did not even hurt and it ended up being testicular cancer. I am fine now but I'm glad I went when I did.

With symptoms like those, I think I'd skip the play doc/medfet advice and go to a real doctor.

Just my 2¢.....

Because sperm is seen only with microscopic eyes, there is no way to detect it, correct. see a doctor and ask them if your that concerned . i would do the same thing .

Because sperm is seen only with microscopic eyes, there is no way to detect it, correct. see a doctor and ask them if your that concerned . i would do the same thing .

I don't get any pain but similarly I too have gone from ejaculating a fair amount of thick creamy cum to a tiny amount of clear stuff and if I orgasm again its virtually a sensation with no product

It is true that psyc meds can impede sexual arousal, especially those given for depression or anxiety. It's important to talk to the prescriber, usually a psychiatrist, can be a help. Sadly, those who don't take care of depression or bipolar are likely to have very serious problems.

Maybe it's the meds, or it could be retrograde ejaculation. Don't jump to any conclusions. Ask your doctor!

Many sources say that exercise is as good as any antidepressant.

The whole "chemical imbalance" thing has been challenged.

I'd do anything to avoid any of those meds.

I wonder how many people are put on antidepressants and it's not even true clinical depression.

The media makes us think that we have to feel happy all of the time, or something's wrong.

In the past, people expected life to be hard, and to struggle all of the time. Life can suck a lot.

Going out in nature and feeling the cool air, the sun on your back, and the sound of birds, can be wonderful.

What you eat can influence your whole day.

Joe Rogan has a podcast on this. He said what he eats influences him all day long, and I agree with that.

Clean eating helps clear the mind a lot.

^^That is a dangerous thing to advise. Clinic depression often requires meds. I hope anyone here suffering from it consults their doctor before ditching their meds.

Go talk to a real dr don’t mess around with your mental well being