Abstract
Penile vibratory stimulation (PVS) is the application of a vibrator(s) to the penis in order to elicit a reflex ejaculation in men who are anejaculatory. Its main application in in the field of fertility management in men who have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) which results in neurogenic anejaculation. The method is described in detail. Sperm obtained via PVS may be used in various assisted conception methods or for at-home insemination in some cases. Pregnancy rates using this sperm are similar to those seen in non-injured men without SCI.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Reproduction |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 397-402 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128151457 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- ART
- Assisted reproductive technologies
- Ejaculation
- Infertility
- Paraplegia
- Penile vibratory stimulation
- Penis
- PVS
- Quadriplegia
- Semen
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sperm
- Spinal cord injury
- Tetraplegia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)