The urinary
bladder is a membranous sac specifically
designated to hold urine. The bladder is able to contain
urine through the use of the urinary sphincter which
is a muscle that humans learn to contract during toilet
training. The urinary sphincter also contracts when
during ejaculation which forces the semen to exit the
body through the urethra and tip of the penis. Certain
prostate cancer treatments can damage the effectiveness
of the muscle that controls the sphincter. Damaging
the sphincter can cause both incontinence as well as
retrograde ejaculation. Continence is generally regained
as time passes and the body heals after prostate cancer
treatment. There are also a variety of products available
that can help control incontinence until the body regains
this function of control. Kegel exercises can strengthen
the urinary sphincter and help men regain continence.
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