Cowpers gland

Hello All, 15 months post SBRT monotherapy ejaculations still produce clear fluid.So if this is a gland,cowpers or bulbourethral gland is at the base of the penis about pea size, would not my radiation have zapped it during my SBRT ? Also what part of our anatomy makes the fluid propel,shoot out so to speak ? From what I searched here on site, surgeons usually dont cut the gland out during RP. For me its almost like a normal pre radiation ejac. except its clear liquid. I remember TA saying that some men do and some dont have the fluid.So if you dont produce the fluid that means your gland was taken or zapped ? Just curious. Thanks SemperFi,John

I have the same thing. Clear and super sticky, definitely not urine.

I had a small bit of fluid from the calpers gland once or twice. It was thicker than pee. If it was pee, you'd know it.

I believe reading here of others who do experience cowpers gland fluid on orgasm.

The seminal vesicles are the main source of semen, and the prostate secondarily. Surgery always removes both - so there is no hope of true semen after surgery. Radiation treats the prostate and dries up that source, but the seminal vesicles get a much reduced dose and may be spared in some men. Whether or not they continue to function normally depends on anatomy, formation of scar tissue, and how sensitive they are to radiation.

The Cowper's gland secretes a lubricating fluid (pre-cum) that is a minor source of fluid. With SBRT, insignificant amounts of radiation reaches it, or the penile bulb.

The muscle contractions at orgasm are not affected by radiation, so it still feels like you're shooting.

All those tissues tend to atrophy with disuse, so keep shooting!