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  Retrograde ejaculation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In males, retrograde ejaculation occurs when the fluid to be ejaculated, which would normally exit via the urethra, is redirected towards the urinary bladder.
Retrograde ejaculation is a common complication of trans urethral resection of prostate (TURP - procedure in which diseased tissue is removed, slice by slice, through resectoscope passed along the urethra).
As a method to induce pregnancy, the retrograde ejaculator's urine is centrifuged and the isolated sperm is then injected into the woman.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Retrograde_ejaculation   (291 words)

  
 Prograde and retrograde motion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Though these planets appear to move from east to west on a nightly basis in response to the spin of Earth, they are most of the time drifting slowly eastward with respect to the background of stars, which can be observed by noting the position of these planets for several nights in a row.
This is retrogradation, since the planet seems to be moving in a direction opposite to that which is typical for planets.
The period between such retrogradations is the synodic period of the planet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Retrograde_orbit   (1262 words)

  
 Retrogrades
Saturn retrogrades are times of failed leadership and career direction, when authority figures appear ineffective and spineless, or when leaders appear to return incessantly to matters that should have been settled long ago.
Neptune retrograde describes the time when we can give spirituality another go, making an effort to connect with a transcendent side of ourselves devoid of judgment and criticism, fully accepting every experience, however frustrating and painful, to be unfolding in a way not bound by limited labels of ethics or morality.
Pluto retrograde in the natal chart indicates the challenge of power, not so much getting power but deciding what to do with it, and how to teach others to use the powerful and sometimes destructive tools at their disposal without destroying themselves and others at the same time.
www.newage-directory.com /retrogrades.htm   (1305 words)

  
 Burn Rate: The Retrograde Phenomenon
In particular, it is considered significant if the retrograde loop occurs at a sensitive point in one's horoscope, such as the position of a natal planet.
After all, the entire retrograde phenomenon is little more than a reflection of the Earth's motion around the Sun in relation to the planet in question -- "through a glass darkly," so to speak.
Sun Conjunct Planet -- This marks the beginning of a period (extending from the conjunction until the planet reaches its station and goes retrograde) during which the geocentric position of the planet in the zodiac ranges ahead of the heliocentric position into new ground for this part of the yearly cycle.
astrologysoftware.com /resources/articles/burnrate.asp?orig=00034-0000   (2376 words)

  
 Venus Retrograde: Astrology on the Web
On top of that, the effects of the retrograde period will continue to be felt until she returns in direct motion on March 7 to the degree where she first made her station (1° Aquarius 27').
A retrograde period is best seen as a cycle, beginning when the planet begins to slow to a halt before travelling backwards through the zodiac and ending when the planet returns to the point where it first paused.
When Venus is retrograde, everyone's emotional state is more introspective and we tend to react emotionally to the issues and concerns that relate to the sign involved.
www.astrologycom.com /venusret.html   (905 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Retrograde ejaculation
Retrograde ejaculation refers to the entry of semen into the bladder instead of going out through the urethra during ejaculation.
Retrograde ejaculation may be caused by prior prostate or urethral surgery, diabetes, some medications, including some drugs used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and some mood-altering drugs.
Retrograde ejaculation caused by diabetes or following genitourinary tract surgery may be responsive to the use of epinephrine-like drugs (such as pseudoephedrine or imipramine).
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001282.htm   (439 words)

  
 Astrology Retrograde Planets
When a planet is retrograde, the person’s developmental process that is associated with that planet often has some timidness or backwardness to it, but it also often has a particular sensitivity and depth to it.
For example, with Jupiter retrograde, a person may develop an internal sense of faith in herself or life in a way that is relatively independent of her environment.
For example, if Mercury is retrograde but it will turn direct within 70 days or so after the person was born, then by the day-for-a-year method of progression, it’ll turn direct by the time that he or she is about 70 years old.
www.proudphoenix.com /retro.html   (547 words)

  
 Mars Retrograde
In fact, I would argue that all retrograde planets, both in a natal horoscope and in transit, represent powerful urges or energies that cannot be ignored.
We could go so far as to say that retrogrades are "in your face" to the degree they can easily obscure other functions of personality (planets) from getting the attention they want, causing frustration until you get the message and acknowledge and direct the power they represent.
Once the retrograde zone is penetrated, there is a tendency to go too far, to take on too much to the degree we are unable to fully assimilate or find meaning in our experiences.
www.joannewickenburg.com /id77.htm   (1443 words)

  
 Astrology on the Web: Mars Retrograde
On top of that, the effects of the retrograde period will continue to be felt until he returns in direct motion on February 4th, 2006 to the degree where he first made his station (23° Taurus 22'), with a restimulation of the unfortunate fixed star, Algol, the Gorgon's Head.
Mars retrograde gives rise to irrational action; introspection; depression and self-assessment; relationship conflicts; major rethinks and reorientation of current projects are also often required.
When Mars is retrograde, everyone's thought patterns are more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concerns which relate to the sign involved.
www.astrologycom.com /marsret.html   (1299 words)

  
 Geocentric (Ptolemaic) Perspective - Retrograde Epicyclic Motion - Scientific Revolution - Professor Robert A. Hatch
Viewed from earth, the planet would appear to undergo a 'looping' retrograde motion against the backdrop of the 'fixed stars.' To all appearances, the planet would move in its direct order, gradually slow down and finally appear to stop (stationary point one).
In sum, from a geocentric perspective, retrograde motion was one of the major astronomical problems requiring attention in order to 'save the appearances.' To this end, Ptolemy's model was unsurpassed for simplicity, accuracy, and elegance until Copernicus some 1400 years later.
And most importantly, for present purposes, the Copernican system explained away retrograde motion, it was not a real motion, Copernicus argued, but an illusion resulting from the very structure of the planetary system.
www.clas.ufl.edu /users/rhatch/pages/03-Sci-Rev/SCI-REV-Home/resource-ref-read/chief-systems/08-0retro-2.htm   (691 words)

  
 Astrology-Source: Mercury in Retrograde
Mercury turns retrograde three times a year, as a rule, but the effects of each period differ, according to the sign in which it happens.
When Mercury is retrograde, everyone's thinking is more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concern that relate to the sign involved.
This retrograde period can be irritating, but generally it will serve its purpose because of the inner work that you will do.
www.astrology-source.com /mercury.htm   (1935 words)

  
 Mercury
Retrograde - StarIQ.com
The retrograde cycle is due to the fact that we are viewing the planets from a moving platform, the
The primary effect of a retrograde is felt during its backward phase, in this case, from November until November 3.
The greatest likelihood for Mercury mishaps is in the actual retrograde period, but issues associated with this cycle may start as early as October 26 and may not be resolved until December 21.
www.stariq.com /pagetemplate/t1.asp?pageid=2117   (648 words)

  
 Retrograde Planets - Mercury Retrograde - Crystalinks
The amount of time that a planet spends in retrograde motion depends on the planet's orbit, varying from about twenty-two days for nearby Mercury to about 160 days for distant Pluto.
A retrograde planet prolongs the influence of that planet in its sign and house of a horoscope.
Mercury is Retrograde in different signs at various times of the year, but does not occur on the same dates from year to year.
www.crystalinks.com /retrogrades.html   (1296 words)

  
 Benefits of Mercury Retrograde   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Thus the retrograde process does not begin at the stationary points, but instead may be likened to a gradual in-breathing and out-breathing.
A long-time astrological student has Mercury retrograde, and observed that the three phases work as follows: the first phase, up to the inferior conjunction, is the end of the old Mercury retrograde cycle.
A Mercury retrograde period is great for reconsidering static values and methods as a preparation for acting in new ways.
www.innerself.com /Astrology/benefits.htm   (1235 words)

  
 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for Diagnosis and Therapy (CBM 2001-4)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for Diagnosis and Therapy
Accuracy of ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography in the diagnosis of pancreatic and biliary disease.
The role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in surgery of the pancreas and biliary ducts.
www.nlm.nih.gov /pubs/cbm/ercp.html   (7636 words)

  
 Mercury Retrograde
Publisher's Note: Mercury Retrograde seems to affect people differently and some proclaim, "not at all." In fact I know people who regularly look forward to Mercury Retrograde because they appear to experience more connectivity and success with things which they are already involved in.
When Mercury goes retrograde, people tend to to stumble over their passing moments to the extent that they are not working to remember them.
During the time of Mercury retrograde it is my assumption that the information levels of the universe undergo increasing complexity and density, demanding more effort on the behalf of its human translators to process a little than usual with more research, more recall and more memory.
www.astrology3d.com /educenter/mercret.html   (1041 words)

  
 Mercury Retrograde   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Because 2006 is universally an EIGHT year (in numerology), the Mercury retrograde process becomes important in the adjustments required for our outer journey toward success.
The Mercury retrogrades that are occurring this year provide the opportunities for us to show our true inner self, our true inner essence and to display the contents of our spiritual cupboards.
The success that is destined to occur this year will not be determined by words and other shallow communications, but by the x-ray vision of qualities, ethics and abilities that have their roots in our spiritual cupboard.
www.alphatrends.com /sys-tmpl/mercuryretrograde   (548 words)

  
 A brief look at how Mercury Retrograde works in the different houses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Mercury retrograde in the Fifth house: This can give insights into children, or one’s own creative expression, or a look back on some way that once connected us to life, and was an expression of our enthusiasm and playfulness.
Mercury retrograde in the Sixth house: This could bring a new insight into an old health concern, or bring confused or muddled information about a health complaint that isn’t really what it’s supposed to be.
Mercury retrograde in the Twelfth house: This is the time for you to achieve closure on whatever ghosts and sorrows are still bugging you.
blogs.salon.com /0003573/stories/2004/08/15/aBriefLookAtHowMercuryRetrogradeWorksInTheDifferentHouses.html   (1613 words)

  
 Venus Lucifer Retrograde - Venus Morning Star, Venus Evening Star - Michael R. Meyer
Women born while Venus was Morning Star retrograde include mystic Teresa de Aviva, women of Rock Chrissie Hynde, Mimi Farina and Courtney Love, and skater Tonya Harding.
Uranus is on the Midheaven, with Scorpio Moon and Saturn retrograde nearby.
In the instance of the remarkable birth-chart of figure skater Tonya Harding, Jupiter (expansion, compensation and the need to succeed) is situated between Venus Lucifier retrograde and the Sun, and the three are involved in a triple conjunction, which opposes a tight conjunction of Moon and Saturn retrograde.
www.khaldea.com /planets/venus_lx.shtml   (1056 words)

  
 Retrograde Motion of planets (Science U)
This model explains why these celestial objects move against the background of the stars, but there were some oddities in their movements that were not well explained by it.
This model worked well as far as retrograde motion was concerned, since when the planet is in the lower part of the epicycle it is moving in the opposite direction as viewed from the earth.
Retrograde motions arise from the combined motions of the planets and the Earth.
www.scienceu.com /observatory/articles/retro/retro.html   (697 words)

  
 Mercury Retrograde: Astrology on the Web
Mercury turns retrograde three times a year, as a rule, but the effects of each period differ, according to the sign in which it happens (see box for Retrograde Periods in 2006).
When Mercury is retrograde, everyone's thinking is more introspective and we tend to think about issues and concerns which relate to the sign involved.
With Mercury retrograde in Pisces, people with this sign prominent in their charts will be especially prone to such introspection.
www.astrologycom.com /mercret.html   (1267 words)

  
 Heliocentric (Copernican) - Planetary Retrograde Motion
Put differently, when a superior planet 'retrogrades' it appears first to move in its direct order, it then slows down and appears to stop (stationary point one).
From an observational standpoint, when the two planets are in opposition to each other (on opposite sides of the sun) the outer planet cannot be seen from earth.
In retrospect, the solution to the problem of retrograde motion was not simply to describe the motion by means of geometry but to explain it by means of cosmology.
www.clas.ufl.edu /users/rhatch/pages/03-Sci-Rev/SCI-REV-Home/resource-ref-read/chief-systems/08-0retro-1.htm   (340 words)

  
 Retrograde flow rate is increased in growth cones from myosin IIB knockout mice -- Brown and Bridgman 116 (6): 1087 -- ...
Retrograde flow rate is increased in growth cones from myosin IIB knockout mice -- Brown and Bridgman 116 (6): 1087 -- Journal of Cell Science
Retrograde flow rate is increased in growth cones from myosin IIB knockout mice
The filopodium extends at a similar rate to the wt filopodium in A. common feature of growing KO filopodia are the small bumps or protrusions that form.
jcs.biologists.org /cgi/content/full/116/6/1087   (5043 words)

  
 Mercury Retrograde? - Astrology in the Age of Aquarius
Mercury goes retrograde for 3 or 4 weeks, 3 or 4 times a year, when Mercury is relatively close to the Earth.
Mars and Venus deal in generalities, and the Sun and Moon do not go retrograde, but Saturn retrograde might, in theory, be expected to throw up some practical problems to delay accomplishment during the four or five months a year that it goes retrograde.
Sometimes it is useful to be in tune with Mercury Retrograde - it is a good time to reflect, and to exercise patience, even to relax and to have a rest.
www.fortunecity.com /roswell/jekyll/75/retro.html   (584 words)

  
 AstroGraph - Apparent Motion of the Planets
If you traced the route in the sky, the planet's path would make a large loop as it slowed down, came to a complete stop (retrograde station), began moving backwards in the sky (retrograde motion), slowed to a stop again (direct station), and then began again it's forward motion across the sky (direct motion).
When Venus is retrograde we might expect relationships with other people to operate on a more internal level.
Every Mercury retrograde period requires a few weeks after its direct station to emerge out of this shadow, to regain the original degree where it turned retrograde.
www.astrograph.com /motion.php   (653 words)

  
 ELECTION DAY 2000--YES, MERCURY WAS RETROGRADE!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Because Mercury is temporarily moving backward in its orbit (seen from the Earth's perspective), its retrograde influence often spells confusion and the necessity for repeating things a second time.
It went retrograde on the planet Uranus in their chart at 15 Scorpio, promising many reversals and surprises ahead.
Well, the Mercury retrograde period is not really over until Mercury goes forward to 15 degrees Scorpio, where it went retrograde.
www.angelfire.com /ca2/rosemurray/gorebush.html   (522 words)

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