Premature Ejaculation Treatment

What is premature ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation is the instance of uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after sexual penetration. It occurs with minimal sexual stimulation and before the person wishes. It may result in sexual unsatisfaction for both partners. This in turn can increase the anxiety that may add to the problem. It is one of the most common forms of male sexual dysfunction. It has probably affected every man at some point in his life.

What causes premature ejaculation?

Most cases of premature ejaculation do not have a clear cause. With sexual experience and age, men often learn to delay orgasm. Premature ejaculation may occur with a new partner. It may happen only in certain sexual situations or if there has been a prolonged period since the last ejaculation. Psychological factors such as anxiety, guilt, or depression are also a leading cause. In some cases, it may be related to physical afflictions such as hormonal problems, injury, or a pharmaceutical side effects.

What are the symptoms?

The main symptom is an uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after intercourse begins. Ejaculation occurs before the person wishes it, with minimal sexual stimulation.

How is premature ejaculation diagnosed?

Your doctor will discuss your medical and sexual history with you. He or she will do a thorough physical exam. Your doctor may want to talk to your partner also sometimes. Premature ejaculation can have many causes. So your doctor may order lab tests to rule out any other medical problem.

How premature ejaculation is treated?

Antidepressant medicines are sometimes used to treat premature ejaculation. These include medicines like clomipramine (Anafranil) and paroxetine (Paxil). They are used because one of their side effects is inhibited orgasm, which helps delay ejaculation. Tramadol (Ultram) is a medicine that has been used for many years to control pain. It can be used to delay ejaculation. There are also creams, gels, and a spray that may be used to treat premature ejaculation by reducing sensation. These medicines are applied to the penis before sex. They include lidocaine and lidocaine-prilocaine. But some of these medicines can also affect a man's sex partner by reducing sensation for the partner.