Premature ejaculation, also referred to as early or rapid ejaculation, is defined by the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) as a male sexual dysfunction characterized by ejaculation which always or nearly always occurs prior to or within about one minute of penetration, and the inability to delay ejaculation on all or nearly all penetrations.
It often causes significant anxiety and frustration for the couple and can lead to avoidance of sexual intimacy.
Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the most common forms of sexual dysfunction, affecting as many as 1 in 4 adult men, according to a survey conducted by Canadian Male Sexual Health Council.
Many experts believe that PE is probably under-diagnosed as many men find it difficult to openly discuss it with their care providers.
Premature ejaculation is categorized into either Lifelong PE or Acquired PE.
Patients with lifelong PE could never achieve a normal ejaculatory experience, often ejaculating in less than 1 minute.
In the case of acquired PE, there is usually a contributory factor such as performance anxiety that causes rapid ejaculation in otherwise healthy individuals. Patients with acquired PE may experience an ejaculatory time of less than 3 minutes.
While premature ejaculation is more common in younger men, it can happen at any age.
PE treatment options can include penile frenulectomy, shockwave therapy, penile injections, and more.
The exact cause of premature ejaculation is still uncertain however, many believe that Lifelong PE is believed to be a result of penile hypersensitivity, while acquired PE is often caused by a complex neurochemical and psychological disturbance.
In addition, there are some speculations that PE may also be affected by genetic, ethnic, and cultural factors for which further scientific evidence is required.
Premature ejaculation involves a complex interaction of psychological and biological factors.
Psychological factors that might play a role include:
A number of biological factors might contribute to premature ejaculation, including:
An individualized treatment plan will be determined for each patient after a thorough medical examination and consultation and with consideration of the patient's goals and preferences. Options at RevibeMD include:
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