Premature ejaculation

Targeting That Other Sexual Problem Nagging Men

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a more widespread problem than erectile dysfunction.

For ages, scientists and specialized healthcare professionals have been scratching their heads over whether a man who reached climax too early than he would have wished suffered from a psychological or a medical disorder, and if so, how accurately to estimate its symptoms and come out with a full diagnosis. Now, one definition stands solid: Ejaculation can be considered premature if it happens too fast as to induce “embarrassment and distress to one or both partners”

Premature Ejaculation is often a very touchy issue for so many men as they often feel embarrassed or “helpless” if they find themselves encountering problems with PE. Often enough, lots of men with Premature Ejaculation may refrain from initiating intercourse because they’re too worried they will ejaculate “prematurely” again, and don’t want to suffer from the embarrassment or what they consider as ‘humiliation’ that they feel when this happens.

This easily renders Premature Ejaculation the most prevalent sexual dysfunction experienced by men. Roughly, it is estimated that 1/3 of sexually-active men world-wide suffer from PE. And it is estimated that only 10% of these will seek professional help, either because of their embarrassment, or because they have the misconception that there are no treatments to stop Premature Ejaculation.

The exact cause of Premature Ejaculation is still beyond reach, but the brain chemical serotonin may play a role. It is believed that high amounts of serotonin increase the time to ejaculation, while low amounts can shorten the time to ejaculation, and lead to Premature Ejaculation. Psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, or guilt can contribute to Premature Ejaculation. In some cases, Premature Ejaculation may be related to a medical cause such as prostate infection, nerve injury, or a side effect of certain medicines. It may associate weak erection, as a consequence; men with erection problems tend to rush to reach the climax because of worries that they might lose erection before orgasm.

When PE gets in the way of your intimate pleasure, you should not leave yourself a victim to sorrow or despair. It is due time to seek medical help. Most often, your trusted Male Health professional will diagnose Premature Ejaculation after a clinical exam and talking with you. More in-depth diagnostic tools (e.g. radiological and/or laboratory testing) is only needed if your doctor suspects a medical disorder behind your Premature Ejaculation symptoms.

Premature Ejaculation can be treated by various methods and there are specific techniques that can offer cure for a lot of cases of PE. Psychological therapy, behavioral therapy and medications are the main-stay treatments. Your Male Health professional will best be able to come up with a plan to treat your PE. It is often easily treated with a few simple steps, so it is important to see your urologist rather than having to suffer in silence.

With my sincere wishes for everlasting health,

Dr. Anis Haddad
Urologist, Sexologist and Male Health Expert

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