Monday, November 10, 2008
Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is by far the most common of all sexual dysfunctions among young men. Among men under 40, premature ejaculation is reported nearly universally at one time or another. The clinical diagnosis of premature ejaculation is confined to an occurrence during 50% or more sexual encounters.
The prevalence of premature ejaculation in American men is reported as high as 70%.
What is premature ejaculation?
The definition of premature ejaculation varies from man to man. This is because important factors vary greatly. For example, a man who reaches climax in 4 minutes, but whose partner achieves orgasm in 2 minutes, may not consider himself to be suffering from premature ejaculation.
On the other hand, a man who can last 30 minutes during sex but whose partner requires at least 35 minutes of stimulation may consider himself a premature ejaculation patient.
Because sexual relationships are so variable, the clinical definition of premature ejaculation is relative to the individual. Fifty percent or greater premature ends to sexual encounters is used as the standard clinical definition of this condition.
Premature ejaculation causes
The causes of premature ejaculation can be sorted into two categories: primary, or related to a general medical condition (secondary). Tertiary causes are substance-induced, and while some substances (including prescription medications and other drugs) may lead to premature ejaculation these are situational and usually not indicative of a larger issue.
Even primary premature ejaculation is not related to an organic (physical) disorder involving the reproductive system or the brain. Physicians generally classify premature ejaculation as a psychological, rather than a physical disorder. Thus medical treatment involves an extensive research into the patient's (preferably the couple's) sexual history.
The diagnosis of secondary premature ejaculation is nearly always treatable by addressing the underlying medical condition.
Treatments for premature ejaculation
There are three common treatments for premature ejaculation
The prevalence of premature ejaculation in American men is reported as high as 70%.
What is premature ejaculation?
The definition of premature ejaculation varies from man to man. This is because important factors vary greatly. For example, a man who reaches climax in 4 minutes, but whose partner achieves orgasm in 2 minutes, may not consider himself to be suffering from premature ejaculation.
On the other hand, a man who can last 30 minutes during sex but whose partner requires at least 35 minutes of stimulation may consider himself a premature ejaculation patient.
Because sexual relationships are so variable, the clinical definition of premature ejaculation is relative to the individual. Fifty percent or greater premature ends to sexual encounters is used as the standard clinical definition of this condition.
Premature ejaculation causes
The causes of premature ejaculation can be sorted into two categories: primary, or related to a general medical condition (secondary). Tertiary causes are substance-induced, and while some substances (including prescription medications and other drugs) may lead to premature ejaculation these are situational and usually not indicative of a larger issue.
Even primary premature ejaculation is not related to an organic (physical) disorder involving the reproductive system or the brain. Physicians generally classify premature ejaculation as a psychological, rather than a physical disorder. Thus medical treatment involves an extensive research into the patient's (preferably the couple's) sexual history.
The diagnosis of secondary premature ejaculation is nearly always treatable by addressing the underlying medical condition.
Treatments for premature ejaculation
There are three common treatments for premature ejaculation
- Counseling
- Sexual therapy
- Desensitizing cream
There are a variety of proven desensitizing creams available for use. Men in the Far East have treated premature ejaculation with these desensitizing creams for generations. In the United States, no desensitizing creams are currently approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). However several brands are available over the counter and may be recommended as the most straightforward solution.
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