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Delayed Ejaculation

Delayed Ejaculation

Learn more about Delayed Ejaculation.

Overview - Delayed Ejaculation

Delayed ejaculation, also called retarded ejaculation, is difficulty ejaculating even with a firm erection and sufficient sexual arousal and stimulation. Retarded ejaculation is estimated to occur in 1-4% of men.

Conditions - Delayed Ejaculation

Through a detailed medical/emotional/sexual history, as well as a physical (and possibly neurological) exam, a physician (typically an urologist) usually can determine the cause of a man’s delayed ejaculation.

Treating Delayed Ejaculation

There are several treatments for delayed (retarded) ejaculation. Treatment is mainly determined by the suspected cause of the problem.

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