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Premature Ejaculation

Premature Ejaculation

Learn more about Premature Ejaculation.

Overview - Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is repeated ejaculation in response to minimal stimulation before, at the time of, or shortly after penetration, but before the man wishes it, and over which the man feels he has little or no control. It is important to recognize that premature ejaculation is a subjective diagnosis and totally depends on the satisfaction of the partners.

Conditions - Premature Ejaculation

Unfortunately, the cause of PE is generally unknown. Historically PE was seen as a psychological disorder, but researchers now suggest that most cases are multi-factorial with a contribution from both psychological and physical factors.

Diagnosing Premature Ejaculation

Although there are no specific diagnosis or treatment guidelines for Premature Ejaculation, the diagnosis of PE is based mainly on a detailed sexual history that establishes...

Treating Premature Ejaculation

Many different types of specialists are interested in sexual medicine and PE. The first resource would be the members of this society as they are all committed to excellence in sexual medicine and have a significant part of their practices devoted to this area.

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