The Basics of Premature Ejaculation ( PE )by PEhomepage.com Editorial Team
Premature Ejaculation ( PE ) is the most common sexual dysfunction. DSM-IV defines it as an ejaculation occurring before, on or shortly after penetration with a minimum of sexual stimulation. This dysfunction could lead to personal distress and relationship problems. It has been reported that in the US about 21% of men with ages ranging from 18 to 59 have PE. In a separate report the prevalence of PE was 16%-29% of men aged 40 and over. In the UK, this disorder has reached 31%. PE can be either a permanent or a temporary condition and can have negative influence on one’s sexual relations. There are several methods of treatment for PE such as: topical creams, alternative therapies and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ), which have been considered by the medical community as highly effective, more so than the “pause/squeeze” behavioral therapy techniques. SSRIs h are associated with side effects that limit their wide use. Surveys have showed that among the SSRIs, paroxetine seems to be the most effective. Taking all the above into consideration, there is not yet any treatment for PE certified by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Many different alternative therapies have been reported to be effective. These include chineese herbal therapies, homeopathic therapies and natural creams like Korean SS cream.
Although the American Urological Association ( AUA ) has published a guideline with respect to the pharmacological aspect of PE, most people do not recognize it as a disorder and doctors are ignorant as to the treatment available to the public. It is of great importance for physicians to acknowledge the effect of this disorder on men and on their lives and to encourage them to discuss their sexual health during each routine examination.
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