Getting Help for Premature Ejaculation

It may be uncomfortable to speak frankly about sexual matters as they are personal, but the details revealed during these interviews can help pinpoint the cause of the premature ejaculation. You may also be asked to consult with a mental health professional as part of the diagnosis process.

Solutions for Male Sexual Problems

The time to get help with premature ejaculation is when it is causing stress in your sexual relationship or when it is causing anxiety. Your doctor can give you information regarding methods that may help you to gain control over the timing of your ejaculate. Medications and therapy are also tools that are available to address the issue of premature ejaculation. Gaining control will help you to again experience a satisfying sex life.

The diagnosis:

An interview is part of the diagnosis process. The interview will include a sexual history and your sex partner may be asked to participate in the interview process too. It may be uncomfortable to speak frankly about sexual matters as they are personal, but the details revealed during these interviews can help pinpoint the cause of the premature ejaculation. You may also be asked to consult with a mental health professional as part of the diagnosis process.

During the interview be prepared to answer any of the following questions: You may be asked about your religious upbringing as often times that has a bearing on your sexual views.

You may be asked about your sexual experiences as a youth

You may also be asked about your sexual relationships in your past and also your present relationship and sex partner.

You will be asked particularly about the sexual experience that initiated your premature ejaculation situation.

You will also be asked about any current conflicts or concerns that you have regarding your current relationship

Your health history will be an important part of the evaluation process as certain diseases or conditions may have a bearing on premature ejaculation especially cardiac issues.

Lovemaking Treatments are available for premature ejaculation including medications, learning sexual techniques to delay the ejaculation until the appropriate time, and psychological counseling. Usually the treatment plan involves a combination of different treatments. Symptoms: Ejaculation occurs on a regular basis outside of the desired time according to both sexual partners Incorrectly timed ejaculation may occur in all types of sexual activity including masturbation or it may only occur during some sexual activities and not in others or with one person but not with another person. Lovemaking

You will then be asked about any medications that you take including any non- prescription, over-the-counter medications that you may be taking and any street drugs that you may be using.

You may be asked if you are also experiencing any episodes of erectile dysfunction?

Your doctor may perform a general physical examination and may order some blood tests to check your hormone levels.

There are no real physical complications for premature ejaculations but there are some emotional issues that may arise due to the premature ejaculation that may include a strain on your relationship. Your doctor may recommend couple's counseling. You may also be experiencing fertility issues as a result of the premature ejaculation. If you and your partner are trying to conceive this may have a direct impact on your ability to do so successfully.

Treatment may include sexual therapy, medication and psychological counseling for you and possibly for your sex partner as well. You may be asked to avoid intercourse for a while so that you can explore other sexual activities that may help to give you some sense of control. You may be taught some methods that can help you to control when you release your ejaculate. Two common methods that doctor's teach patients with premature ejaculation are the "stop and start" method and the "squeeze" method.

Medications may be prescribed including antidepressants, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as well as cream to desensitize your penis. Commonly prescribed medications are: Zoloft, Prozac and Serafem. Topical medications are those that are anesthetic in nature such as those that contain lidocaine or prilocaine.

Psychotherapy is often helpful to assist couples in solving relationship issues that may be contributing to anxiety or stress regarding sex or the relationship in general.

The good news is that with information, understanding, therapy and perhaps medication premature ejaculation is treatable. The first step is to recognize that there is a problem and then taking action to receive help.

Upbeat News About Premature Ejaculation

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08/28/2008
Study Shows PDE5 Inhibitor More Effective When Used On-Demand In Erectile Dysfunction (Medical News Today)
European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology will be featuring the article 'Effect of nightly versus on-demand vardenafil on recovery of erectile function in men following bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy' by F. Montorsi et al.

Study Shows PDE5 Inhibitor More Effective When Used On-Demand In Erectile Dysfunction (Medical News Today)

08/31/2008
Make your first night memorable 1 Sep 2008, 0015 hrs IST, MONIKA RAWAL (The Times of India)
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08/28/2008
Study Shows PDE5 Inhibitor More Effective When Used On-Demand In Erectile Dysfunction (Medical News Today)
European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology will be featuring the article 'Effect of nightly versus on-demand vardenafil on recovery of erectile function in men following bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy' by F. Montorsi et al.

Study Shows PDE5 Inhibitor More Effective When Used On-Demand In Erectile Dysfunction (Medical News Today)

09/04/2008
Internet 'not good for sex' (The Courier Mail)
THE internet is credited with thrusting sex, mainly pornography, further into mainstream discussion than ever before but it may not be making for better sex.

Internet 'not good for sex' (The Courier Mail)

09/04/2008
Talking about problems is 'last sex taboo' (News Interactive)
THE internet has made sex an everyday topic but people still won't talk about bad sex, a therapist says.

Talking about problems is 'last sex taboo' (News Interactive)

09/04/2008
SexRx: Calcium Channel Blockers and Your Sex Life (ThirdAge)
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) affect the movement of calcium into the cells of your heart and blood vessels. As a result, CCBs relax blood vessels and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart, which reduce the heart's workload.

SexRx: Calcium Channel Blockers and Your Sex Life (ThirdAge)

08/31/2008
Make your first night memorable 1 Sep 2008, 0015 hrs IST, MONIKA RAWAL (The Times of India)
A little anxiety coupled with moments of anticipation and finally some wild thoughts, the perfect first night experience is often sprinkled with moments of coy reservation!

Make your first night memorable 1 Sep 2008, 0015 hrs IST, MONIKA RAWAL (The Times of India)