Risk Factors and Treatment for Premature EjaculationThe road to treatment begins with a physical evaluation by a medical professional who will conduct a detailed interview regarding sexual history. There will be some personal questions during the interview that are necessary to be answered as they will give vital clues to possible factors.
Risk factors: The risk factors for premature ejaculation include: Impotence - occasional or consistent Health issues that cause anxiety during the sexual act Emotional or mental stress that does not allow the male to relax during the sexual act Medications can influence the messengers in the brain called psychotropics which can lead to this condition Seeking Medical Advice: It is important to understand that delaying medical help only causes more stress and anxiety, which further exacerbates the problem. Evaluation and Treatment: The road to treatment begins with a physical evaluation by a medical professional who will conduct a detailed interview regarding sexual history. There will be some personal questions during the interview that are necessary to be answered as they will give vital clues to possible factors. Determining the factors will help arrive at a cause which will be used to design a treatment plan. The medical staff will also ask for a detailed medical history and then a physical examination will be performed to rule out any physical cause for the condition. Laboratory tests may be ordered to help evaluate any physical reason for the premature ejaculation. As part of the psychological evaluation you may be asked about your religious upbringing, your early sexual experiences, your current and past sexual relationships and finally you will be asked about any conflicts or concerns that you may have regarding your current sexual relationship. Complications Experienced as a Direct Result of Premature Ejaculation There are no increased health risks associated with having premature ejaculation. It does lead to relationship stresses because it has an impact on the intimacy experience. Couple's therapy should definitely be a part of the treatment plan.
This can have a huge impact if the couple is trying to conceive a child as this can definitely create some fertility issues as premature ejaculation can make fertilization difficult or even impossible. Fertility treatment may be necessary if the premature ejaculation issue cannot be resolved. Treatment: There are several options available for treatment of premature ejaculation. Sexual therapy is available for couples to explore new types of sexual play taking the pressure off of sexual encounters. You may be asked to explore the "squeeze technique". A technique that involves squeezing the head of the penis during foreplay in order to delay ejaculation. Medications (antidepressants and topical anesthetic creams) This involves a trial and error method of trying different medications until you have found one that is comfortable for you.
These medications are usually taken several hours before having the sexual encounter. Side effects from antidepressants and tricyclic antidepressant clomipramine. There are also topical anesthetic creams and psychotherapy, which should be done in a counseling capacity, or a talk therapy. Upbeat News About Premature Ejaculation
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