Fertility assessment is a first place to start if you have been trying for a baby or you may be planning a family and want to have some insight into your current fertility health. It is best come as a couple together during your first visit.
Various psychological and physical factors can cause a man to suddenly experience premature ejaculation. Common physical causes include prostate problems, thyroid problems, using recreational drugs and others. Common psychological causes include depression, stress, relationship problems, anxiety about sexual performance (particularly at the start of a new relationship, or when a man has had previous problems with sexual performance)
It’s possible, but less common, for a man to have always experienced premature ejaculation since becoming sexually active. A number of possible causes for this are:
Treating premature ejaculation: There are a number of things you can try yourself before seeking medical help. It can sometimes help to:
Couples therapy: If you’re in a long-term relationship, you may benefit from having couples therapy. During these sessions, the therapist will:
In the squeeze technique, your partner masturbates you, but stops before the point of ejaculation and squeezes the head of your penis for between 10 to 20 seconds. They then let go and wait for another 30 seconds before resuming masturbation. This process is carried out several times before ejaculation is allowed to occur.
The stop-go technique: Once you feel more confident about delaying ejaculation, you and your partner can begin to have sex, stopping and starting as required.
These techniques may sound simple, but they require lots of practice.
Medical Treatment:
Dapoxetine: An SSRI specifically designed to treat premature ejaculation, known as dapoxetine. It acts much faster than the SSRIs mentioned above and can be used on demand. You’ll usually be advised to take it between 1 and 3 hours before sex, but not more than once a day. Common side effects include headaches, dizziness or feeling sick. Your response to the treatment will then be reviewed after 4 – 6 weeks and again every 6 months
Dapoxetine is not suitable for all men diagnosed with premature ejaculation. For example, it is not recommended for some men with heart, kidney and liver problems. It can also interact with other medicines, such as other antidepressants.
Antidepressants (SSRIs): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are designed to treat depression, but they also delay ejaculation. SSRIs used for this purpose include paroxetine, sertraline and fluoxetine
Some men may experience an improvement as soon as treatment begins. However, you’ll usually need to take the medicine for 1 to 2 weeks before you notice the full effects.
Side effects of SSRIs are usually mild and should improve after 2 to 3 weeks. They include fatigue, feeling sick and being sick, diarrhoea and excessive sweating.
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors: Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, such as sildenafil (Viagra), are a class of medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction. They may also help with premature ejaculation.
Topical anaesthetics: The use of topical anaesthetics such as lidocaine or prilocaine can help but may be transferred and absorbed to the vagina, causing decreased sensation.
Condoms: Condoms can also be used and are effective, particularly when combined with local anaesthesia.
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