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[Premature ejaculation: pills or sexology?].

M Wisard¹, N Audette

¹Centre de procréation médicalement assistee, Rue de la Vigie 5, 1003 Lausanne. marc.wisard@cpma.ch

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|May 15, 2008

Summary

Premature ejaculation (PE) affects up to 30% of men, with unknown causes. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) offer treatment but have side effects and uncertain long-term necessity.

Area of Science:

Urology
Andrology
Sexual Medicine

Context:

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a prevalent male sexual dysfunction, impacting 20-30% of the male population.
The etiology of PE remains multifactorial, with proposed psychological, behavioral, and biological origins.

Purpose:

To review the current understanding and treatment modalities for premature ejaculation (PE).
To evaluate the efficacy and limitations of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in PE management.
To discuss alternative approaches like the sexocorporal method.

Summary:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have emerged as a significant pharmacological intervention for PE.
Potential adverse effects of SSRIs necessitate careful consideration in treatment protocols.

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Long-term efficacy and the potential for a permanent cure with SSRIs are not yet established.

The sexocorporal approach is an alternative, but lacks robust scientific evidence.

Impact:

Highlights the need for further research into the etiology and optimal treatment of PE.
Informs clinicians and patients about the benefits and risks associated with SSRI treatment for PE.
Underscores the current gaps in evidence for non-pharmacological PE interventions.