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[An effective combined therapy for simple premature ejaculation].

Jing-Tang Pei¹, Zhao-Hui Shi

¹Teaching and Research Section of Surgery, Huaihe Clinical School, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475001, China. PJT1957@sohu.com

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|September 27, 2008

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A combined therapy improved treatment outcomes for premature ejaculation. This approach, integrating medication, traditional Chinese medicine, and psychological guidance, demonstrated sustained effectiveness over time.

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Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

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Published on: May 30, 2025

Area of Science:

Integrative medicine
Sexual health
Clinical pharmacology

Context:

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction.
Current treatments for PE have varying efficacy and side effect profiles.
There is a need for more effective and stable treatment options for PE.

Purpose:

To evaluate the clinical efficacy and stability of a combined therapy for simple premature ejaculation.
To compare the combined therapy with standard pharmacotherapy alone.

Summary:

A study involving 110 patients with simple premature ejaculation compared a combined therapy group (sertraline, traditional Chinese medicine, psychological guidance) with a control group (sertraline only).
The combined therapy group showed significantly higher total effectiveness rates (91.6% vs. 76%) at 4 weeks and sustained improvement (68.3% vs. 42%) after drug withdrawal compared to the control group.
Ejaculation latency and sexual life satisfaction were key outcome measures.

Impact:

The combined therapy offers a promising and stable treatment strategy for simple premature ejaculation.
This multimodal approach may enhance patient outcomes and long-term satisfaction.
Findings support the integration of psychological and traditional medicine interventions in managing PE.