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[Painful ejaculation: a review].

E S Pescatori¹, Furio Pirozzi Farina

¹SISMER, Unità Operativa di Andrologia, Bologna and Hesperia Hospital, Servizio di Andrologia, Modena - Italy.

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Pain during ejaculation, affecting the perineum and urethra, impacts quality of life for 1-9.7% of men. Causes range from prostate issues to psychological factors, requiring expert diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

Andrology and Urology
Sexual Medicine
Men's Health

Context:

Pain at ejaculation (dysorgasmia) significantly affects male quality of life.
Prevalence estimates range from 1% to 9.7% in the general male population.
This condition is often underestimated but warrants clinical attention.

Purpose:

To review the literature on the causes, diagnosis, and management of pain at ejaculation.
To highlight the diverse etiologies contributing to ejaculatory pain.
To emphasize the need for specialized andrologic/urologic care.

Summary:

Ejaculatory pain originates from prostate-vesicular issues (BPH, prostatitis), post-surgical complications (prostatectomy, hernioplasty), medications (antidepressants), and psychogenic factors.
Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have been proposed for these varied causes.
Accurate interpretation and management by specialists are crucial.

Impact:

Ejaculatory pain is linked to significant personal distress.
It represents an important clinical presentation within andrology and urology.
Competent management by specialists can improve patient outcomes and well-being.