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Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility
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Current therapeutic strategies for premature ejaculation and future perspectives.
Zhong-Cheng Xin1, Yi-Chen Zhu, Yi-Ming Yuan
1Andrology Centre of Peking University First Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100034, China. xinzc@bjmu.edu.cn
Asian Journal of Andrology
|May 3, 2011
Summary
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual disorder. This review covers current treatments and future perspectives for managing PE, despite challenges in its study.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Premature ejaculation (PE) is a prevalent male sexual dysfunction.
- Its pathophysiology involves complex peripheral and central nervous system disturbances.
- Current pharmaceutical treatments for PE are primarily 'off-label'.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current therapeutic strategies for premature ejaculation.
- To discuss future treatment perspectives for PE.
- To highlight challenges in PE research, including lack of standardized models and assessment tools.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article.
- It synthesizes information on existing and emerging treatments for PE.
- It discusses research limitations and future directions.
Main Results:
- Novel oral agents and new drug administration methods offer relief for PE patients.
- Despite advancements, a unified understanding of PE aetiology is lacking.
- Standardized animal models and clinical assessment tools are needed for robust research.
Conclusions:
- Current treatments provide symptomatic relief for premature ejaculation.
- Further research is essential to elucidate the aetiology of PE.
- Development of standardized research tools and models will advance PE management.
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