Impulse control and its association with ejaculation time in men with premature ejaculation

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Psychology
• Sexual Health

Background:

• Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common male sexual dysfunction.
• The connection between impulse control and PE is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the association between impulse control issues and the severity of lifelong premature ejaculation (PE).

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional observational study included 40 men with lifelong PE and 40 controls.
• Evaluated impulse control using UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale and Barratt Impulsivity Scale-11 (BIS-11).
• Assessed PE severity with the Arabic Index of PE (AIPE), and measured depression and anxiety using BDI and BAI.

Main Results:

• Men with PE showed significantly higher scores on impulse control scales (UPPS and BIS-11) compared to controls.
• The PE group also exhibited higher levels of anxiety and depression.
• Mean AIPE scores were significantly lower in the PE group (15.13) versus controls (32.05).

Conclusions:

• Impulse control significantly impacts lifelong premature ejaculation (PE).
• Clinicians should assess impulse control in men with PE.
• Therapeutic interventions targeting impulse control may benefit men with severe PE.