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Oigarche: the age at first ejaculation.

J G Carlier, O P Steeno

    Andrologia
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    The average age of first ejaculation in Belgium is 13 years and 2 months, correlating with a 10 ml testicular volume. This finding suggests testicular volume can indicate sexual maturation during male puberty.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Endocrinology
    • Human Sexuality

    Background:

    • Male puberty involves significant physical and sexual maturation.
    • Assessing the timing of key pubertal events is crucial for understanding development.
    • Testicular volume is a recognized indicator of pubertal progression.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the mean age of first ejaculation in Belgian males.
    • To correlate the age of first ejaculation with testicular volume.
    • To establish age at first ejaculation as a reliable index of male pubertal maturation.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected from male participants in Belgium.
    • Age at first ejaculation recorded.
    • Testicular volume measured using the Prader orchidometer.

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    Main Results:

    • The mean age at first ejaculation was found to be 13 years and 2 months.
    • This correlated with a mean testicular volume of 10 ml.
    • Results align with previous studies by Laron et al. and Richardson and Short.

    Conclusions:

    • A testicular volume of 10 ml is a significant marker for the potential onset of ejaculation.
    • Age at first ejaculation can be reliably used as an indicator of genital and sexual maturation in males.
    • This understanding may help alleviate premature concerns regarding sexual development.