Premature ejaculation: definition and prevalence

Classification and definition of premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a poorly understood condition and is considered as the most common sexual disorder in men. The ambiguity surrounding PE is in part due to the difficulty in conducting and interpreting research in the absence of a standardised definition that adequately encompasses the characteristics of these patients. An enhanced awareness of sexual dysfunctions in the recent deca...

Prevalence, characteristics and implications of premature ejaculation/rapid ejaculation.

PURPOSE Premature ejaculation/rapid ejaculation is a common but incompletely understood male sexual dysfunction. The purposes of this review are to 1) raise awareness of the prevalence and characteristics of PE/RE, its impact on the male and his partner, and the lack of approved medications indicated for its treatment, 2) encourage dialogue about PE/RE between physicians and patients, and 3) st...

New insights on premature ejaculation: a review of definition, classification, prevalence and treatment.

There are ongoing debates about the definition, classification and prevalence of premature ejaculation (PE). The first evidence-based definition of PE was limited to heterosexual men with lifelong PE who engage in vaginal intercourse. Unfortunately, many patients with the complaint of PE do not meet these criteria. However, these men can be diagnosed as one of the PE subtypes, namely acquired P...

Andrology CURRENT DEFINITION AND TREATMENT OF PREMATURE EJACULATION

OBJECTIVES: To discuss a concept about the current definition and treatment of premature ejaculation. METHODS: A detailed review was performed on the current definition and treatment of premature ejaculation. RESULTS: Several definitions were found, however a consensus on how to define premature ejaculation is lacking. In addition, there are several treatments: daily, on demand and topical agen...

Premature Ejaculation Re-Visited: Definition and Contemporary Management Approaches