We treat sexual disorders like erectile dysfunction, premature, inhibited, retarded, retrograde ejaculation, or inhibited sexual desire.
What are ejaculation disorders?
There are different types of ejaculation disorders in men, including:
- Premature ejaculation: This refers to ejaculation that occurs before or soon after penetration.
- Inhibited or retarded ejaculation: This is when ejaculation is slow to occur.
- Retrograde ejaculation: This occurs when, at orgasm, the ejaculate is forced back into the bladder rather than through the urethra and out the end of the penis.
In some cases, premature and inhibited ejaculation are caused by psychological factors, including a strict religious background that causes the person to view sex as sinful, a lack of attraction for a partner, and past traumatic events.
Premature ejaculation, the most common form of sexual dysfunction in men, often is due to nervousness over how well they will perform during sex. Certain drugs, including some antidepressants, may affect ejaculation, as can nerve damage to the spinal cord or back.
Retrograde ejaculation is common in males with diabetes who suffer from diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage). This is due to problems with the nerves in the bladder and the bladder neck that allow the ejaculate to flow backward.
In other men, retrograde ejaculation occurs after operations on the bladder neck, prostate, or after certain abdominal operations. In addition, certain medications, particularly those used to treat mood disorders, may cause problems with ejaculation.
Treatment for Delayed Ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation treatment depends on the underlying cause, but it might include taking medication or making changes to medications you currently take, undergoing psychological counseling, or addressing alcohol or illegal drug use.
Medications
If you’re taking medication that might be causing delayed ejaculation, reducing the dose of a medication or switching medications might fix the problem. Sometimes, adding a medication might help.
Medications used to treat delayed ejaculation are primarily used to treat other conditions.
Medications sometimes used to treat delayed ejaculation include:
- Amantadine, a Parkinson’s medication
- Buspirone, an anti-anxiety medication
- Cyproheptadine, an allergy medication
- Psychological counseling (psychotherapy)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy can help by addressing underlying mental health problems leading to delayed ejaculation, such as depression or anxiety. It’s also used to address psychological issues that directly affect your ability to ejaculate.
Counseling might involve seeing a psychologist or mental health counselor on your own or along with your partner. Depending on the underlying cause, you might benefit most from seeing a sex therapist — a mental health counselor who specializes in talk therapy for sexual problems. The type of counseling that’s best for you will depend on your particular concerns.
Treatment for Premature Ejaculation
Common treatment options for premature ejaculation include behavioral techniques, topical anesthetics, medications, and counseling. Keep in mind that it might take time to find the treatment or combination of treatments that will work for you. Behavioral treatment plus drug therapy might be the most effective course.
Behavioral Techniques
In some cases, therapy for premature ejaculation might involve taking simple steps, such as masturbating an hour or two before intercourse so that you’re able to delay ejaculation during sex. Your doctor also might recommend avoiding intercourse for a period of time and focusing on other types of sexual play so that pressure is removed from your sexual encounters.
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Weak pelvic floor muscles might impair your ability to delay ejaculation. Pelvic floor exercises (Kegel exercises) can help strengthen these muscles.
To learn more about other types of ejaculation problem treatment, please get in touch with one of our qualified experts.
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