New definition for premature ejaculation

An International Society for Sexual Medicine panel of world experts presented a new definition of premature ejaculation at a meeting in Florida.

Acording to UroTaday.com, the new definition is: “Premature ejaculation is a male dysfunction characterized by ejaculation which always or nearly always occurs prior to or within about one minute of vaginal penetration; and, inability to delay ejaculation on all or nearly all vaginal penetrations; and, negative personal consequences, such as distress, bother, frustration and or the avoidance of sexual intimacy.”

Premature ejaculation affects 20 percent to 30 percent of men and although it is less commonly reported than erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation may coexist in a one-third of men complaining of erectile dysfunction. Premature ejaculation has both biologic and psychologic factors but despite its prevalence there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs for treatment.

Multiple treatments have been described including behavioral and sexual exercises and medical therapies.