Premature Ejaculation

Suffering from premature ejaculation can be embarrassing, but it affects about 30%-40% of all men. At Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center in West Los Angeles and Redondo Beach, California, men’s sexual health physician Faisal Ahmed, MD, offers complete care for premature ejaculation. After identifying the underlying cause, he makes personalized treatment recommendations to boost your confidence and improve your sex life. Call the nearest office to schedule treatment for premature ejaculation, or book your appointment online today. 

Is premature ejaculation something to worry about?

Not necessarily. Most men experience premature ejaculation at one time or another. It often occurs because of anxiety or overexcitability. 

However, if the problem occurs frequently, it can be frustrating for you and your sexual partners. Luckily, there are various treatment options, and, in most cases, it’s fixable. 

What causes premature ejaculation?

Premature ejaculation occurs for various reasons, including:

• Erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Hormone imbalances, like low testosterone
• Having a penis that’s very sensitive to stimulation
• Performance anxiety
• Stress
• Relationship problems

Sometimes, premature ejaculation occurs because of an underlying mental health condition, like depression or a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

When should I see a doctor about premature ejaculation?

Make an appointment at Adonis Men’s Sexual Health if you ejaculate sooner than you’d like to during sexual encounters. That’s especially true if your symptoms cause you to feel embarrassed or cause problems with your significant other. 

How is premature ejaculation diagnosed?

Your Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center provider reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including when the problem started, if it happens every time you have sex, and whether you have erectile dysfunction. 

Answer your provider’s questions honestly. It can be embarrassing to talk about sexual health problems, but your provider isn’t there to judge you. Plus, your answers play a vital role in guiding treatment. 

Your provider completes a physical exam and orders lab tests, including blood work and urinalysis. These measures help rule out underlying health problems, like hormonal imbalances and/or issues with your thyroid or pituitary gland. They might also complete a Doppler ultrasound of your penis to check for blocked blood vessels or calcium buildup.

How is premature ejaculation treated?

Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center treats premature ejaculation using a conservative, minimally invasive approach. They might suggest:

• Behavioral therapy to teach you how to delay orgasms
• A referral to a psychiatrist to address mental health problems like depression 
• Prescription antidepressants
• Anesthetic numbing cream to reduce penis sensitivity
• Prescription medication to treat erectile dysfunction

Most men experience optimal results when combining two or more of these treatments. Your Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center provider monitors your progress at regular checkups and adjusts your treatment plan as needed.

Call the nearest Adonis Men’s Sexual Health Center office to schedule premature ejaculation treatment, or book your appointment online today.