

Selective serotonin release inhibitors (SSRIs) A latency time of less than 1 minute is regarded as abnormal. Your GP may ask you to time the interval between penetration and ejaculation (the intravaginal ejaculation latency time, IELT) using a stopwatch. Your urine will normally be assessed by dipstick-testing to see whether it contains sugar which might indicate diabetesīlood levels of testosterone, prolactin, FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), LH (luteinising hormone) and thyroid hormones may be measured if you also have erectile dysfunction (impotence). A blood sugar measurement may be performed to exclude diabetes It is common to measure kidney function, liver function and cholesterol as well as checking your blood for anaemia or other problems. The actual tests performed will be left to your GP's discretion. Specific tests are not usually needed but the following may be performed, depending on whether there is a suspicion of other problems: This will normally include one or all of the following: Your GP should work through a recommended scheme of assessment for men with troublesome premature ejaculation.

We do not know accurately how common it is but between 1 in 3 & 1 in 5 men (20-30%) are thought to have premature ejaculation.Rarely, premature ejaculation may develop in later life when it is often progressive.Premature ejaculation is usually lifelong (it often dates back to the first sexual experience).If your ejaculation is earlier than desired (before or soon after penetration) with minimal stimulation and you have little control over it, you should consider seeking further advice from your GP What are the facts about premature ejaculation? What should I do if I have premature ejaculation? NOTE: Some of the information provided contains graphic, medical images which individuals may find upsettingĬlick here to use our feedback form & send us your comments about this section of the BAUS website this will help us to improve it for the benefit of our patients
