Men’s Health: Understand and Treat Delayed Ejaculation

Delayed ejaculation, also at times known as impaired ejaculation, is a condition in which it does take an extended period of sexual stimulation for men to reach sexual climax and also release semen from the penis (ejaculate).

The inability to ejaculate or even taking a long time to ejaculate is a sexual dysfunction that can indeed cause distress. Finding treatment can also help alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being.

Sexual dysfunctions can, of course, be disruptive to relationships. Anxiety about sex or even sexual performance can often occur in individuals with sexual dysfunctions.

A few sexual dysfunctions can make it difficult to conceive, and people can have high anxiety about their sexual performance.

When sexual dysfunctions do occur, it can be challenging to talk about. Treatment is there for such a condition, and the person can regain a satisfying sexual life.

Few men with delayed ejaculation are, in fact, unable to ejaculate at all.

Delayed ejaculation can be a temporary or lifelong problem. Possible causes of delayed ejaculation include certain chronic health conditions, surgeries, and medications. Treatment for delayed ejaculation greatly depends on the underlying cause.

It is no doubt normal for men to have delayed ejaculation from time to time. Delayed ejaculation is a problem if it is ongoing or causes stress for the affixed person or the partner.

Symptoms

Few men with delayed ejaculation require 30 minutes or more of sexual stimulation in order to have an orgasm and also ejaculate. Other men might not be able to ejaculate at all (anejaculation).

However, there is no specific time that indicates a diagnosis of delayed ejaculation. A person experiences delayed ejaculation if the delay is causing distress or frustration or if they have to stop sexual activity due to fatigue, physical irritation, loss of erection, or a request from one’s partner.

Often, men might rather have difficulty reaching an orgasm during sexual intercourse or even other sexual activities with a partner. Few men can ejaculate only when masturbating.

Delayed ejaculation is rather divided into the following types based on symptoms:

• Lifelong vs. acquired: With lifelong delayed ejaculation, the problem is indeed present from the time of sexual maturity. Acquired delayed ejaculation does occur after a period of normal sexual functioning.
• Generalized vs. situational: Generalized delayed ejaculation is not limited to certain sex partners or even certain kinds of stimulation. Situational delayed ejaculation does occur only under certain circumstances.

These sorts of categories do help in diagnosing an underlying cause and also in determining the most effective treatment.

When should I see a doctor?

One’s primary care doctor can be helpful if one has delayed ejaculation. See the doctor if:

• Delayed ejaculation does occur as an issue for a person or their partner.
• The person can suffer from another known health issue, causing delayed ejaculation, or even take medications that could cause the problem.
• The person may have other symptoms, along with delayed ejaculation, that might or might not be related.

The complications of delayed ejaculation

There are several complications of delayed ejaculation. Sexual dysfunction can impact self-esteem, sexual satisfaction, and personal relationships.

A few complications of delayed ejaculation include:

• Performance anxiety concerning sex.
• Higher levels of relationship distress.
• Lower levels of a person’s sexual arousal.
• Higher levels of one’s health issues.
• Sexual dissatisfaction.
• Lower levels of his sexual activity.
• Trouble conceiving.

These complications can indeed take a toll on an individual’s mental health. There are also a few more complications involving seeking treatment for delayed ejaculation; several men can see this as a source of shame and embarrassment and may not seek treatment.

Conclusion

Delayed ejaculation happens to be a frustrating condition for both the person and the partner.