Definition
Ejaculation experienced as too early, with limited control and personal or relationship distress.
Symptoms
Repeated frustration or avoidance; duration alone does not establish a disorder.
How it may be discovered
Lifelong or newly acquired symptoms.
When to seek care
Seek help when distressed, particularly after recent change or with erectile difficulties.
Investigations and tests
Confidential sexual history and associated-cause assessment; only indicated tests.
Reaching a diagnosis
Clarify onset, context, perceived control and distress without imposing a performance standard.
Treatment options
Education, psychosexual support and selected medication; address associated conditions.
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