Definition
Persistent difficulty ejaculating despite subjectively adequate stimulation.
Symptoms
Marked delay, no ejaculation or difficulty in selected situations.
How it may be discovered
Change after medication, surgery, neurological disease or relationship factors.
When to seek care
Seek help for distress or conception plans; do not stop prescribed medicines independently.
Investigations and tests
History, medication review, examination and selected hormonal or neurological assessment.
Reaching a diagnosis
Distinguish absent orgasm, absent semen and retrograde ejaculation.
Treatment options
Address modifiable causes with the prescriber, psychosexual support and fertility strategies when needed.
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