In some cases, ejaculation occurs even before penetration begins. Premature ejaculation is accepted as that which occurs before 1 minute, and as “probable” that which oscillates between 1-1.5 minutes. It is not a serious problem for men’s health, and it is not usually caused by a physical complication.
However, it must be treated to avoid psychological problems that may alter the emotional stability of the patient or their relationship.
Premature ejaculation can even be a cause of infertility in couples if they never manage to ejaculate inside the vagina.
Premature ejaculation can be primary or secondary. In the first case, the dysfunction has been maintained since adolescence and the man has never had a relationship with a partner in which he has been able to control the ejaculatory reflex. Primary premature ejaculation is associated with inappropriate masturbation, due to the adolescent’s rush to reach climax, in many cases due to lack of privacy or feelings of guilt. Secondary premature ejaculation affects men who had control for a while but then lost it for some reason, usually related to emotional problems, stress, prolonged sexual inactivity, or a new partner who causes them anxiety or a high degree of arousal. sexual.
There are also several degrees depending on the severity of the case:
- Grade 1: is the least serious grade and the easiest to correct. It is associated with anxiety and a highly stressed lifestyle.
- Grade 2: develops when grade 1 is not exceeded, and premature ejaculation becomes chronic. It can be treated with the help of a professional through sex therapy.
- Grade 3: occurs when grade 2 lasts too long. Ejaculation occurs before penetration or at the beginning of it, and men who suffer from this degree are usually very affected psychologically.
- Grade 4: in this last grade, premature ejaculation becomes a chronic disorder that affects all aspects of the patient’s life. Drug treatment is now necessary.
Regardless of the degree that the patient presents, it is essential that they consult their doctor, without shame, who will be the one who indicates the correct treatment.
The symptoms of premature ejaculation define this disorder and will be the key to reaching an accurate diagnosis by the specialist. The treatment of premature ejaculation will depend on the severity of the case and how much this problem affects the patient. In the first place, psychological therapies will begin, whose objective is to modify sexual techniques, and which require the participation of the couple to be effective. Pharmacological treatment will be reserved for those cases in which the therapy does not obtain the desired results.
