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{{Infobox medical condition
| name          = Delayed ejaculation
| synonyms      = Impaired ejaculation, Ejaculatory incompetence
| field          = [[Urology]], [[Sexual medicine]]
| symptoms      = Difficulty or inability to ejaculate despite adequate sexual stimulation
| complications  = [[Infertility]], [[Sexual frustration]], [[Relationship problems]]
| onset          = Can occur at any age, often becomes more common with age
| duration      = Can be temporary or chronic
| causes        = Psychological factors, [[Neurological disorders]], [[Endocrine disorders]], [[Medication side effects]], [[Substance use]]
| risks          = [[Diabetes]], [[Multiple sclerosis]], [[Spinal cord injury]], [[Depression]], [[Anxiety]]
| diagnosis      = [[Medical history]], [[Physical examination]], [[Psychological evaluation]]
| differential  = [[Erectile dysfunction]], [[Premature ejaculation]], [[Anorgasmia]]
| treatment      = [[Psychotherapy]], [[Behavioral therapy]], [[Medication adjustment]], [[Sex therapy]]
| medication    = [[Bupropion]], [[Amantadine]], [[Buspirone]]
| frequency      = Estimated to affect 1-4% of men
}}
'''Delayed ejaculation''' is a [[medical condition]] in which a man cannot [[ejaculate]], either during [[sexual intercourse]] or by manual stimulation with a partner. This condition can be either lifelong or acquired, and either global or situational. It can cause distress and problems in [[relationships]].
'''Delayed ejaculation''' is a [[medical condition]] in which a man cannot [[ejaculate]], either during [[sexual intercourse]] or by manual stimulation with a partner. This condition can be either lifelong or acquired, and either global or situational. It can cause distress and problems in [[relationships]].
==Causes==
==Causes==
Delayed ejaculation can be caused by [[psychological]] issues, [[medical]] problems, or [[medication]] side effects. Psychological causes can include [[depression]], [[anxiety]], and [[relationship problems]]. Medical causes can include [[diabetes]], [[neurological disease]], and [[hormonal disorders]]. Medications that can cause delayed ejaculation include [[antidepressants]], [[antipsychotics]], and [[high blood pressure]] medications.
Delayed ejaculation can be caused by [[psychological]] issues, [[medical]] problems, or [[medication]] side effects. Psychological causes can include [[depression]], [[anxiety]], and [[relationship problems]]. Medical causes can include [[diabetes]], [[neurological disease]], and [[hormonal disorders]]. Medications that can cause delayed ejaculation include [[antidepressants]], [[antipsychotics]], and [[high blood pressure]] medications.
==Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
The main symptom of delayed ejaculation is the inability to ejaculate or very delayed ejaculations despite having a [[sexual desire]] and sexual stimulation. This can occur in all sexual situations, including masturbation.
The main symptom of delayed ejaculation is the inability to ejaculate or very delayed ejaculations despite having a [[sexual desire]] and sexual stimulation. This can occur in all sexual situations, including masturbation.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Delayed ejaculation is diagnosed through a [[medical examination]] and a detailed discussion of sexual history. A [[physical examination]] and [[laboratory tests]] may be needed to rule out medical causes.
Delayed ejaculation is diagnosed through a [[medical examination]] and a detailed discussion of sexual history. A [[physical examination]] and [[laboratory tests]] may be needed to rule out medical causes.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. It may include [[psychotherapy]], medication changes, or treating any underlying medical conditions.
Treatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. It may include [[psychotherapy]], medication changes, or treating any underlying medical conditions.
==See also==
==See also==
* [[Erectile dysfunction]]
* [[Erectile dysfunction]]
* [[Premature ejaculation]]
* [[Premature ejaculation]]
* [[Sexual dysfunction]]
* [[Sexual dysfunction]]
[[Category:Sexual health]]
[[Category:Sexual health]]
[[Category:Men's health]]
[[Category:Men's health]]
[[Category:Urology]]
[[Category:Urology]]
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Latest revision as of 01:12, 4 April 2025


Delayed ejaculation
Synonyms Impaired ejaculation, Ejaculatory incompetence
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Difficulty or inability to ejaculate despite adequate sexual stimulation
Complications Infertility, Sexual frustration, Relationship problems
Onset Can occur at any age, often becomes more common with age
Duration Can be temporary or chronic
Types N/A
Causes Psychological factors, Neurological disorders, Endocrine disorders, Medication side effects, Substance use
Risks Diabetes, Multiple sclerosis, Spinal cord injury, Depression, Anxiety
Diagnosis Medical history, Physical examination, Psychological evaluation
Differential diagnosis Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Anorgasmia
Prevention N/A
Treatment Psychotherapy, Behavioral therapy, Medication adjustment, Sex therapy
Medication Bupropion, Amantadine, Buspirone
Prognosis N/A
Frequency Estimated to affect 1-4% of men
Deaths N/A


Delayed ejaculation is a medical condition in which a man cannot ejaculate, either during sexual intercourse or by manual stimulation with a partner. This condition can be either lifelong or acquired, and either global or situational. It can cause distress and problems in relationships.

Causes[edit]

Delayed ejaculation can be caused by psychological issues, medical problems, or medication side effects. Psychological causes can include depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. Medical causes can include diabetes, neurological disease, and hormonal disorders. Medications that can cause delayed ejaculation include antidepressants, antipsychotics, and high blood pressure medications.

Symptoms[edit]

The main symptom of delayed ejaculation is the inability to ejaculate or very delayed ejaculations despite having a sexual desire and sexual stimulation. This can occur in all sexual situations, including masturbation.

Diagnosis[edit]

Delayed ejaculation is diagnosed through a medical examination and a detailed discussion of sexual history. A physical examination and laboratory tests may be needed to rule out medical causes.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for delayed ejaculation depends on the underlying cause. It may include psychotherapy, medication changes, or treating any underlying medical conditions.

See also[edit]

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