Patient's question:
I found that I have a bit of premature ejaculation. What medications are available for treating premature ejaculation? What should I pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
First, it's important to determine whether one suffers from premature ejaculation. Generally, it is believed that premature ejaculation occurs when a man is unable to control ejaculation during intercourse or when the intercourse time is less than 2 minutes. Healthy men typically experience a second ejaculation 2 to 6 minutes after the penis is inserted into the vagina. If premature ejaculation is confirmed, treatment should be targeted at the underlying causes. Currently, drug treatment primarily involves 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibitors. In China, dapoxetine hydrochloride has been approved for market use. It is taken orally 3 hours before sexual activity to prolong the latency period of ejaculation, but it has certain side effects.