The definition of premature ejaculation has not yet been agreed upon in the international community, which can be divided into primary premature ejaculation, secondary premature ejaculation, variability premature ejaculation and premature ejaculation likely erectile dysfunction. The diagnosis can be carried out based on the patient’s medical history, the sexual evaluation table and the neurolog...

Depression is among the most common psychiatric disorders in the world. Its lifetime prevalence is 25% among women. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are common drugs used for the treatment of depression and are associated with specific complications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction caused by fluoxetine, citalopram and sertraline in de...

OBJECTIVES: To discuss a concept about the current definition and treatment of premature ejaculation. METHODS: A detailed review was performed on the current definition and treatment of premature ejaculation. RESULTS: Several definitions were found, however a consensus on how to define premature ejaculation is lacking. In addition, there are several treatments: daily, on demand and topical agen...

The definition of premature ejaculation has not yet been agreed upon in the international community, which can be divided into primary premature ejaculation, secondary premature ejaculation, variability premature ejaculation and premature ejaculation likely erectile dysfunction. The diagnosis can be carried out based on the patient’s medical history, the sexual evaluation table and the neurolog...

Introduction: Our aim was to determine the relationship between genuine premature ejaculation and serum and seminal plasma magnesium. Materials and Methods: In a case-control study carried out between January 2002 and December 2003, 19 patients with premature ejaculation were evaluated and compared with 19 patients without premature ejaculation. Patients with organic and psychogenic causes were...

OBJECTIVE To assess whether use of the antidepressant venlafaxine is associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death or near death compared with other commonly used antidepressants. DESIGN Population based observational study. SETTING We did a nested case-control analysis within a new user cohort formed using the United Kingdom General Practice Research Database. PARTICIPANTS Ne...

BACKGROUND Premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual dysfunctions in men. Recent epidemiological studies suggest its prevalence in Australia may range from 21-31% OBJECTIVE This article will discuss the current definition of premature ejaculation from a urological perspective. It will provide an understanding of the pathogenesis of premature ejaculation, as well as assessment and...

BACKGROUND: The treatment of breastfeeding mothers with depression raises several dilemmas, including the possible risk of drug exposure through breast milk for the infant. This article provides background information and presents practical advice and recommendations for the clinician dealing with the treatment of depression and related disorders in the postpartum period. METHODS: An electroni...