Treatment for delayed ejaculation

Treatment for delayed ejaculation

To determine the best treatment for delayed ejaculation, your doctor will need to determine whether this condition is due to an underlying health problem, mental disorder, or other concern. The method of treatment depends on the cause but may also include taking a prescription medication or changing the medications you are currently taking, psychological counseling, or dealing with illegal drug or alcohol abuse.

Prescription medications

Your doctor may prescribe medication as the best treatment option, especially if you are taking a type of antidepressant that is causing the problem. In some cases, lowering the dosage of a prescription medication or changing medications may help. For some patients, the addition of a drug may have the desired effect. Many medications used to treat delayed ejaculation are primarily used for additional conditions.

Some of the medications recommended by doctors include things like:

Amantadine or Symmetrel

Buspirone, Vanspar or BuSpar)

Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and more

Cyproheptadine or Periactin

Yohimbine

Psychotherapy or psychological counseling

Psychotherapy will help by treating the actual psychological issues that are causing the delayed climax, such as anxiety or depression. This is also used to deal with psychological issues that directly affect your ability to ejaculate.

This may mean seeing a psychologist or mental health professional alone or with your spouse or partner. Based on the underlying causes, you may benefit more from seeking treatment from a sex therapist, a mental health therapist who specializes in providing talking therapies to cure sexual dysfunction. The type of counseling that is most effective for your condition depends on your individual concerns.

Alternative practitioner psychotherapy

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