October 21st, 2014
Pregnancy is indeed a blessing but certain conditions should be met to ensure a healthy and successful conception. This includes, optimal vaginal insertion, presence of a healthy egg in the fallopian tubes and availability of functional sperms after ejaculation. Needless to say that any alteration in these functional events can affect the fertility and chances of conception.
Premature ejaculation is a common issue faced by approximately 30% males globally (1). For some males, it is a transient phase while others develop it for a brief period of time after physical or psychological trauma. Although, premature ejaculation usually resolves with lifestyle modification and non-pharmacological remedies, you should look for medical advice if you are planning a family.
Premature ejaculation (also abbreviated as PE) refers to “an early orgasm followed by release of male juices”. Although there is no definite time or definition that could help in diagnosing PE, but clinically an average male lasts for about 7.3 minutes or even more. It is imperative to keep in mind that the time to ejaculate vary among different males (or even in the same male at different points of life), yet clinical diagnosis of PE is usually made if average time to ejaculate is less than 1.8 minutes.
Premature ejaculation is more common around the extremes of age (very young males) or elderly. Most common physiological causes are:
Premature ejaculation can also present in certain organic health issues such as:
Although, time to ejaculate doesn’t really matter as long as the vaginal penetration is sufficient; yet in some cases, it may compromise fertility. Here is how:
Most males tend to overlook premature ejaculation as a problem, while others tend to hide it or cover it due to embarrassment. In either case, premature ejaculation is not a disease and can respond significantly to medical treatment. It is highly recommended to see a professional in order to assess the actual cause of premature ejaculation and infertility.
If PE is due to anxiety or nervousness, simple tips can help a lot; such as:
Premature ejaculation usually has a negative impact on fertility and pregnancy especially if there are hidden causes behind it. One should talk to the doctor about his sexual life and his desire to conceive and both should work together to find a solution or treatment of the problem.
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