Premature ejaculation rates and treatment needs in males aged 20 years and over attending urology outpatient clinic

Özet

Aim: The purpose of this study was the assessment of the rates of premature ejaculation and desires for treatment in male patients 20 years and over attending urology outpatient clinic. Methods: All subjects included in the study were asked whether they had a complaint of premature ejaculation; if so, whether they had sought a doctor's assistance; if not, why they had not; why they did not mention their complaint during the first visit; whether they desired treatment; and if not, why they did not. Results: A total of 1608 subjects were questioned. Premature ejaculation was present in 333 (20.7%). Premature ejaculation was the primary complaint of 33 of those attending the urology outpatient clinic. The most common reasons for not seeking a doctor's assistance were failure to see the condition as a problem, and embarrassment. Fifty four (16.2%) of these patients did not desire treatment. The most common reason for not desiring treatment was regarding it as unnecessary at present, and old age. Conclusion: The questioning of all men aged 20 and over attending urology outpatient clinic concerning premature ejaculation will greatly increase diagnoses and treatments.

Açıklama

Anahtar Kelimeler

Premature Ejaculation, Rate, Treatment

Kaynak

International Urology and Nephrology

WoS Q Değeri

Scopus Q Değeri

Q2

Cilt

36

Sayı

4

Künye

Kuru, A. F., Şahin, H., Akay, A. F. ve Bircan, M. K. (2004). Premature ejaculation rates and treatment needs in males aged 20 years and over attending urology outpatient clinic. International Urology and Nephrology, 36(4), 579-581.