Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
premature ejaculation
Subclass of:
Physiological Sexual Disorders;
Psychosexual Disorders;
Genital Diseases, Male
Definitions related to premature ejaculation:
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A disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent ejaculation before or after penetration and before the person wishes it.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Ejaculation that occurs before or immediately after penetration; this can interfere with a couple having a mutually satisfying sexual experience.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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The emission of semen and seminal fluid during the act of preparation for sexual intercourse, i.e. before there is penetration, or shortly after penetration.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Premature ejaculation is ejaculation that occurs too early, usually before, upon, or shortly after penetration. The cause is most likely to be anxiety, other psychologic factors, or very sensitive penile skin.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Premature (early) ejaculation�also referred to as rapid ejaculation�is the most common type of sexual dysfunction in men younger than 40 years. An occasional instance of premature ejaculation might not be cause for concern, but, if the problem occurs with more than 50% of attempted sexual relations, a dysfunctional pattern usually exists...WebMD, 2019
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Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates sooner during sexual intercourse than he or his partner would like. Premature ejaculation is a common sexual complaint. Estimates vary, but as many as 1 out of 3 men say they experience this problem at some time.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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