Any man who has ever dealt with the dilemma of early ejaculation soon realizes that he must explore and try many different treatments before he finds the one that actually works for his unique situation. Many premature ejaculation treatments go against the normalcy of medicine that we are used to, and therefore it is important to keep an open mind. However, as the penis is a delicate part of a man’s body, many are hesitant to jump on the bandwagon of some off the wall treatment options.
A new treatment option has recently been suggested to combat the symptoms of premature ejaculation, that treatment is Botox. While Botox is chiefly utilized for cosmetic enhancements and procedures, it has other “off label” applications that have shown success. Today, there are people who rely on Botox injections to assist with the ailments of depression and migraine headaches. Further research into Botox has lead doctors and researchers to believe that Botox may be effective in treating early ejaculation.
Current studies show that the use of Botox is not a one time cure-all, but a long term treatment option. The application requires numerous sessions and/or doses, and thankfully this repetitive use has not lead to any ill-natured side effects. The act of injecting Botox into the penis is something that dissuades many men thus far from attempting the treatment, which is completely understandable. While the man’s body does not demonstrate an adverse reaction to the treatment as a whole, the standard side effects associated with injections remain applicable. Fortunately, these side effects are contained near the points of injection.
Where the injection is delivered will depend upon the individual and their physicians theories, though the injection always goes directly into the penis. The injections can be painful, sometimes very painful. Though men who have attempted this early ejaculation treatment believe that the discomfort is worthwhile in the long term.
Common side effects that men should be prepared for are itching and rash, swelling, pain, and stiffness. Rarely, more severe side effects have included bruising and bleeding at the injection site, fever and weakness. Potential patients should consult their physician before attempting this treatment option. Even with the reports of mild to severe symptoms, many men are seeking Botox as a treatment after ready the clinical trial results from both the United States and Great Britain.
It is unclear at this point whether Botox will become the next mainstream treatment option for early ejaculation, though it is gaining in popularity rather quickly. Botox will remain associated with cosmetic enhancements and procedures as its primary use, simply based on each person’s willingness to inject certain parts of their body over others. Simply put, the idea of sticking a needle into the penis, repetitively, is not something that most men wish to do. It is because of this that Botox is mostly administered in cases that are incredibly severe, cases where more conventional treatments have failed to be effective.
As premature or early ejaculation is the most common sexual dysfunction that men face, pharmaceutical companies and many different industries are attempting to find a solution that is effective, and therefore solvent to their businesses. The trials and use of Botox as a treatment for this plaguing condition is proof of this current business trend. It is reasonable to assume that many others will continue to jump on the band wagon in relation to sexual dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
As men become more and more willing to attempt unconventional treatments, we will see a further influx of unorthodox treatments, like Botox. Fortunately, this means that more money and research will continue to be employed towards once and for all finding a treatment to such a prevalent sexual health issue.