Premature ejaculation is thought to be the most common sexual performance problem in the world. While many studies have found it affects 89-93% of men, most experts agree it is grossly under-reported and that 100% of men experience at least once in their adult life. As a result, it has become a topic which is finally stepping out from the shadows and getting the attention it deserves. There are now a number of specialized clinics and healthcare programs which focus on this and other problems related to male sexual performance. DO these clinics bring something new to the table or are they little more than stores that sell the same products men can get and use on their own?

Male Enhancement Clinics – A Brief Overview

Men have always had a reputation for avoiding appointments with any kind of doctor. The roots for this are still a matter of debate but the fact is that men are more likely to take their car into a garage after hearing a troubling noise than they are to see a doctor even when they think something might be wrong. So it came as no surprise when clinics that wanted to make healthcare more comfortable for men began marketing themselves as separate entities. It’s not a hospital or a doctor’s office – it’s an Enhancement Clinic!

So far, it’s worked well and clinics that focus on male enhancement are becoming increasingly common. What a clinic offers can vary widely but, generally speaking, most clinics offer:

• Hormone Testing – One of the most common reasons for a decline in sexual performance and libido comes down to declining levels of the male hormone testosterone. Some level of decline is a normal part of aging and men can have their levels checked at these clinics to see if that may be contributing to the problem.

• Hormone Treatments and Injections – If levels are low, hormones can be prescribed. These need to be injected regularly, which men can do at home. Men do need to maintain regular appointments while they undergo hormone therapy in order to ensure levels don’t become too high.

• Nutritional Support – Nutritionists at male enhancement clinics work with clients to develop eating plans which effective treat a host of problems including impotence and early ejaculation.

• Treatment for Early Ejaculation – Specific treatments for early ejaculation include using prescription medications normally used to treat other conditions. Anti-depressants, for example, can delay orgasm which makes them a good off-label option for men. Other medical options include numbing agents to help reduce over-stimulation.

• Sex Therapy – Treating early ejaculation is one thing, actually curing it is another. Some clinics offer medical options to treat the problem as well as sexual therapy to help cure the issue at its core.

The Bottom Line – GO to a Clinic or DIY?

Many of the treatments used by these clinics are readily available through the general marketplace or, for prescribed medications, through a general doctor’s office. So many men would be fine working through some of the options on their own or working with their regular doctor for more advanced treatments. However, these clinics do offer a perfect one-stop shop for men who have already tried addressing the problem on their own but to no avail. Having more resources at their disposal, clinics can streamline a treatment plan that incorporates a number of different therapies which come together to form a tailored solution. In the end, these clinics do offer a valuable service and one which encourages men to take a more active role in their overall health and sexual well-being.