Premature ejaculation is a devastating condition that can plague men throughout their whole lives. There are solutions to it, though. Even so, it’s always a good idea to visit a doctor before embarking on any male enhancement treatment plan. Whilst the large majority of cases will simply confirm any initial fears, sometimes it can point to an underlying illness that may need to be treated in very specific ways. Furthermore, doctors can provide access to counselors if certain mental complications arise as a result of premature ejaculation problems.
Making an Appointment
It’s going to be difficult to make an appointment with the doctor because it’s essentially admitting for the first time that there is a problem that needs to be solved. A lot of sufferers won’t even acknowledge that they have an issue as they don’t want to admit it to themselves. These are natural reactions and are nothing to be concerned about.
If there’s a serious problem and a lot of fear and trepidation surrounds the appointment then don’t be afraid to do it with a partner or a trusted friend. They can provide moral and spiritual support when making the appointment and on the day of the appointment.
History Lesson
The first thing any doctor will do is get a feel for the patient and their lifestyle. Sometimes it’s a specific lifestyle that leads to problems with premature ejaculation. Don’t tell any lies or exaggerate in any way. Tell them the truth, they are there to help and they don’t judge anybody’s lifestyle. That’s not their job or their place.
Some common questions can include:
- What do you do?
- Do you feel under pressure at work?
- Do you smoke/take drugs/drink alcohol?
- What is your sex life like?
Not all of these questions are easy to answer, but being open and honest can solve the problem much more quickly. Withholding information can only lead to the wrong treatments and wrong advice being prescribed, which will only prolong the agony.
Physical Examination
The doctor needs to know if there is something wrong with the male sex organs of the patient. During their tests they will make sure that there are no abnormalities afflicting either the genitals or the penis. Blood pressure is also something that can come into the equation, so expect to go through a blood test to make sure that there’s nothing wrong here.
Pulses within the legs are assessed and the reflexes of the legs are taken. This is because the penis is heavily influenced by its sensitivity and how much blood happens to be flowing through to the penis. If there’s anything wrong then that could diagnose the problem. A prostate exam is usually part of the overall physical examination in this case.
Additional Tests
Expect to see a number of additional tests if the doctor suspects that there may be some other underlying medical conditions. Provided below is a list of the major tests that will be carried out to make sure that there are no serious conditions that could indicate bigger problems than mere premature ejaculation.
Urine tests: The urine is a possible indicator of diabetes. Premature ejaculation can sometimes indicate the onset of diabetes. Once the urine has been taken it will be assessed for the sugar levels within.
Blood tests: Again sugar levels will be checked, but other minerals will also be looked for to make sure there’s no anemia involved. Remember, blood is a major factor in the performance of the penis, including when it comes to premature ejaculation.
Hormone tests: Erectile dysfunction can be spotted if irregular hormone counts have been detected.
Aftercare
It will depend entirely on the situation as to what is done next. The doctor may decide that nothing can be done and that the only option is to send the male off to counseling, whilst providing regular support to help cope with these issues. Sometimes, medications could be prescribed to help with these issues. As already mentioned, it really does depend on the situation and it will differ depending on the severity of the problem and whether any underlying conditions were discovered.