Abstract
Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the commonest male sexual dysfunctions. It is characterized by ejaculation which occurs before or soon after vaginal penetration, which causes significant psychological distress to the individual, and his partner. The exact cause of PE is still unknown but several mechanisms are proposed, and these involve complex interactions of neurophysiological, psychosocial, and cognitive factors. We discuss the role of serotonin, nitric oxide, phosphodiesterase enzymes and other neurotransmitters. Treatment of PE tends to co-occur with other sexual difficulties, especially erectile dysfunction (ED). Treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and Dapoxitene are also discussed in detail. The treatment strategy requires a comprehensive holistic approach incorporating both combination of psychopharmacological agent and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The present review highlights the integration of the hypothalamic-neural and reverberating emotional circuit and discusses the etiology and treatment for patients with PE.
Keywords: Cognitive behaviour therapy, dopexetine, pathophysiology, premature ejaculation, SSRIs, erectile dysfunction.
Current Drug Targets
Title:Understanding the Pathophysiology of Premature Ejaculation: Bridging the Link between Pharmacological and Psychological Interventions
Volume: 19 Issue: 8
Author(s): Farid Yusof, Hatta Sidi*, Srijit Das, Marhani Midin, Jaya Kumar and Muhammd Hizri Hatta
Affiliation:
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
Keywords: Cognitive behaviour therapy, dopexetine, pathophysiology, premature ejaculation, SSRIs, erectile dysfunction.
Abstract: Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the commonest male sexual dysfunctions. It is characterized by ejaculation which occurs before or soon after vaginal penetration, which causes significant psychological distress to the individual, and his partner. The exact cause of PE is still unknown but several mechanisms are proposed, and these involve complex interactions of neurophysiological, psychosocial, and cognitive factors. We discuss the role of serotonin, nitric oxide, phosphodiesterase enzymes and other neurotransmitters. Treatment of PE tends to co-occur with other sexual difficulties, especially erectile dysfunction (ED). Treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and Dapoxitene are also discussed in detail. The treatment strategy requires a comprehensive holistic approach incorporating both combination of psychopharmacological agent and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The present review highlights the integration of the hypothalamic-neural and reverberating emotional circuit and discusses the etiology and treatment for patients with PE.
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Yusof Farid, Sidi Hatta*, Das Srijit, Midin Marhani, Kumar Jaya and Hatta Hizri Muhammd, Understanding the Pathophysiology of Premature Ejaculation: Bridging the Link between Pharmacological and Psychological Interventions, Current Drug Targets 2018; 19 (8) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389450117666161215161108
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389450117666161215161108 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-5592 |
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