{"id":18102,"date":"2025-03-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/?p=18102"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:31:56","slug":"treatments-for-premature-ejaculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/tratamentos-para-ejaculacao-prematura\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Treatments for Premature Ejaculation and How They Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18102\" class=\"elementor elementor-18102\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f459c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f459c9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c827c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c827c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apurologia.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ejaculacao-prematura.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">premature ejaculation<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a common condition among men, characterised by the inability to control ejaculation, which occurs before or shortly after penetration. This dysfunction can have an emotional impact, affect self-esteem and jeopardise the quality of relationships. Fortunately, there are various strategies and <\/span>treatments for premature ejaculation<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help control this condition and improve your sex life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1e4bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1e4bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Premature Ejaculation is diagnosed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4356f04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4356f04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diagnosis of <\/span><b>premature ejaculation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be carried out by a qualified health professional, based on the patient's clinical history and description of symptoms. Normally, the frequency of occurrence, the ejaculatory latency time and the psychological impact of the condition are assessed. In some cases, it may be necessary to rule out other medical causes that could be associated with the dysfunction, such as hormonal changes or neurological problems. With an accurate diagnosis, it is possible to define the <\/span><b>treatments for premature ejaculation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most appropriate for each case.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3a5414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3a5414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatments for Premature Ejaculation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a634e39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a634e39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for premature ejaculation can involve behavioural approaches, psychological therapies and medical options. Choosing the best strategy depends on the individual needs of each patient.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8718f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5e8718f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam-2-1024x559.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18113\" alt=\"Discover the Best Treatments for Premature Ejaculation at M\u00e9dico Na Net\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam-2-1024x559.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam-2-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam-2-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam-2-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam-2-600x327.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam-2.webp 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ac2330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ac2330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Behavioural Therapy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfbc3cf elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"dfbc3cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5387b80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5387b80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioural techniques are often recommended as a first step in the treatment of premature ejaculation. Some of the most commonly used include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start-Stop technique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It consists of interrupting sexual stimulation before ejaculation and resuming after a few seconds, helping to increase control time.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compression Technique<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It involves pressing lightly on the base of the penis before ejaculation to reduce arousal and prolong the time to climax.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Previous masturbation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men find benefits in masturbating a few hours before sex, reducing sensitivity and prolonging the act.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94f3141 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94f3141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Psychological Therapy and Anxiety Reduction<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a467545 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a467545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d2907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26d2907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety and stress play a key role in premature ejaculation. Cognitive-behavioural therapy can help patients manage anxiety related to sexual performance. Relaxation exercises, such as meditation and controlled breathing, can also be useful for reducing tension and increasing control over the sexual response.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9ee9f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9ee9f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pelvic Floor Exercises<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538d447 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"538d447\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78d995e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78d995e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can significantly improve ejaculatory control. Kegel exercises, which consist of repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles of the perineum, help to strengthen these muscles and delay ejaculation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05c6f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05c6f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use of Desensitisation Methods<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a5f5fe elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9a5f5fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7349d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7349d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reduce the sensitivity of the penis and increase the time until ejaculation, approaches such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased Thickness Condoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce direct stimulation during sexual intercourse.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Desensitising gels or creams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applied topically, they help to reduce sensitivity and prolong ejaculatory latency time.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8edd30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8edd30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Oral treatment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ecb7a7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9ecb7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8dfba0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8dfba0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another effective approach to treating premature ejaculation is the use of <\/span><b>oral medication<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These substances act on the central nervous system, prolonging the time until ejaculation. Clinical studies have shown that this type of treatment can significantly increase ejaculatory latency time, offering efficacy rates of more than <\/span><b>60% to 70%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of cases.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to their proven efficacy, oral treatments are generally well tolerated by patients and have a favourable safety profile. However, it is essential that they are prescribed by a healthcare professional, ensuring that the right dose and regime is chosen for each individual.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b05c0cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b05c0cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lifestyle Changes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e183f8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1e183f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7459c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a7459c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy habits can have a positive impact on sexual performance. Some strategies include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular physical activity improves circulation and reduces stress.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopt a balanced diet, avoiding excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve sleep quality, as fatigue can worsen the symptoms of premature ejaculation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5c879 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fe5c879\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ce6293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ce6293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Seeking Medical Help is Essential in Treating Premature Ejaculation\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4265716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4265716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many men avoid seeking medical help because they are embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about the condition. However, premature ejaculation is a treatable problem, and the sooner it is addressed, the better the results. A consultation with a health professional will help you get a proper diagnosis and find the most effective treatment for each case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/premature-ejaculation\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artigo&amp;utm_campaign=ejaculacao_precoce\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>Doctor on the Net<\/b><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer specialised online consultations, providing a discreet and personalised service for those looking to improve their sexual health. If you're struggling with premature ejaculation, book an appointment with us and discover the best treatment options for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/premature-ejaculation\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artigo&amp;utm_campaign=ejaculacao_precoce\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>premature ejaculation<\/b><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a source of frustration and anxiety, but there are various strategies and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/premature-ejaculation\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artigo&amp;utm_campaign=ejaculacao_precoce\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>treatments for premature ejaculation<\/b><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help improve the quality of your sex life. From behavioural techniques and specialist therapies to lifestyle changes and oral treatments, effective solutions can be found for every case. Don't let this problem affect your confidence and well-being - book an appointment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/product\/premature-ejaculation\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=artigo&amp;utm_campaign=ejaculacao_precoce\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>online consultation for premature ejaculation<\/b><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at M\u00e9dico na Net and receive professional counselling to take back control of your intimate life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A ejacula\u00e7\u00e3o prematura \u00e9 uma condi\u00e7\u00e3o comum entre os homens, caracterizada pela incapacidade de controlar a ejacula\u00e7\u00e3o, que ocorre antes ou pouco tempo ap\u00f3s a penetra\u00e7\u00e3o. Esta disfun\u00e7\u00e3o pode gerar impacto emocional, afetar a autoestima e prejudicar a qualidade dos relacionamentos. Felizmente, existem diversas estrat\u00e9gias e tratamentos para ejacula\u00e7\u00e3o prematura que podem ajudar a controlar [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1393,"featured_media":18114,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[130,136,131,134],"class_list":["post-18102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-saude-do-homem","tag-ejaculacao-precoce","tag-ejaculacao-prematura","tag-qualidade-de-vida","tag-saude-mental"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Melhores-Tratamentos-para-Ejaculacao-Prematura-e-Como-Funcionam.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1393"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18102"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18102\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18114"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mediconanet.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}