Evidence-based definitions improve clinical practice and research. Nonetheless, the
International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and the American Psychiatric Association's�…

In the July issue of The Journal, Waldinger and Schweitzer addressed methods of defining
premature ejaculation (PE)[1, 2]. While this discussion and the authors' contributions to our�…

Background In former days, information obtained from randomized well‐controlled clinical
trials and epidemiological studies on premature ejaculation (PE) was not available, thereby�…

Abstract Introduction The International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) Ad Hoc
Committee for the Definition of Premature Ejaculation developed the first evidence-based�…

Introduction The medical literature contains several definitions of premature ejaculation
(PE). The most commonly quoted definition, the American Psychiatric Association's�…

Introduction. Premature ejaculation (PE) and its individual and relationship consequences
have been recognized in the literature for centuries. PE is one of the most common male�…

ABSTRACT Background In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM),
a descriptive definition for premature ejaculation (PE) that was based on historical�…

Introduction. Premature ejaculation (PE) is one of the most prevalent male sexual
dysfunctions, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked as a result of numerous patient�…

Introduction Over the past 20 years our knowledge of premature ejaculation (PE) has
significantly advanced. Specifically, we have witnessed substantial progress in�…

Introduction Large, well‐designed observational or clinical efficacy and safety randomized
clinical trials are required to identify the prevalence of premature ejaculation (PE) and its�…