Delayed Ejaculation

A healthcare provider will ask you questions about your medical history, sexual habits and ejaculation patterns. Questions may include:

• When did you first notice you had problems ejaculating?
• Does delayed ejaculation happen a lot, or only sometimes?
• Are you able to ejaculate when you masturbate?
• Are you able to ejaculate when you have sexual intercourse?
• If you can ejaculate, how long does it take?
• Do you have any other penile disorders, such as erectile dysfunction or a penile fracture?
• Do you have any new or changing sexual desires?
• What medications are you currently taking?
• How much alcohol do you drink?
• Do you use any nonprescription drugs?

These questions may feel awkward or intrusive, but they’re an important part of a provider’s diagnosis. It’s important to answer these questions honestly, even if you feel embarrassed.

A provider may perform a physical examination and order tests to help identify or rule out other conditions. These tests may include:

• Blood tests
• Urinalysis (pee test)
• Semen analysis, particularly if you’re trying to conceive a biological child