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

Symptoms

When to see a doctor

Request an appointment

Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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