Clinical Characteristics of the Premature Ejaculation Sufferers in Aegean Region of the Turkey: A Multicentre, Observational Study

Demonstration of the intra-vaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT) distribution\udin male subjects and its clinical expressions among couples in the Aegean\udregion of the Turkey.\udMaterials and Methods\udSubjects were recruited to the study from six different urologic centers in the\udAegean region. During the enrollment period subjects were recruited in to two\udgroup according to presence of premature ejaculation (PE). PE diagnosis was\udmade according to DSM-4 definition. Subjects and their partners were evaluated\udwith patient reported outcome measures (PRO) related to the ejaculation-based\udquestionnaire (Premature ejaculation patient profile questionnaire -PEPQ).\udStopwatch measurements were also asked from each couple to record intravaginal\udejaculation latency time (IELT). Couples who completed two clinical\udvisits with 4 wk interval were recruited to the data analysis.\udResults\udAmong 141 eligible subjects, mean age was 36.5±9.7 years and mean partner\udage was 32.9±9.8 years. Following the initial evaluation 80 subjects recruited to group 1(PE) and 41 subjects recruited to the group 2 (non-PE). Geometric\udmean IELT of the subjects was significantly differed between PE and non- PE\udgroup (64.7±66.8 vs. 521.5±414.7 seconds, p<0.001). All of the PEPQ domain\udscores were also differed between groups. Subjects in the PE group gave\udpoor ratings than non-PE subjects. Partner responses were similar pattern.\udCorrelation analyses of the PEPQ scores demonstrated significant positive\udcorrelations between “perceived control over ejaculation” and “satisfaction\udwith sexual intercourse” domains of the PEPQ and with IELT.\udConclusion\udGeographic distribution of IELT and its impacts among couples by the\udseveral subjective aspects of PRO measures should be assessed during PE\udinvestigatio