The effects of behavioral therapy given to men with premature ejaculation on symptoms and their partners’ sexual functioning and sexual quality of life

Authors : Kazım DOĞAN

Pages : 974-980

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Publication Date : 2023-09-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aims: This research aimed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral therapy administered to men diagnosed with premature ejaculation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PE); and its consequent effects on their partners\` sexual function and overall sexual quality of life. Methods: Using a quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study design, men diagnosed with premature ejaculation and their partners from a urology outpatient clinic underwent behavioral therapy. The therapy incorporated the \`stop-start technique\` over six bi-weekly sessions, each lasting 45 minutes. Post-therapy evaluations were conducted after the sixth session. Results: Post-treatment results showed a significant decrease in men’s PEDT scores from 15.53±2.09 to 7.65±3.05 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.012);. Concurrently, their partners experienced an increase in FSFI scores from 13.90±11.1 to 21.70±7.86 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.001); and SQOL-F scores from 37.82±8.50 to 84.01±9.68 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.001);. Significant improvements were also recorded in the FSFI subscales for desire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2.2±1.7 to 4.2±1.14);, arousal insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2.3±3.7 to 4.6±3.04);, lubrication insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2.5±2.7 to 3.7±1.7);, orgasm insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2.6±2.0 to 3.5±1.3);, and satisfaction insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2.0±2.2 to 4.4±1.8); for the female partners post-treatment, all with p<0.05. A notable decrease was observed in the pain subscale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2.3±2 to 1.3±0.9, p<0.05);. Conclusion: Behavioral therapy directed towards men with PE not only significantly alleviates their condition but also enhances their partners\` sexual functionality and quality of life, emphasizing the therapy\`s comprehensive advantages.
Keywords : Premature ejaculation, behavioral therapy, PEDT, FSFI, SQOL F, sexual function