Do Pills and Creams Work For Premature Ejaculation? A Must Read!

There are a lot of off-label medications now available in the market that are being used to treat premature ejaculation. They are called "off-label" because none of these medicines have been approved for by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration). Continuous studies are being conducted by pharmacological companies on these pills, creams or lotions in an effort to come up with a solution to one of the most common sexual dysfunction experienced by men all over the world - premature ejaculation.

The most common of these treatments is the use of desensitizing creams. These products usually have lidocaine and prilocaine, topical anesthetics that can desensitize the penile area to prolong the interval between penetration and ejaculation. Although this treatment may prove effective at first, most men who use these creams complain of numbness for them and their partners, thus making the sex act not just inconvenient but also unsatisfactory.

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are also prescribed by some doctors (off-label) for the treatment of premature ejaculation. Prozac, a very popular anti-depression drug is also recommended by some doctors because it contains serotonin, a chemical in the brain that is believed to affect ejaculation. Studies show that by increasing the serotonin level through these anti-depressants, ejaculation is delayed. For SSRIs to be effective, they have to be taken for a long period of time. Unfortunately, these drugs can also inhibit libido and can cause nausea and headaches if taken for a prolonged period of time.

Some doctors recommend the use of PDE-5 inhibitors usually used for men with erectile dysfunction (like Viagra) in combination with the SSRI anti-depressants. However, none of the studies conducted to validate the claims of these products have been conclusive and endorsed by the FDA, so prolonged use of these products is not recommended at all.

One doesn't have to keep taking medications in order to overcome PE, as most of these medications are usually temporary solutions and may even have adverse side effects.  Finding the right cure for premature ejaculation is easy if one can openly discuss the situation with his partner or a medical specialist. One safe way is to read self help books that provide techniques and strategies to help men who suffer from premature ejaculation find the right solution.