Does a constriction ring alter ejaculation latency?
OBJECTIVE
To assess the efficacy of a 'constriction ring' as an option for treating premature ejaculation (PE).


METHODS
Between September 2003 and October 2006, 42 men with an intravaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT) of <1 min were evaluated. Over a 4-week period, a constriction ring was used during intercourse.


RESULTS
The median (range) IELT was 42 (33-54) s before treatment and 46 (31-55) s after 4 weeks of using the ring; there was no statistically significant difference in the IELT before and after treatment (P = 0.1), and no major complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The 'constriction ring' is not an effective treatment for PE.
Hosseini
Seyed Reza
SR
Department of Urology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran. rhosseinim@yahoo.com
D000328:Adult; D003075:Coitus; D003250:Constriction; D004542:Ejaculation / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000628:therapy*