[An effective combined therapy for simple premature ejaculation].
OBJECTIVE
To observe the clinical effect of a combined therapy in the treatment of simple premature ejaculation.


METHODS
A total number of 110 patients with simple premature ejaculation were divided into a control group (n = 50), given oral hydrochloric acid sertraline only, and a combined therapy group (n = 60), treated by oral administration of hydrochloric acid sertraline, local inunction of a traditional Chinese medicine and guidance in sexual psychology and knowledge. At the end of a 4-week treatment and 4 weeks after the drug withdrawal, the therapeutic effects were evaluated by ejaculation latency and satisfaction with sexual life.


RESULTS
The total effectiveness rates at the end of the 4-week treatment were 91.6% and 76% in the combined therapy and the control groups, while those 4 weeks after the drug withdrawal were 68.3% and 42% respectively, both with significant differences in between (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01).


CONCLUSIONS
The combined therapy has a satisfactory clinical effect and stability in the treatment of simple premature ejaculation.
Pei
Jing-Tang
JT
Teaching and Research Section of Surgery, Huaihe Clinical School, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475001, China. PJT1957@sohu.com
Shi
Zhao-Hui
ZH
D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004542:Ejaculation; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000737:chemistry; D008297:Male; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods; D020280:Sertraline / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid; D020280:Sertraline