Hormones and Other Secondary Causes of Premature Ejaculation

Many doctors and researchers feel that hormones may have a role in premature ejaculation. During sexual intercourse, there are many different hormones that your body releases. These hormones as well as other chemicals can directly affect your ability to control or prolong your ejaculation. Serotonin is the most influential of all the male hormones that influence ejaculation. Research over the years has shown a strong link between those suffering with PE and the levels of serotonin in their bodies during arousal as well as during ejaculation. Studies have shown that increased levels of serotonin in the body can actually help to prolong or inhibit an orgasm.

Serotonin is a naturally occurring hormone which means that it is produced naturally by the body. It is produced in a number of areas including the central nervous system. An increase in serotonin has shown to have aggressive or dominant behavior in male animals as well as calming effects which is what makes the hormone so beneficial to those who suffer from premature ejaculation. Serotonin has been referred to many times as a happy hormone, meaning that it invokes feelings of elation. Many studies have shown that men with lower levels of serotonin are not as able to control ejaculation, thus resulting in PE.

Your emotions will directly affect the level of serotonin that is produced in your body. Serotonin levels will rise as your emotion levels rise. If you are engaged in sexual activity, you may be feeling a lot of emotion, thus raising your levels of serotonin. Those who suffer from premature ejaculation simply have lower levels of serotonin being produced so they will feel emotions much more intensely than those with normal levels of the hormone.

Unfortunately, the mere emotions experienced when dealing with premature ejaculation will cause the condition to worsen and may be much more difficult to control if your serotonin levels are unusually low.

There are a number of things that you can do if your levels of this hormone are low. There are many foods that you can eat that will naturally increase the levels of serotonin that your body produces. Medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can also help to raise your levels of this hormone. If you feel that you may have low levels of serotonin that could be contributing to your experience with PE it is important that you speak with your doctor. Your doctor can run various tests to see if indeed your serotonin levels are below normal and can recommend the proper treatment plan for your circumstances.

Other factors that could be contributing to the problem include anxiety and stress. These are actually the most commonly reported causes of premature ejaculation. Psychological pressure, erectile dysfunction and various other things could also be causing the problem. The key in treating premature ejaculation effectively is in determining the root cause of the problem. If you are unsure of what is causing your condition then speaking with your doctor is very important. You will need to rule out underlying medical conditions or any medications that you may be taking that could potentially cause you to suffer with PE. Your doctor may require a complete medical history to ensure that you do not have a genetic link to the condition as well.

Speaking with your partner about the issue is also recommended. Most treatment methods, particularly those performed by licensed psychologists, will require that you have open communication with your partner about your experience with premature ejaculation. Your problem may not be as serious as you think. Much research has been done into PE and its potential causes and although a distinct medical cause has not yet been found, there are a number of underlying causes for the condition, most of which can easily be remedied. The key is in finding your cause and treating that condition whether it is psychological or medical in nature.