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Is acupuncture a therapeutic option for premature ejaculation?

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In the past, premature ejaculation (PE) has been considered a psychogenic condition, treated with psychotherapy. Our growing understanding of PE pathophysiology has increased the scientific community's interest in a symptom that is seen across many sexual pathologies. Is it possible to approach PE with traditional medicine approaches, such as acupuncture?

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  1. Department of Experimental Medicine, School of Sexology, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, Building 2, Via Vetoio, L'Aquila, 67100, Italy

    Emmanuele A. Jannini

  2. Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Viale del Policlinico, Rome, 00161, Italy

    Andrea Lenzi

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E. A. Jannini declares associations with the following companies: Bayer Healthcare (Consultant, Speakers Bureau, Grant support), Janssen (Consultant, Speakers Bureau), Lilly (Consultant, Speakers Bureau, Grant support), Pfizer (Consultant, Speakers Bureau, Grant support). A. Lenzi declares associations with the following companies: Bayer Healthcare (Consultant, Speakers Bureau, Grant support), Lilly (Consultant, Speakers Bureau, Grant support), Pfizer (Consultant, Speakers Bureau, Grant support).

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Jannini, E., Lenzi, A. Is acupuncture a therapeutic option for premature ejaculation?. Nat Rev Urol 8, 235–236 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2011.54

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