Can sertraline cure premature ejaculation?
Disease description:
I've been taking sertraline for a month, but I feel that it hasn't achieved the results I expected during intercourse. I'd like to ask, is sertraline effective?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Sertraline cannot treat premature ejaculation. Ejaculation is regulated by the ejaculation center in the cerebral cortex, and serotonin can prolong the ejaculatory latency period. Sertraline is primarily used to treat anxiety and depression. Its package insert does not mention the treatment of male premature ejaculation. Side effects of sertraline include sexual dysfunction, mainly delayed ejaculation in men. However, if you strictly rely on the information provided in the drug's label, it is recommended to promptly visit a hospital for evaluation and diagnosis, so that a qualified physician can determine an appropriate treatment plan based on your specific condition.
