The man ejaculates before he or his partner would like (prematurely). This may range from before penetration to a point just after penetration. It may leave the couple feeling unsatisfied.
There usually are no abnormal findings with the condition. The health care provider can get more useful information from interviewing the person or couple.
Lue TF, Broderick GA. Evaluation and Nonsurgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 22.
Moore DP, Jefferson JW. Premature Ejaculation. In: Moore DP, Jefferson JW, eds. Handbook of Medical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2004: chap 103.