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Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common male sexual concern — and one of the most treatable. It means ejaculation happens sooner than you or your partner would like, often with little sense of control, and it can affect confidence and relationships. Most men never seek help, yet effective, evidence-based options exist. We offer a discreet, GP-led assessment to understand what is driving it and agree a plan that works for you.
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This page describes premature ejaculation in general terms to help you decide whether an assessment may be helpful. It is not a diagnostic tool. If you recognise yourself in what follows, please book a confidential consultation.
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About the scan
Premature ejaculation is when ejaculation happens sooner than a man or his partner would like — often within about a minute of penetration, or before it is wanted — together with a sense of little control and, importantly, some distress or frustration about it. The two features that make it a clinical concern are that it is persistent and that it bothers you. Occasional early ejaculation is extremely common and, on its own, is not a medical problem.
PE is not a sign of weakness, poor character or inadequacy. It is a recognised medical condition with identifiable contributing factors and a range of effective treatments. The reason most men never mention it has far more to do with embarrassment than with any real difficulty in treating it.
men report premature ejaculation at some point. It is the most common male sexual difficulty — more common than erectile dysfunction — yet one of the least discussed and most treatable.
PE is the most frequently reported male sexual complaint and affects men of all ages. What the population data shows:
You are not unusual, and you are not alone. The clinician who sees you has had this conversation many times. Once it starts, it is far easier than most men expect.
Understanding which type of PE you have — and what is contributing to it — is the first step to treating it effectively.
Present from a man’s first sexual experiences and consistent over time. This type is thought to be linked to how the brain’s serotonin signalling and ejaculatory reflex are set, and there may be a genetic component.
Develops later in a man who previously had normal control. Acquired PE is more likely to have an identifiable and treatable trigger — which is why a proper assessment matters.
Performance anxiety, stress, depression, early sexual experiences where speed felt necessary, unrealistic expectations, and relationship or communication difficulties are all common contributors. Anxiety is both a cause and a consequence, which is how a short-term issue can become a self-reinforcing cycle.
Contributors can include an overactive thyroid, inflammation of the prostate or lower urinary tract, heightened sensitivity, and hormonal factors. Where acquired PE appears alongside other symptoms, we check for these, because treating the underlying cause often improves the PE.
Some men develop PE because they are rushing to ejaculate before losing an erection. Where erectile dysfunction (ED) is also present, addressing the ED first frequently improves ejaculatory control too.
Premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction often travel together, and one can drive the other. Treating PE without checking erectile function — or the reverse — is a missed opportunity. Part of a good assessment is working out which came first, because it changes the right treatment.
For this reason, our assessment looks at the whole picture: ejaculatory control, erectile function, general health, medication, mood and relationship factors. For many men, an honest first consultation is the point at which the problem finally starts to be understood and addressed.
An unhurried, discreet conversation about your symptoms and what matters to you. We’ll cover when it started (lifelong or more recent), how much control you feel you have, whether it happens in every situation, how much distress it causes, the effect on your relationship, your general health and any medication. This is the part most men dread and almost all men find easier than expected.
A focused physical examination is not always necessary but may be appropriate — for example to check general health or where there are urinary or prostate symptoms. We follow GMC guidance on examinations and a chaperone is always offered (see our Chaperone Policy).
Tests are not needed for every man. Where your history suggests it, we may arrange:
Where tests are recommended, we explain why and confirm the cost before they are done. See our Blood Tests service.
A clear plan covering the options suited to you, what to try first, and follow-up. Many men leave the first consultation with reassurance, a practical action plan, and the sense that the problem is finally being addressed.
Treatment is individualised based on the type of PE, what is contributing to it, your general health and your preferences. The right combination is agreed with you in consultation, after assessment.
Structured techniques — such as the “stop–start” and “squeeze” methods, pelvic-floor training and sensate-focus exercises — help many men build ejaculatory control over time, especially when a partner is involved. These are covered in more detail below.
Treatments applied to the skin can reduce over-sensitivity and help delay ejaculation. Whether this suits you, and how to use it correctly, is discussed and guided by the clinician.
Certain prescription medicines can help delay ejaculation for some men. These are available only through a doctor and are discussed in detail in consultation — including how they work, who they suit, who should avoid them, and what to expect. In line with UK rules we don’t name specific medicines on this website; that conversation belongs in clinic.
Where a treatable factor is found — coexisting erectile dysfunction, an overactive thyroid, prostate or urinary inflammation, or high stress — addressing it often improves ejaculatory control on its own.
Where performance anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or past experiences play a part, talking therapy — alone or alongside other treatment — is often the most effective long-term approach. We can refer to a psychologist or psychosexual therapist within Tower Bridge Hospital London.
For many men, a combination — for example a behavioural technique plus a topical or oral option, with support for anxiety — works better than any single measure alone.
Simple, learnable techniques help a lot of men and have no side effects. They take practice and patience, and work best when approached without pressure:
Even where PE has a physical component, anxiety usually builds on top. Worry after a few early experiences becomes a self-fulfilling cycle. Common psychological contributors:
These are all addressable. Talking to a clinician or therapist who has helped many men with exactly this is the start.
Consider booking if:
The earlier you come, the simpler the conversation and, usually, the better the outcome.
A detailed consultation, medical history and examination where appropriate.
Relevant blood tests, imaging or further investigation where clinically required.
A clear explanation of the likely cause and the treatment options available.
A personalised plan — medication, lifestyle advice, procedures, shockwave or follow-up, depending on the diagnosis.
A calm, professional and supportive experience.
Discuss your history, symptoms and goals.
Where relevant and with your consent.
Blood tests, imaging or other investigations where needed.
A clear explanation of the options available.
Review progress and adjust the plan.
Clear fees with no hidden costs — from our published price list.
Your care at the clinic
Care at Tower Bridge Hospital London is delivered by a small clinical team, with Dr Haydar Bolat as Clinical Director. The specific clinicians involved in your care depend on the plan agreed with you at consultation.
UK-registered GP and Clinical Director at the clinic. Provides confidential men’s health consultations including premature ejaculation assessment, treatment discussion and, where relevant, erectile function and general health review. All consultations are private and discreet.
Languages spoken across the team: English, Turkish, Bulgarian, Bengali, Hindi, Albanian, Azerbaijani, German, Romanian. We can also arrange professional telephone interpreters in most other languages at no extra cost. More on languages and interpreters →
Completely. Medical confidentiality applies. You can choose whether we write to your NHS GP — many men prefer we don’t initially, and that’s fine. Records are held in line with UK GDPR. See our Privacy Policy.
Yes — PE is one of the most treatable male sexual concerns. Depending on the cause, options include behavioural techniques, topical treatments, prescription medicines discussed in consultation, treating any contributing condition, and psychosexual support. Many men see a meaningful improvement.
30 minutes for the initial consultation — long enough to have the full conversation without rushing.
Not always. If an examination is suggested, you’ll be told what’s involved, asked for consent, and offered a chaperone. You can decline any examination.
Often yes. For many men we can discuss and start treatment where clinically appropriate at the first visit. For others, we may wait for a test result before deciding the best approach.
Frequently, yes — the two often coexist and one can drive the other. Part of the assessment is working out which came first, because it changes the right treatment. See our Erectile Dysfunction page.
Current consultation prices are on our Fees page. Any blood tests are quoted before they’re done, and treatment costs are discussed in consultation.
That’s your decision. Many men come for an initial consultation alone before deciding what to share; others bring their partner from the start. Both work well.
No. You can book directly with us.
Yes. Consultations are private and your records are kept in line with UK data protection law. Nothing is shared with your GP, employer or partner without your consent.
Appointments are usually available within the same week, and we are open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Call 020 7916 0029 for the earliest slot.
97–99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DT — a few minutes’ walk from Aldgate East and Whitechapel stations, and easy to reach from the City, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, Bethnal Green, Bow and Stratford.
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This page was reviewed by Dr Haydar Bolat, Clinical Director at Tower Bridge Hospital London. Content is based on NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS), British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) guidance, and current UK clinical practice. It is updated when guidance changes. Educational information only — not a substitute for clinical assessment.
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Our discreet premature ejaculation service at Whitechapel, E1 cares for men from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Confidential, same-week appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.
Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.
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Book a confidential consultation or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.
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