Richtlijn ‘Vroegtijdige zaadlozing’

In 2010 the International Society of Sexual Medicine published its practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of premature ejaculation. This guideline was translated and adapted on a number of points by a committee consisting of members of two Dutch sexological societies, the ‘WVSD’ and the ‘NVVS’. The most important subjects in this guideline are: (a) the case history is the most important diagnostic tool; (b) a physical examination is usually not necessary; (c) determination of the subtype of premature ejaculation can guide treatment; (d) pharmacotherapy alone is only applicable for primary premature ejaculation; (e) combination therapy is preferable for the secondary form of premature ejaculation, and pharmacotherapy is contraindicated for the other 2 subtypes.

Conflict of interest: the institute for which E. Laan works received a subsidy from Trimel Biopharma. The institute for which E. Meuleman works received financial remuneration from GSK for the development of postdoctoral training for general practitioners. P. Leusink received financial remuneration for lecturing. The institute for which C. Reisman works received financial remuneration from Eli Lilly for consultancy and lecturing. Financial support for this article: none.