Short answer
Premature ejaculation is ejaculation that regularly happens sooner than a man or his partner would like, causing distress. It is one of the most common male sexual concerns and is usually treated with behavioural techniques, medication or both after a urology assessment. The assessment takes 1-2 days, there is no downtime, and most men stay in Istanbul for 2-3 days.
What is premature ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation (PE) means ejaculating with little control, usually within a short time of penetration, on most occasions. It can be lifelong or develop later in life.
Causes are often a mix of physical and psychological factors. Anxiety, relationship stress, erectile difficulties, thyroid problems and prostate inflammation can all play a part.
Who is it for?
Treatment is for men who find that ejaculation timing causes them or their partner distress. If PE has developed recently, or appears alongside erection problems, an assessment is especially useful because treating the underlying cause often helps.
How assessment and treatment work
Your urologist talks with you privately about your history and examines you. Blood tests or a urine test may be arranged to check hormone levels, thyroid function or prostate inflammation. Your plan is then explained clearly, starting with the simplest effective option.
Your hotel, VIP transfers and a medical interpreter are arranged before you land, and a personal coordinator stays with you discreetly throughout.
- Behavioural techniques such as the stop-start and squeeze methods
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Prescribed oral medication, taken daily or on demand
- Topical numbing preparations
- Treatment of erectile dysfunction or prostatitis when present
- Counselling, alone or with a partner
Recovery and results
There is no recovery period and you can return to work immediately. Medication and topical treatments often help within the first few weeks, while behavioural techniques improve with practice over several weeks.
Glans filler injections are sometimes discussed, but evidence for PE is limited and they are not a first-line treatment. Metropolmed's own medical team performs the treatment in Istanbul, and 12 months of follow-up are included.
Your private consultation
Your consultation is private and judgement-free, and the discussion stays practical. Before you travel, it can help to think about how long the concern has been present, whether it happens with every partner, and whether you also notice any erection difficulties. Your coordinator asks for a list of your current medicines, as some interact with PE treatments. Many men find that simply understanding the cause and options brings real relief.
Consultations take place one to one in a private room, with a medical interpreter if you need one, and you can ask for a male or female interpreter and coordinator. Your records, photographs and test results are kept strictly confidential and shared only with the clinicians treating you. Metropolmed holds the Turkish Ministry of Health international patient authorisation (USHAŞ AK-0164), and its own TÜRSAB-licensed travel division (licence 13032) books your hotel.
Risks and safety
Oral medicines can cause nausea, dizziness, headache or tiredness, and some interact with other medicines, so they are prescribed only after a review. Numbing preparations can reduce sensation for you or a partner if used incorrectly. Behavioural methods carry no physical risk.
A doctor assesses suitability in person and explains the possible side effects of each option before you begin.
Recovery timeline
- Day 1Private consultation, examination and tests
- Day 2Results and personal treatment plan
- Week 1-4Start medication or techniques; remote check-in
- Month 2-3Review of response and adjustments
- Month 12Final follow-up
Frequently asked questions
Is premature ejaculation common?
Yes. It is one of the most common sexual concerns in men of all ages and is very treatable.
Is surgery used for premature ejaculation?
Rarely. Surgery is not a standard treatment, and most men respond to behavioural methods, medication or a combination.
Do I need to bring my partner?
No, but you are welcome to. Some men find a joint discussion helpful, particularly when considering counselling or behavioural techniques.
Will I need to take medication forever?
Not always. Many men use medication while building control with behavioural techniques and later reduce or stop it with their doctor's advice.
