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Currently, topical medications are considered a first-line treatment option for PE, with no specific medication having market approval in the United States specifically for the treatment of PE. Topical agents for PE include eutectic mixture of local anesthetics cream, topical eutectic mixture for premature ejaculation spray, severance secret-cream, resiniferatoxin, and an assortment of over-the-counter treatments, including medicated condoms, sprays, and wipes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title><jats:p>Given the paucity of controlled studies for these treatment modalities, the goal of this article is to review the currently available options for PE to help educate providers in appropriate treatment options.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Comprehensive review of published literature, as well as clinical experience were evaluated to determine efficacy of known treatments for PE.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Main Outcome Measure<\/jats:title><jats:p>The topical treatment options and efficacy of these options for PE were reviewed. Eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, topical eutectic mixture for premature ejaculation, severance secret-cream, resiniferatoxin, and medicated condoms are the mainstay of treatment. Each has certain risks and benefits associated with use as described, as well as relative cost of use.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Although data supporting the effectiveness of topical agents for PE is limited, prior clinical trials demonstrate increases in timed intravaginal ejaculatory latency time and improved patient-partner sexual satisfaction survey scores on some treatment options.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>More research is needed to evaluate efficacy, cost-effectiveness, potential side effects, and benefits of combined medical and psychological intervention for better ejaculatory control.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1016\/j.sxmr.2019.03.003","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2019,4,12]],"date-time":"2019-04-12T21:39:37Z","timestamp":1555105177000},"page":"92-99","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/elsevier_cm_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":11,"title":["Topical Agents for Premature Ejaculation: A Review"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"8","author":[{"given":"Michael J.","family":"Butcher","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Park Nicollet\/HealthPartners, Department of Sexual Medicine and Male Infertility , Minneapolis , USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Tricia","family":"Zubert","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Park Nicollet\/HealthPartners, Department of Sexual Medicine and Male Infertility , Minneapolis , USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Kristin","family":"Christiansen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Park Nicollet\/HealthPartners, Department of Sexual Medicine and Male Infertility , Minneapolis , USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Alejandro","family":"Carranza","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Park Nicollet\/HealthPartners, Department of Sexual Medicine and Male Infertility , Minneapolis , USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Paul","family":"Pawlicki","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Park Nicollet\/HealthPartners, Department of Sexual Medicine and Male Infertility , Minneapolis , USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Stacey","family":"Seibel","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Park Nicollet\/HealthPartners, Department of Sexual Medicine and Male Infertility , Minneapolis , USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"286","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2019,4,12]]},"reference":[{"key":"2023041308061943900_","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"39","DOI":"10.1038\/sj.ijir.3901250","article-title":"Sexual problems among women and men aged 40-80 y: Prevalence and correlates identified in the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors","volume":"17","author":"Laumann","year":"2005","journal-title":"Int J Impot Res"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"629","DOI":"10.1038\/nrurol.2015.252","article-title":"Advances in understanding and treating premature ejaculation","volume":"12","author":"Saitz","year":"2015","journal-title":"Nat Rev Urol"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","article-title":"Human sexual inadequacy","author":"Masters","year":"1970"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","first-page":"91","article-title":"Recent advances in the pharmacotherapy of premature ejaculation","volume":"5","author":"Butcher","year":"2017","journal-title":"Eur Med J Urol"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1423","DOI":"10.1111\/jsm.12524","article-title":"An evidence-based unified definition of lifelong and acquired premature ejaculation: report of the second International Society for Sexual Medicine Ad Hoc Committee for the Definition of Premature Ejaculation","volume":"11","author":"Serefoglu","year":"2014","journal-title":"J Sex Med"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","DOI":"10.1176\/appi.books.9780890425596","article-title":"The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders","author":"American Psychiatric Association","year":"2013"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"60","DOI":"10.1002\/sm2.28","article-title":"An update of the International Society of Sexual Medicine's Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Premature Ejaculation (PE)","volume":"2","author":"Althof","year":"2014","journal-title":"Sex Med"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","article-title":"Male Sexual Dysfunction","author":"Hatzimouratidis"},{"key":"2023041308061943900_","article-title":"Pharmacologic Management of Premature Ejaculation. 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