DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2024.v12i05.012

Pages: 566-571

Background: Premature ejaculation (PE) is a widespread sexual dysfunction that significantly affects men's quality of life and psychological well-being. Recent interest has emerged in exploring the association between PE and medical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In Bangladesh, both PE and IBS have become significant health concerns, yet research exploring their association within the Bangladeshi context remains limited. Objective: This study aims to investigate the association between premature ejaculation and irritable bowel syndrome among Bangladeshi men. Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary hospital from June 2021 to July 2022, involving 163 patients. Samples were collected based on a census approach, with participants meeting the Rome-II criteria for IBS and DSM-IV-TR criteria for premature ejaculation disorder. Data collection encompassed demographic details, IBS and premature ejaculation diagnostic criteria, and psychiatric disorder assessments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests. Results: Our results indicate that among the participants, 32% were below 30 years old, with 45% falling within the 30-40 age range, 13% between 40-49 years, and only 10% over 50 years old. Regarding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) duration, 51.3% reported a duration of less than 4 years, 30.9% reported 4-9 years, and 17.8% reported over 10 years. Concerning clinical history, 38.8% reported a history of drug addiction, 44.7% reported a history of psychiatric disorder, 30.3% reported a familial psychiatric history, 43.4% reported recent considerable stressors, and 28.9% reported new sexual contact. In terms of premature ejaculation, 44% attributed it to addiction, with 36% using drugs for its treatment, 83% experiencing it at the start of sexual activity, and only 7% identifying a physical cause. The analysis revealed significant associations between premature ejaculation and variables such as ..