Delayed Ejaculation is defined by marked delay in ejaculation and infrequent or absent ejaculation for how long?

• A. 1 month
• B. 3 months
• C. 6 months
• D. 12 months

Answer: (C)

Delaying ejaculation is diagnosed when there is a marked delay in ejaculation, or infrequency or absence of ejaculation, during sexual activity, and this pattern has lasted for a substantial period of time. The criterion requires that this has persisted for at least six months and causes clinically significant distress or impairment. Using a six-month threshold helps distinguish a chronic, persistent problem from short-term or situational difficulties that can occur with stress, fatigue, or other temporary factors. While shorter durations might reflect transient issues, they do not meet the official diagnostic threshold. Therefore, the duration used for this disorder is six months.