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This textbook explores the conundrum of premature ejaculation and in doing so attempts to demystify the epidemiology, pathogenesis and etiology, dimensions, diagnosis, and management of this common sexual complaint.

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  1. Australian Centre for Sexual Health, Berry Road Medical Centre, Suite 2-4, 1a Berry Road, St Leonards, NSW, 2065, Australia

    Chris G. McMahon

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  1. , Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, L'Aquila, 67100, Italy

    Emmanuele A. Jannini

  2. Australian Centre for Sexual Health, Berry Rd St Leonards 1A, Sydney, 2065, New South Wales, Australia

    Chris G. McMahon

  3. Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, Utrecht, 3584, Netherlands

    Marcel D. Waldinger

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McMahon, C.G. (2013). Introduction. In: Jannini, E., McMahon, C., Waldinger, M. (eds) Premature Ejaculation. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2646-9_1

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