Method for treating premature ejaculation with a botulinum neurotoxin
AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorsGustavo M. Gaxiola, Ivan E. Aguilar, Gilberto P. Paz
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Abstract
Methods for prolongation of climax time in a patient in need thereof are presented, as are methods for treating premature ejaculation by local administration of a Clostridial neurotoxin, such a botulinum neurotoxin, to the patient, are provided.
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A method for treating premature ejaculation of a patient in need thereof, the method comprising the step of locally administering a botulinum neurotoxin to the penis of the patient, thereby treating premature ejaculation of the patient, wherein the locally administering is to at least one of a frenulum, a prepuce, a glans penis and a urethral opening of the penis.
A method for prolongation of climax time in a patient in need thereof, the method comprising the step of locally administering a botulinum neurotoxin to the penis of the patient, thereby prolonging the climax time in the patient, wherein the locally administering is to at least one of a frenulum, a prepuce, a glans penis and a urethral opening of the penis.
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