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Shukragata vata & premature ejeculation

Dr. Ragini Bairwa, Manoj Kumar Bairwa, Dr. Rupesh Gangurde, Dr. Vidhi Jain

Iterative International Publishers eBooks, 2026

Abstract

Premature ejaculation​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ (PE) is one of the most frequent male sexual problems that are least talked about and have only been recognized recently. The condition affects almost one-third of sexually active men. Present-day research links the condition to a variety of causes including a serotonergic system dysfunction, sympathetic nervous system over-activity, increased sensitivity of the penis, anxiety, and neuroendocrine depletion. Among the most relevant clinical features is the first or late emission of the semen, which shares a considerable clinical overlap with the Modern Medicine Premature Ejaculation (PE) diagnosis. PE is the most common male sexual disorder, which is characterized by ejaculation that occurs always in a short time and thus the person experiences considerable distress. According to Ayurveda, it associates the disease with Shukragata Vata, a condition that comes from an aggravated Vata dosha, Apana Vayu dushti, Shukra kshaya, malfunction of dharana shakti, and Ojas depletion. The chapter investigates PE thoroughly with both the modern and Ayurveda perspectives; thus, it is obvious that the same mechanisms are involved such as diminished ejaculatory inhibition, dhatu kshaya, disturbed srotas and increased psychological ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍instability. Premature ejaculation ​‍​‌‍is one of the most frequent male sexual problems that are least talked about and have only been recognized recently. The condition affects almost one-third of sexually…

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