A Population-Based Study of Peyronie's Disease: Prevalence and Treatment Patterns in the United States. (23rd October 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: DiBenedetti, Dana Britt; Nguyen, Dat; Zografos, Laurie; Ziemiecki, Ryan; Zhou, Xiaolei
• Other Names: Clark Peter E. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Advances in urology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-10-23
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/282503
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-6369

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To estimate the US prevalence of Peyronie's disease (PD) from patient-reported data and to identify diagnosis and treatment patterns. Methods . 11, 420 US males ≥18 years old completed a brief web-based survey regarding the presence of PD, past treatments, and penile symptoms (Phase 1). Phase 1 respondents with PD diagnosis, history of treatment, or PD-related symptoms then completed a disease-specific survey (Phase 2). Results . Estimated prevalence of PD ranged from 0.5% (diagnosis of PD) to 13% (diagnosis, treatment, or penile symptoms). Thirty-six percent of Phase 2 participants reported that penile symptoms interfered with sexual activities. Of participants who sought treatment for penile symptoms (n = 128 ), 73% initially saw a primary care physician, 74% did not receive treatment from their first doctor, and 92% were not diagnosed with PD. Conclusions . PD may be underdiagnosed/undertreated in the US. Improved awareness is needed of PD symptoms and treatment options among health care professionals.