A Population-Based Study of Peyronie's Disease : Prevalence and Treatment Patterns in the United States

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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.