Prevalence of penile curvature: a population‐based cross‐sectional study in metropolitan and rural cities in Australia

Abstract

ObjectiveTo evaluate the prevalence of penile curvature and healthseeking behaviour in Australian men. ConclusionsThis first population-based study to estimate the prevalence of penile curvature in Australia highlighted that penile curvature is common and has a significant adverse impact on psychosexual functions.

A Population-Based Study of Peyronie’s Disease in Turkey: Prevalence and Related Comorbidities

“…In the Koln prevalence study performed in 8,000 males, PD prevalence, proven with the presence of palpable plaque, was reported to be 3.2%. 14 In another population-based prevalence study carried out online in Australia, 1,782 male participants answered questions and PD prevalence was found to be 19.9% 18 The risk of PD increases with advancing age and in this study, the median age of PD patients was 52 years. In the prevalence study carried out by Sommer et al, PD most frequently occurred in the age group between 50 and 59 years.…”

“…The exact prevalence of PD may be challenging to estimate because males may either exaggerate or hide complaints about their sexuality. 18 In studies of prevalence, disparities in age, geographical regions, socioeconomic situations, and assessment of co-existing diseases may cause a variance in PD prevalence. 24 Also, because populations are assessed in various milieus (groups, hospitals, etc), different results might emerge.…”

“…Also, the questionnaire was prepared by combining and integrating similar questionnaires used in previous major prevalence studies. 19 Diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction 20.3 Chung et al 2018 18 Web based-general population 19 Dibenedetti et al 2011 16 General population 0.5e13.1 Stuntz et al 2016 17 General population 0.7e11 Mulhall et al 2004 15 Men screened for prostate cancer 8.9 El-Sakka 2006 6 Patients with erectile dysfunction 7.9 La Pera et al 2001 8 General population 7.1 Askari et al 2019 22 Diabetic patients 3.8 Rhoden et al 2001 20 Men older than 50 years undergoing prostate cancer screening 3.7 Schwarzer et al 2001 3 Sommer et al 2002 14 General population 3.2…”

A clinical pathway for the management of Peyronie’s disease: integrating clinical guidelines from the International Society of Sexual Medicine, American Urological Association and European Urological Association

“…Peyronie's disease (PD) is a relatively common psychosexual condition characterized by the presence of penile pain, curvature and/or deformity, palpable plaque(s) and erectile dysfunction (ED) [1]. The published literature shows a strong association between PD and psychological issues such as depression, low self-esteem and altered relationship dynamics, with adverse impact on masculinity, sexual confidence and satisfaction [1][2][3].…”

“…Large population epidemiological studies report a discordance between the physician's and patient-reported perceptions; the rates of PD vary among different countries and across various institutions, highlighting that these differences may be related to different social views on self-reporting, the varying methodology used for clinical detection, as well as the diversity of sexual practices and perceived sexual dysfunction among men with PD. A recent national study conducted through a third party in Australia showed that at least one in 10 men reported a bend or curve in the penis [3]. Furthermore, the incidence of PD appears to be higher in men with cardiovascular and metabolic conditions such as diabetes and hypogonadism [4], while the presence of fibrotic disorders such as Dupuytren's contracture is more common in men with PD, especially among the older population [5].…”