Risk Factors for Emotional and Relationship Problems in Peyronie's Disease

Among men with PD, there is a very high prevalence of emotional and relationship problems. Loss of penile length and inability to have intercourse are strong predictors of these problems and as such make ideal targets for intervention. Medical and surgical therapies may enhance quality of life through their ability to improve sexual function. Further research will characterize the ways in which individual symptoms affect emotional and psychological well‐being. Smith JF, Walsh TJ, Conti SL, Turek P, and Lue T. Risk factors for emotional and relationship problems in Peyronie's disease. J Sex Med 2008;5:2179-2184.