Psychosexual Development of Children and Adolescents with Hypospadias

Boys with corrected hypospadias may show a psychosexual development that is similar to healthy children. Puberty could be a critical time for the patients, however, during which they might require regular urological follow-ups and may benefit from age-appropriate information about their penile condition. Moreover, the later corrective surgery is completed, the more likely the patients may become insecure with regard to gender-role behavior. Schönbucher VB, Landolt MA, Gobet R, and Weber DM. Psychosexual development of children and adolescents with hypospadias.