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Anthony J Bella¹, Michael A Perelman, William O Brant

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Peyronie's disease (PyD) affects nearly 5% of men, often causing significant psychological distress. While few treatments are proven, medical and surgical options can restore sexual function.

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Urology
Andrology
Sexual Medicine

Background:

Peyronie's disease (PyD) management poses challenges, impacting patients physically and psychologically.
Understanding PyD's epidemiology and pathophysiology is crucial for effective clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge on Peyronie's disease (PyD) epidemiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and management.
To provide guidance for best-practice management of PyD.

Main Methods:

An English-language MEDLINE review was conducted from 1990 to the present.
The review focused on the current state and new developments in Peyronie's disease (PyD).

Main Results:

Peyronie's disease (PyD) prevalence is nearly 5%, with spontaneous resolution in less than 20% of cases.
Psychological impacts on patients and partners are significant but underrepresented.
Few medical treatments have robust evidence; surgical options include plication, grafting, or prosthesis implantation for refractory cases.

Conclusions:

Peyronie's disease (PyD) does not always lead to complete loss of sexual function.
Medical or surgical interventions can effectively restore sexual function in most patients.
Evaluation, information, and reassurance are sufficient for many patients.