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Prevalence of Peyronie's disease in men with erectile dysfunction
April 17, 2006
The majority of men with PD retain the ability
to obtain and maintain an erection. However, they may have difficulties
in achieving vaginal penetration and sexual activity, as a result
of curvature, pain on intromission or partner dyspareunia. Inadequate
erections are reported in about 20% of patients with symptomatic
PD.
A recent review by Ahmed El-Sakka from Makkah, Saudi Arabia, examined
the prevalence of Peyronie's disease among a population of men complaining
of erectile
dysfunction. Also analyzed were the risk factors and medical
comorbidities in patients with this disease. The review is published
in the March, 2006 issue of European Urology.
A prospective office-based study was performed from December 2001
to December 2004 and 1,440 male patients with a clinical diagnosis
of erectile dysfunction
were enrolled in the study. Patients were interviewed for erectile
dysfunction using the IIEF. Patients were also interviewed for socio-demographic
factors and relevant medical history. Socio-demographic factors
included age, obesity and smoking habits. Medical history and risk
factors included diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and psychological
disorders. The diagnosis of Peyronie's disease was based on a penile
plaque on routine examination of the penis, or acquired penile curvature
that was confirmed by using an intracorporeal injection of 10mcg
of prostaglandin E1.
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