Table 3 Psycho-sexual symptoms.

From: Thematic analysis of the psycho-sexual symptoms in patients with Peyronie’s disease present on online forums

Category

No.

%a

Depressed moods

75

33.3

Feelings of isolation

41

18.2

Feelings of embarrassment

27

12.0

Anger and resentment

27

12.0

Body image dysmorphia

27

12.0

Loss of sexual confidence

24

10.7

Suicidal ideation

23

10.2

Loss of confidence

23

10.2

Nervous due to PD

22

9.8

Difficulty with sex

22

9.8

Avoidance of sex

19

8.4

Low self-esteem

15

6.7

Decreased sexual satisfaction

14

6.2

Decreased libido

13

5.8

Fear of disease progression

13

5.8

Avoidance of dating

11

4.9

Concern about further penis injury

10

4.4

Frustration toward lack of recovery

8

3.6

Feelings of inadequacy

7

3.1

Fear of rejection

3

1.3

Frustration toward disease progression

2

0.9

  1. apercentages based off total number of patients (n = 225).