How should I approach the management of a patient with Peyronie's disease who is concerned about the psychological impact of their condition?

When managing a patient with Peyronie's disease who is concerned about the psychological impact of their condition, it is important to acknowledge and assess these concerns as part of their overall treatment management ¹. While specific UK guidelines on the psychological management of Peyronie's disease are not detailed in the provided context, the use of condition-specific questionnaires can be valuable in understanding the patient's experience (De Rizzo et al., 2024).

The Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ) is an example of a tool that can be used in treatment management, which inherently includes assessing the patient's perception of their condition and its impact (De Rizzo et al., 2024). Such questionnaires can help to identify the extent of psychological distress, impact on quality of life, and sexual function, which are all intertwined with the psychological burden of the disease (De Rizzo et al., 2024). For an Admin in General Practice, this means recognizing the importance of these assessments and ensuring that the patient's psychological concerns are communicated to the clinician for appropriate follow-up and potential referral to psychological support services if indicated ¹.