An estimated 20-30% of men (globally) will suffer from Peyronie’s disease within the next twenty years. One-third of those will be unable to perform without treatment.
Peyronie's Disease: A Growing ChallengeThe number of men, from all walks of life, facing consequences from palpable and non-palpable penile fibrosis and Peyronie’s plaques has grown dramatically. However, many have been dealing with the condition for decades, unable to find a successful therapy.
Peyronie's Disease: U.S. Men Under Age 45Whereas the historical percentage of younger men under the age of 45 years with palpable Peyronie’s fibrosis stayed relatively constant at around 3% for decades, that average has now jumped to 12% – a whopping 300% increase – among US men in that age group. For men under the age of twenty-five, prevalence increased an astounding 900% in the US. The long term trend line among the under-45 crowd is concerning: the incidence rate is increasing 20% every five years.
Peyronie's Disease: US Men Age 45 And OverThe historical percentage of men aged 45 years and over old with a Peyronie’s indication also climbed, from 9% to 13%, a 44% increase.
Our medical research will provide perspective on this phenomenon and how clinicians can better help these patients.
A Global Peyronie’s ChallengeLet’s do the math:- If the current increase in the number of Peyronie's indications among younger men just maintains its current level continues at its current rate (ignoring the fact it's been increasing at a rate of 20% per year over the last decade)
- And we add the historical nominal average (3%) for new PD diagnosis triggered by accidents and acute penile injury during sex
- The result indicates 20-30% of adult US males could be facing consequences of penile fibrosis and plaques within the next 20 years.
A 2011 population-based study published in
Advanced Urology regarding Peyronie’s prevalence by Dibenedetti DB, Nguyen D, Zografos L, et al., indicated about
one-third of cases will have a notable impact upon sexual function and a resulting significant impact on relationships, lifestyle, and self-image.
That tally means 9.1% of adult males, or
5.7 million US men will be needing effective treatment in the near future.