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. 2022 Jun 16;35(6):533–538. doi: 10.1038/s41443-022-00589-x

Table 3.

Psycho-sexual symptoms.

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

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