Penile Size Dissatisfaction.

BACKGROUND

Men concerned about their penis size often consult professionals working in urology, andrology, surgery, and sexual medicine.

AIM

To inform professionals in the sexual medicine field about small penis syndrome as a clinical syndrome and to provide recommendations for treatment.

METHODS

This was an overview of the existing literature combined with our extensive clinical experience.

RESULTS

Small penis syndrome is a syndrome with psychiatric comorbidities and social consequences that impair life. Men with these concerns tend to be susceptible for treatment that is not evidence based and potentially harmful.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Treatment of men with concerns about penis size should start with a thorough biopsychosocial assessment, followed by extensive psychoeducation, counselling, and psychological interventions, even if surgery is being considered.

STRENGTHS & LIMITATIONS: The strength of this study is the concise overview of the existing literature combined with clinical experience which leads to important recommendations. Limitation is that this is not a systematic review.

CONCLUSION

Complaints about penis size should be taken seriously, and a thorough biopsychosocial and multidisciplinary assessment is required.