Abstract
We evaluated psychosocial outcomes, psychosexual development and sexual function in adolescents who had undergone surgery for proximal hypospadias. We hypothesized that these outcomes would be impaired compared to peers. We identified 55 males age 14 years or older who underwent surgery for penoscrotal to perineal (intraoperatively defined) hypospadias between 1996 and 2005. A total of 33 patients with a median age of 17.5 years (range 14 to 25) answered a Web based questionnaire with self-constructed questions, completed the validated Psychological General Well-Being Index, Body-Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults and Penile Perception Score, and underwent clinical evaluation. A total of 31 patients with distal hypospadias (median age 19 years, range 14 to 35) and 25 age matched healthy men (17.5 years, range 14 to 25) served as controls. Interest in sex, age at sexarche and satisfaction with sexual experiences were comparable between patients and controls. Three patients with proximal hypospadias (10%) and 1 control (4%) reported occasional erectile problems. Three patients with proximal hypospadias (11%), 1 patient with distal hypospadias (3%) and 1 control (4%) affirmed anejaculation. There were no differences in results between validated questionnaires. Patients with proximal hypospadias were more dissatisfied with penile length (39%) compared to controls (12%, p = 0.049). Concerning physical contact, 10 patients (38%) expressed uncertainty. Extra support in school was more frequent among patients with proximal hypospadias (p = 0.024 vs distal hypospadias, p = 0.068 vs control group). Despite concerns regarding penile length, sexual experiences were comparable to those of other adolescents, although more than a third of patients with proximal hypospadias demonstrated uncertainty on questions relating to desire for physical contact. Specialized tutoring in school was more common in patients with proximal hypospadias. Continuous followup throughout childhood allowing extra time for age adequate information and support is warranted.
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