Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ)

Evaluates symptoms & psychological effects in patients with PD who have had vaginal intercourse within the last 3 months

Audience: PRACTITIONER

Published by SMSNA

Revision 2 ยท Published March 20, 2026

Citation

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This material was delivered to SMSNA under license from Keenova Therapeutics plc. No reproduction or dissemination of the material for commercial gain is permitted without the consent of Keenova Therapeutics plc, or one of its affiliates.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Hellstrom WJ, Feldman R, Rosen RC, Smith T, Kaufman G, Tursi J. Bother and distress associated with Peyronie's disease: validation of the Peyronie's disease questionnaire. J Urol. 2013 Aug;190(2):627-34. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2013.01.090. Epub 2013 Jan 31. PMID: 23376705.</span></p>

Summary

The PD Questionnaire (PDQ) is a self-administered and standardized questionnaire with 15-items created for the intralesional collagenase trials (IMPRESS I and II). It has proven to be highly responsive to symptom changes in men with PD, making it a valuable and effective tool for clinical practice and research. PDQ evaluates symptoms and psychological effects in patients with PD who have had vaginal intercourse within the last 3 months, considering the most recent sexual experience when completing the questionnaire.&nbsp;ScoringThe results section includes a total PDQ score and scores for 3 domains (Psychological/Physical Symptoms, Penile Domain Score &amp; Symptoms Bother Domain Score). Additionally, 2 unscored yes/no questions (Q12 &amp; Q14) will trigger a result if answered "yes."&nbsp;Total PDQ ScoreSum of all the points in the assessment (70 points possible)Psychological/Physical Symptoms Domain ScoreSum of all points for Q1-Q6 (24 points possible)Penile Pain Domain ScoreSum of all points for Q7-Q9 (30 points possible)Symptom Bother Domain ScoreSum of all points Q10-Q15 (16 points possible)Yes Response (Q12): Difficult or impossible intercourseAppears only if a "yes" responseYes Response (Q14): Intercourse less oftenAppears only if a "yes" response&nbsp;ConsiderationsA higher score means a more significant negative impact.Q12 &amp; Q14 yes/no choices are not scored. If these questions are "yes", a result will appear below indicating a "yes".This material was delivered to SMSNA under license from Keenova Therapeutics plc. No reproduction or dissemination of the material for commercial gain is permitted without the consent of Keenova Therapeutics plc, or one of its affiliates.

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