Penile anthropometry in systemic lupus erythematosus patients

The aim of this study was to evaluate penile anthropometry in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients compared with healthy controls and the possible relevant pubertal, clinical, hormonal and treatment factors that could influence penile dimensions. Twenty-five consecutive SLE patients were assessed by urological examination, sexual function, testicular ultrasound, hormones, sperm analysis, genetic analysis, clinical features and treatment. The control group included 25 age-matched healthy males. SLE patients had a lower median penis length and circumference [8 (7.5–10) vs. 10 (8–13) cm, p = 0.0001; 8 (7–10) vs. 10 (7–11) cm, p = 0.001; respectively], lower median testicular volume by right and left Prader [15 (10–25) vs. 20 (12–25) ml, p = 0.003; 15 (10–25) vs. 20 (12–25) ml, p = 0.006; respectively], higher median of follicle-stimulating hormone [5.8 (2.1–25) vs. 3.3 (1.9–9) IU/l, p = 0.002] and lower morning total testosterone levels (28% vs. 0%, p = 0.009) compared with controls. In spite of that,...