Penile dysmorphic disorder

Penile dysmorphic disorder is a form of body dysmorphic disorder in which a person fixates on the size, shape or appearance of the penis, although the measurements fall in the normal range. It is not a recognized diagnosis of its own and there are no clinical standards for diagnosing it, but people with it often meet the criteria for body dysmorphic disorder. Features include intrusive worry, shame, low self-esteem and compulsive behaviors such as mirror checking, measuring and comparing, and some people avoid changing rooms or intimacy. It differs from micropenis, which is a medically defined small size. Management follows that of body dysmorphic disorder, with psychological therapy first, cognitive behavioral therapy commonly recommended, and a psychiatric assessment advised before any cosmetic procedure.