However, for determine the extent of the disease, a physical examination is often needed.
Other times, this may require an examination of the erect penis and/or diagnostic imaging.
Therefore, the more prepared you are, the easier it will be.
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Not all cases of Peyronie’s disease need treatment.
However, sometimes early treatment of Peyronie’s disease can help improve long-term function.
There are manycauses of erectile dysfunction.
Tests can also be helpful in determining which treatment is appropriate, if treatment is indicated.
Palpation
The first test for Peyronie’s disease is the healthcare provider palpating the flaccid penis.
At this time, the healthcare provider may also measure the length of the stretched, flaccid, penis.
The ability to stretch the penis is also a measure of penile health.
Measurement of Curvature
This test is usually done on the erect penis.
At this point, the healthcare provider will measure the curve of your erection.
Ideally, this is done with a gadget known as agoniometer.
However, it can also be done manually.
There is not a clear, well-established association between testosterone levels and Peyronie’s disease.
Imaging
Ultrasound is the major pop in of imaging used to diagnose Peyronie’s disease.
Other imaging tests can also be used to identify plaques in the penis at various stages of formation.
People are often taught that sex isn’t something you talk about outside the bedroom.
However, it can be extremely important to learn to talk about it in the diagnosis room.
If you’re concerned about discussing your sexual health symptoms with your healthcare provider, write them down.
And remember,urologistshave extraordinary amounts of training in penile health.
The likelihood that you’re going to show them something they haven’t seen before is pretty low.
And even if you do, their role isn’t to judge you.
It’s to help you feel better.
For most men, the initial pain in the penis resolves even without treatment.
Medical injection therapy may be able to improve curvature.
Surgery may be necessary to straighten out the penis and addresserectile dysfunctionif that’s an issue.
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