Peyronie’s disease(PD) is a condition in which thepenisdevelops an abnormal curve.
Treatment includes medical-grade penile injections, penile traction therapy, and surgical correction.
The penile plaques can stem the flow of blood needed to engorge the penis during an erection.
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It can also disrupt the function ofsmooth musclesaround the penis that stiffen during an erection.
What Causes Peyronies Disease?
It maintains an erection after the corpus cavernosa and corpus spongiosum engorge with blood.
With that said, PD can affect people of any age, including those in their early 20s.
PD is also more common in people with other connective tissue disorders, likeDuputyrens contracture.
Is Peyronies Disease Permanent?
For some, the curvature and pain may resolve over time.
In others, the curvature and shortening of the penis may persist.
Pain during erections may improve within one to two years.
Can a Bent Penis Unbend?
The reasons for these differences are not clear.
The diagnosis may also reveal a more serious condition entirely unrelated to PD, such as apenile fractureorpenile cancer.
If you feel uncomfortable speaking with your primary care provider, you might schedule an appointment with aurologist.
These doctors are specialists in diseases of the male reproductive organs and urinary tract.
They are trained to deal with conditions like PD and may be best suited to dispense advice and treatment.
The more the healthcare provider knows, the better able they will be to prescribe the appropriate treatment.
PD is treated conservatively during the acute stage, delaying surgery until the condition stabilizes to avoid repeat surgery.
Do Penis Exercises Help?
Can Viagra and Cialis Help?
PDE5 inhibitorsare oral medications used to treat erectile dysfunction.
It is currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of a foot condition calledplantar fasciitis.
With PD, the wand-like gear is placed directly over the penile plaques.
It is one that can seriously undermine the quality of your life and relationships.
Treatment with a therapist or counselor is commonly advised for people faced with clinically significant Peyronie’s disease.
In some cases, the pain may be persistent and require strategies to cope better.
In some cases, the results may fall short of your expectations.
Even so, it is important to remain positive and not make any assumptions while undergoing treatment.
This is especially true if you have persistent feelings of despair, hopelessness, or sadness.
Medications can be prescribed if needed to help you better manage your moods.
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