Peyronie's, a disease that makes the penis crooked & bull; hello healthy

Peyronie's disease is a problem with the penis caused by scar tissue, or plaque, that forms inside the penis. This disease can make the penis bend upward or sideways. Most men with Peyronie's disease can still have sex. But, it may feel very difficult and painful. Although there is a treatment for Peyronie's, but actually it's not always necessary, because Peyronie's disease can go away on its own. If you are afraid of its effects on sexual activity, knowing the symptoms and understanding how to treat this condition may ease your anxiety.

Signs and symptoms of Peyronie's disease

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For some men, Peyronie's disease can appear quickly, or overnight. For others, the disease progresses gradually. The following are signs and symptoms that often occur:

1. Plaques (nodules)

Plaques are lumps that are thickened or develop under the skin of the shaft of the penis. Plaque is caused by excess collagen buildup and the appearance of scar tissue inside the penis. This plaque is different from the plaque that is in the blood vessels. Plaques can appear along the shaft of the penis, but often appear on the top side. Many men can feel plaque under the skin. Plaque is initially very soft, but it will harden over time.

Because plaques are made up of scar tissue, they don't stretch like other normal tissues in the penis, while preventing the affected area from extending during an erection. This is what causes changes in the shape of the penis (or it can be called a penis deformity), one of which is a bent penis.

2. Changes in the shape of the penis when erect, including a bent penis

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Changes in the shape of the penis may include bending, bending, narrowing, or shortening. Most men who get Peyronie's have a deformed penis, and penile curvature is the most common. Because these defects are caused by plaque that does not develop like normal penile tissue, they can be detected during an erection.

3. Penile pain

Penile pain can occur with or without an erection. More than half of men experience penile pain. For many people, it is one of the first symptoms they notice. Although pain usually occurs during an erection, pain is also common when the penis relaxes due to inflammation in the area affected by plaque. Pain during erection can be caused by tension in the plaque, and the pain will subside in 12-18 months after the symptoms start.

4. Erectile dysfunction

Peyronie's disease can cause erectile dysfunction, aka impotence. It is estimated that more than two thirds of men with this disease experience erectile dysfunction. Although some of them have other diseases that cause impotence (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes), there is no doubt that Peyronie's disease itself actually causes erection problems, such as:

Crooked penis. Curvature of the penis can prevent sexual intercourse or cause pain for the male partner. The combination of bending and narrowing of the shaft can cause penile instability, even when the erection is at its maximum, causing the penis to curve upward.
Penile pain. Some men may avoid erections because of penile pain.
Worry. Anxiety about the performance or condition of the penis during sexual intercourse can prevent a man from getting or maintaining an erection.
Physical changes in the penis. Plaque can damage the erectile tissue in the penis and prevent it from functioning properly. Erection may not occur or the penis may not be able to harden in the presence of plaque.

Is Peyronie's disease treatable?

Yes, but you don't really need it. Because this condition will improve over time, doctors often recommend waiting 1-2 years or more before they try to fix it. In addition, minor pains that do not interfere with sex life may not be treated at all.

If you need medication, your doctor will consider surgery or drugs. First, your doctor may prescribe a pill, such as pentoxifylline or potassium para-aminobenzoate (Potaba). If these medications don't work, you may get an injection of verapamil or collagease into the scar tissue of the penis. If that doesn't work either, the doctor will consider surgery, but usually only for men who can't have sex at all because of Peyronie's disease.