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Sex & Health
- Peyronie's disease -
What is Peyronie's disease?
Peyronie's disease, first described by French doctor Francois de la Peyronie in 1743, results in a curvature of an erect penis. The cause of this condition is the development of a rigid lump or plaque on the penis. Most frequently this plaque develops on the upper side of the shaft, causing the penis to bend upward during erection. When the rigid lump develops on the other side of the shaft, the penis will bend downward.
What is the cause of Peyronie's disease?
The cause of Peyronie's disease is not yet known.
Treatment
The most common problem for men with Peyronie's disease is that intercourse becomes painful. Treatment therefore most often focusses on restoring the patient's ability to engage in sex play with his partner.
Many patients will experience an improvement in their condition with no treatment at all. Experts typically suggest that a patient wait for 1 to 2 years before suggesting that this condition be treated surgically. Surgery is normally performed on only those who are unable to engage in sexual intercourse with their partner.
Because the cause of the disease is not yet known, it has been difficult to develop a treatment. Currently surgery is the only treatment recognized to cure the disease.Please consult your Urologist for a more complete list of treatment options.
Please consult your physician or urologist for a more complete list of treatment options.
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