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Question Title: masturbation injury

Forum: The Urology Forum
Topic: Sexual Dysfunction

Six months ago while I was masturbating, i bent my penis down and it has never been the same since. There is a thickening under the skin where it was bent. i can no longer maintain an erection. I have had a penile doppler, ultrasound and pelvic angiogram. My blood flow was a little weak, but there were no abnormalities noted. Even though you can feel a thickness, nothing showed up. There was never much pain or swelling. It feels tender sometimes. Any insight you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Dear Rob
Thanks for your questions.
Your work-up has been quite thorough. These test are looking for an abnormality which is corrected by surgery. These negative test results tell us that surgery will not help your condition. Impotence is a common problem. Your erectile dysfunction may only be related to your injury by pure coincidence. The weak blood flow to the penis may support this idea. There are other treatments for impotence which may work for you. Please discuss these therapies ( Vacuum erection device, penile injections, transurethral suppositories and now oral medications) with your Urologist. If these do not work, a surgically placed penile prosthesis has good results.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.

This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: penile injury


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