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Erection Concerns (Expert Forum)
curved penis
Answered by
Janice M Epp, PhD - Female sexual issues, Adolescent sexuality, Male sexual issues
Private Practice
Palo Alto - CA
Questions in the Erection Concerns Forum are being answered by Janice M Epp, PhD, a Clinical Sexologist from The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. This forum is for questions and discussions about the psychological aspects of Erection problems
Doctor's Answer
by Janice M Epp, PhD, Oct 08, 2009 06:21PM
, Oct 08, 2009 06:21PMTo: nani509
Hi there.
Some penises are completely straight, some curve up or down, and some curve to one side or the other. All of these are simply physical variations—like the difference in peoples’ noses. The only time to be concerned is if your penis curves so extremely that it’s difficult to be sexual with a partner.
If the bend is so extreme that it causes pain, you may have developed Peyronie's Condition. Peyronie's is a condition of uncertain cause, which is characterized by a plaque, or hard lump, that forms on the penis. The plaque develops on the upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing erectile tissue. It begins as a localized inflammation and can develop into a hardened scar, which causes penile curvature.
Now here’s some good news: some research has shown that approximately 20% of men who have Peyronie’s will have improvement or complete correction of their penile curvature within the first 12 months of their condition. Thus, as the plaque in Peyronie's disease may shrink or disappear without treatment, many medical experts suggest waiting a full year before attempting any correction. Peyronie's need not interfere with your sexuality unless the curvature becomes so severe that it causes great pain.
A urologist can diagnose the source of your pain, etc. and make some suggestions. Do see a physician ASAP to determine what's going on. Good luck! Dr. J
Some penises are completely straight, some curve up or down, and some curve to one side or the other. All of these are simply physical variations—like the difference in peoples’ noses. The only time to be concerned is if your penis curves so extremely that it’s difficult to be sexual with a partner.
If the bend is so extreme that it causes pain, you may have developed Peyronie's Condition. Peyronie's is a condition of uncertain cause, which is characterized by a plaque, or hard lump, that forms on the penis. The plaque develops on the upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing erectile tissue. It begins as a localized inflammation and can develop into a hardened scar, which causes penile curvature.
Now here’s some good news: some research has shown that approximately 20% of men who have Peyronie’s will have improvement or complete correction of their penile curvature within the first 12 months of their condition. Thus, as the plaque in Peyronie's disease may shrink or disappear without treatment, many medical experts suggest waiting a full year before attempting any correction. Peyronie's need not interfere with your sexuality unless the curvature becomes so severe that it causes great pain.
A urologist can diagnose the source of your pain, etc. and make some suggestions. Do see a physician ASAP to determine what's going on. Good luck! Dr. J
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I don't know the answer to your question. As far as I know, no one can predict the future. As I said above, if you have concerns about this, you should see a urologist. Dr. J