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Peyronnie's Disease symptoms
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Peyronnie's Disease symptoms
by R__0, Feb 03, 1999 12:00AM
I am a 41 yr. old male who has been diagnosed with Peyronnie's Disease which causes a curve or
twist in the penis accompanied by several hard pea-sized lumps. The curve isn't too difficult to
deal with but I am noticing more discomfort (and less pleasure) during sex as this condition persists.
My urologist is reluctant to perform surgery due to possible nerve damage (from less pleasure to NO
pleasure!) Does anyone know of a successful treatment for this condition? The symptoms began about
three years ago and have gotten a little worse since then. My penis has always curved downward but
now it also has acquired a rather strange curve. I haven't been able to find much info on this topic
so any facts will be greatly appreciated!
______________________________________________
Dear R,
Peyronie’s disease is due to a scar that forms inside the penis. There is no known cause or origin of this condition, but it affects men at all stages of life. It is not caused by a sexually transmitted disease however some theories state that it may be caused by trauma secondary to intercourse.(vigorous intercourse) Its primary symptoms are curvature of the penis during erection (this may interfere with intercourse), pain during erection, soft erections, shortening or narrowing of the penis, and a hard plaque felt below the skin. This can be a progressive condition.
The goals of treatment are to relieve pain and make the penis function adequately. There are some medications that are used however nobody has the magic pill to cure this problem. Our current medications help deal with the symptoms and help make life better but if all else fails and you have persistent pain there are surgical options reserved for those who truly need it.
Talk with your doctor and he or she can let you know if anything further needs to be done. If medicine fails and you truly would like to have more satisfying intercourse, ask your urologist if he or she can refer you to a Urologist who can give you a second opinion. If they both agree you probably don’t have a correctable lesion.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
*keyword:Peyronie’s
twist in the penis accompanied by several hard pea-sized lumps. The curve isn't too difficult to
deal with but I am noticing more discomfort (and less pleasure) during sex as this condition persists.
My urologist is reluctant to perform surgery due to possible nerve damage (from less pleasure to NO
pleasure!) Does anyone know of a successful treatment for this condition? The symptoms began about
three years ago and have gotten a little worse since then. My penis has always curved downward but
now it also has acquired a rather strange curve. I haven't been able to find much info on this topic
so any facts will be greatly appreciated!
______________________________________________
Dear R,
Peyronie’s disease is due to a scar that forms inside the penis. There is no known cause or origin of this condition, but it affects men at all stages of life. It is not caused by a sexually transmitted disease however some theories state that it may be caused by trauma secondary to intercourse.(vigorous intercourse) Its primary symptoms are curvature of the penis during erection (this may interfere with intercourse), pain during erection, soft erections, shortening or narrowing of the penis, and a hard plaque felt below the skin. This can be a progressive condition.
The goals of treatment are to relieve pain and make the penis function adequately. There are some medications that are used however nobody has the magic pill to cure this problem. Our current medications help deal with the symptoms and help make life better but if all else fails and you have persistent pain there are surgical options reserved for those who truly need it.
Talk with your doctor and he or she can let you know if anything further needs to be done. If medicine fails and you truly would like to have more satisfying intercourse, ask your urologist if he or she can refer you to a Urologist who can give you a second opinion. If they both agree you probably don’t have a correctable lesion.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AK
*keyword:Peyronie’s
