Peyronie's Disease
- Penile curvature during an erection due to fibrous plaques in the erectile tissue.
- Causes include trauma, genetics, and medical conditions.
- Dr. Petrella will assist in determining the most suitable treatment for your condition.
01: Bladder
02: Vas deferens
03: Urethra
04: Penis
05: Testes
06: Epididymis
07: Prostate gland
08: Seminal vesicle
01: Fibrous plaque
02: Skin
03: Tunica albuginea
04: Corpus spongiosum
05: Urethra
06: Cavernosal space
07: Cavernosal artery
01: Release valve
02: Pump
03: Scrotum
04: Cylinders
05: Reservoir
What is it?
- Peyronie's disease is a condition affecting the penis, causing abnormal curvature or bending during an erection. This pathology is marked by the development of fibrous plaques, in the penis' erectile tissue.
- These plaques can result in pain, discomfort, and noticeable curvature during erections, leading to difficulties with sexual intercourse and psychological distress.
- While the precise cause of Peyronie's disease is uncertain, it is thought to involve penile trauma or injury, genetic factors, and certain medical conditions.
Will it improve?
- Pain resolves in 90% of patients however the curve gets better on its own in only 10-15% of patients.
Non-surgical options:
- Observation
- Oral medications
- Traction therapy to stretch the penis in the opposite direction of the curve.
- Injection therapy
Surgical options:
- Minimally invasive penile plication
- Incision & grafting of the plaque
- Penile prosthesis
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5 treatment options
Oral Medication
Penile Injections
Vacuum Erection Devices
Insertable Medication
Penile Prosthesis
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