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Plaque from scar tissue under the skin of the penis causes Peyronie’s Disease. The scar tissue is generally the result of some type of injury to the penis. As the disease develops, the plaque pulls on the tissues of the penis and causes the penis to curve. The curving makes intercourse painful, difficult, and often …
Peyronie’s disease is a condition that can result in a curved penis that can impede sexual intercourse and cause painful erections. This condition can be the result of penile scar tissue that resulted from previous trauma to the penis or other contributing health factors. The scar tissue (called plaque) causes the penis to curve and …
Devices that attempt to stretch a penis affected by Peyronie’s disease back into shape have serious shortcomings. Not only do these vacuum devices require daily use over the course of several months, but they may also produce only moderate improvements, if they produce any improvement at all. So, stretching the penis in an attempt to …
There is no cure for Peyronie’s disease. However, surgery can alleviate some symptoms of this condition. Doctors consider surgery for patients who fail to respond to nonsurgical therapy and whose symptoms last longer than 12 months, according to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Peyronie’s disease is a painful condition resulting from scar tissue …
Peyronie’s disease (or PD) is scarring underneath the skin of the penis that can cause curved, painful erections. Depending on the severity of symptoms, there have been reported cases of Peyronie’s disease healing itself. However, this is rare. There’s no way to prevent PD, and there’s no cure. In a typical case, a medical professional …
Peyronie’s disease (PD) can affect growth. Peyronie’s is characterized by the development of scar tissue within the tunica albuginea. Scar tissue makes the penis less elastic, which causes a deformity. According to the Asian Journal of Urology, PD is associated with “curvature, shortening, indentation and narrowing with a hinge effect.” The condition may have an …
Massages can possibly help Peyronie’s disease when combined with other forms of treatment. It is important to ask a doctor whether massages are appropriate for your specific condition. Peyronie’s disease occurs due to the buildup of scar tissue in the penis. The scar tissue makes the penis curve/bend in an unnatural manner. Patients with Peyronie’s …
The severity of Peyronie’s disease depends on how greatly it affects the lives of those with a diagnosis. Although Peyronie’s disease is serious, it is not fatal. Many studies point to the condition as being a contributing factor in the development of depression and anxiety in affected men. The social stigma that discussing such a …
Depending on the severity of a patient’s health condition, the P-Shot® may alleviate some symptoms related to the patient’s illness. The P-Shot® works to correct penile shape and release growth factors that promote tissue regeneration. The P-Shot® is just one of many therapies designed to treat erectile dysfunction. Oral medications, hormone replacement therapy, and surgery …
Healthline states that getting Peyronie’s disease may occur due to penile trauma. Genetics and age are also among risk factors to get Peyronie’s disease. Some of the circumstances under which a Peyronie’s disease-causing injury may occur, according to Mayo Clinic, include: During sex, whether the injury results from a single event or repeated trauma over …