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 correct the curvature of Peyronie’s disease may be:
- Time-consuming
- Ultimately ineffective
If men are suffering from the pain and deformity associated with Peyronie’s disease, there are alternative treatments available that may be less time consuming and more effective in curing their symptoms.
The Causes of Peyronie’s Disease
Before setting out on a course of treatment for Peyronie’s disease, a man should consult his doctor to try and diagnose the cause of his PD. The cause may ultimately inform him of the best treatment route for him.
According to Healthline, Peyronie’s disease may arise because of genetic predisposition. Acute or chronic trauma to the penis may also be the cause of a man’s Peyronie’s disease, according to Mayo Clinic. Age typically reduces the strength of his penis tissue and may increase his risk of sustaining an injury.
Some of the circumstances that may lead to a penis injury include:
- Athletic events where an object strikes a man in the penis, causing injury
- During sex, where a single event or repeated strain could lead to an injury and the subsequent buildup of scar tissue
- Any circumstance where a man’s penis is injured
These are some of the most common ways that Peyronie’s disease occurs, but other factors may be at play if a man has developed PD.
Additional Risk Factors That May Contribute to Peyronie’s Disease
According to the Mayo Clinic, certain health and behavioral factors may increase the likelihood of developing Peyronie’s disease. Some risk factors include:
- Genetic predisposition
- Smoking
- Prostate surgery
- Health disorders such as Dupuytren’s contracture and other connective tissue disorders
- Aging, which can weaken penis tissue and increase a man’s risk of injury
Once a man has diagnosed the source of his Peyronie’s disease, it’s time to choose a course of treatment, as leaving PD untreated can result in continued pain and even more serious psychological conditions.
Know the Options for Treating Peyronie’s Disease
For those who want a healthy, happy life, the wait-and-see approach to Peyronie’s disease isn’t an option. Wishing away a condition isn’t a viable option, and men should consider that waiting can lead to even more serious health conditions.
According to an article published in the Asian Journal of Andrology, Peyronie’s disease can take a toll on a man’s psychological and emotional health. Those who leave Peyronie’s disease untreated may ultimately suffer from:
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- An inability to maintain romantic relationships
Treating a man’s Peyronie’s disease is an urgent goal, but men shouldn’t want to rush into a treatment option that may leave them in an even worse physical or emotional state.
Potential Side Effects from Surgery for Peyronie’s Disease
According to the University of California San Francisco, surgeries for correcting Peyronie’s disease can result in serious side effects, including but not limited to:
- Impotence, or the inability to get or maintain an erection
- Nerve injury, which may also affect a man’s ability to get or maintain an erection
- Anesthesia-related complications
Fortunately, surgery isn’t the only option for treating Peyronie’s disease. Depending on a man’s circumstances, it may not be the best option for him.
Men Should Consider Shockwave Therapy as an Option for Treating PD
Shockwave therapy is a form of treatment for Peyronie’s disease that doesn’t require anesthesia or any form of invasive procedure.
Shockwave Therapy Uses Soundwaves to Improve Sexual Health
Shockwave therapy involves the use of low-intensity soundwaves to target and break down the tissue that may be causing Peyronie’s disease. Shockwave therapy also increases blood flow to the penis. The combined effects of shockwave therapy, GAINSWave® therapy specifically, may alleviate the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease.
In Cleveland Clinic’s digital publication urologist Daniel Shoskes states that shockwave therapy promotes blood vessel growth in the penis, and in doing so may alleviate the symptoms of erectile dysfunction. He alludes to shockwave therapy’s track record of being both safe and effective in treating erectile dysfunction.
Yet another study published in the journal of Translational Andrology and Urology touts the efficacy of soundwave therapy as a treatment for Peyronie’s disease.
Interested Parties Can Call a GAINSWave® Treatment Provider Today
Peyronie’s disease may inhibit a man’s ability to live the life that he wants and deserves, and it’s important that he seek treatment as soon as possible. GAINSWave® therapy is an alternative form of treatment if a man is tired of living with PD and is wary of the risks of surgery.
Men interested in GAINSWave® treatment can call a therapy provider to take the next steps toward a happy, healthy sex life.
