If you have (or think you have) Peyronie’s disease, you’re not alone. This condition, which causes the penis to shorten or bend, may affect up to 15% of men over 40.
Although Peyronie’s disease can cause painful or embarrassing symptoms, you don’t have to live with them. Urologists from Emory Healthcare offer treatments to correct your penis size or shape and, in severe cases, restore sexual function.
With Peyronie’s disease, scar tissue (also called plaque) builds up inside your penis. As this scar tissue tightens, your penis may begin to bend or curve. You may also lose some length or girth.
It’s unclear why some men get Peyronie’s disease. But it may be the result of minor injuries to your erect penis—for example, if your penis bends abruptly during sex.
Even though you may not see any visible signs of injury, some research suggests tiny wounds develop within the penis. Some men’s bodies may overreact to these wounds and create too much scar tissue during the healing process.
The most common sign of Peyronie’s disease is a new curve or bend in your penis. Other symptoms include:
Over time, Peyronie’s disease can lead to erectile dysfunction (difficulty getting and keeping an erection). Depending on the severity of the bend in your penis, penetration (and sex) may also become impossible.
Whether you’re concerned about your symptoms or want a second opinion about your treatment options, turn to Emory Healthcare.
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