You suspect you have Peyronie’s disease: you’ve done some research, your penis is curved and painful, and you’re ready to make an appointment to see a urologist about Peyronie’s treatment. Such treatment typically starts with a physical examination and questions your doctor or urologist may ask about any symptoms you may be experiencing. To help…
An international group of researchers has discovered a drug combination that could stop the progression of fibrosis, a process that characterizes the significant curvature of the penis that is known as Peyronie’s disease. This possible new treatment for Peyronie’s disease could also help in the management of other conditions that are marked by fibrosis, ranging…
Peyronie’s disease as a side effect of prostatectomy may be more prevalent in men than originally thought, according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. The authors from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center note that physicians should look for indications of this disease, which has a significant impact on sexual function, in men…
Plication surgery for Peyronie’s disease is a technique that corrects the bend of the penis by plicating (gathering or pinching) or removing a piece of the tunica albuginea from the side of the penis on the opposite side from the plaque (also known as the Nesbit procedure). This counteracts the shortage of the tunica albuginea and…
Peyronie’s disease treatment ranges from topical creams, surgery, implants, penis pumps, traction as well as vitamin E and other therapy options. Peyronie’s disease is a very serious condition in which the penis curves or bends, usually during an erection. The condition makes it difficult to have sex in many instances. Although there is a wide…
Shock wave therapy for Peyronie’s disease, also called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is a painless (or mildly uncomfortable) nonsurgical procedure that delivers shockwaves to plaque in the penis in an effort to break it up and stimulate healing. This same basic approach is used to treat and break up kidney stones and is often…
A new Peyronie’s treatment would be welcome news for the estimated 3 to 9 percent or more of men who suffer with Peyronie’s disease. Fortunately, such a possibility exists in the form of Xiaflex, a drug that has already been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for another condition. In 2010, Xiaflex was approved…
Surgery for Peyronie’s disease comes with risks, so when you and your urologist discuss the possibility of undergoing a surgical procedure to treat Peyronie’s disease, here are the four main criteria that you should meet. You should consider nonsurgical therapies first. If they fail, then you can investigate more invasive treatment. Your condition should be…
Not every penis is alike, and most men and women will attest to this statement. However, both genders have certain expectations when it comes to the appearance and function of the penis, yet those expectations are not always met. One is that the organ will be relatively straight and always (or nearly so) ready to…
Several new treatments for Peyronie’s disease are in the pipeline, and two of them are drugs that have already been approved for other medical conditions. Men who have Peyronie’s disease should keep these future treatments in mind and discuss them with their healthcare provider. One of the new treatments for Peyronie’s disease is a drug called…
A significant number of men who have Peyronie’s disease also experience erectile dysfunction. How common is the combination of Peyronie’s disease and erectile dysfunction? In a study of 1,440 men with erectile dysfunction, 8% were found to have Peyronie’s disease based mainly on the presence of penile plaque. (El-Sakka 2006) However, there are other risk…
Peyronie’s disease is a painful condition in which the penis curves or bends, ranging from 10 to 90 degrees. The curvature typically occurs when the penis is erect, but it may also be noticeable when the penis is flaccid. The curvature is the result of inflammation and a buildup of abnormal scar tissue (fibrotic tissue…
Injection therapy for Peyronie’s disease, which can include use of calcium channel blockers, verapamil and nicardipine, has been tried as a treatment option. Calcium channel blockers, also known as calcium antagonists, are drugs used to prevent calcium from entering cells in the blood vessel walls and heart. In the process, they relax and widen blood…
Penile implant for Peyronie’s disease is one of the three surgical options for men who meet the criteria for surgery, which includes the presence of erectile dysfunction. A penile implant for Peyronie’s disease involves implanting a device that increases rigidity of the penis, and for some men the implant is enough to make their penis straight. When…
Men who suffer with symptoms of Peyronie’s disease, which is characterized by a painful penis that may be bent at a 45 degree angle or more, have limited treatment options and none approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That may change soon, as an experimental drug for Peyronie’s disease has done well in two…
Vitamin E for Peyronie’s disease treatment is a natural approach for management of a bent penis. More than half a century ago, vitamin E was first used to treat Peyronie’s disease because it was inexpensive and associated with mild side effects. Today, urologists still commonly prescribe vitamin E for men who are in the early, active…
Iontophoresis for Peyronie’s disease treatment, also known as electromotive drug administration (EMDA), is a treatment that involves delivering a mild electrical current to a skin patch that is placed on the skin over the plaque. The patch (a transdermal patch) is designed to deliver drugs, such as dexamethasone, lidocaine (an anesthetic), and verapamil. Iontophorisis may help…
Peyronie’s disease is a condition characterized by a mild to severe curvature of the erect penis that can significantly impact sexual function. It’s important for men to understand Peyronie’s disease symptoms and diagnosis so they find the best treatment options for them. Peyronie’s disease symptoms can include pain or curve in the penis and plaque…
Effective treatment of Peyronie’s disease remains a challenge, even though men have a wide range of medications, natural remedies, medical procedures, and other options at their disposal. One approach that is under investigation is stem cell therapy for Peyronie’s disease. Stem cells are like a clean slate: they are unspecialized entities that have an ability…
A Peyronie’s disease cure often may not be necessary because some cases just require monitoring and no treatment during the initial stages. Not all cases of Peyronie’s disease need treatment. In fact, some men experience a spontaneous recovery from Peyronie’s disease, although no one has identified why this happens. In mild cases of Peyronie’s disease,…
