Tissue graft surgery for Peyronie’s disease is a procedure that involves replacing or expanding scarred penile tissue with healthy tissue or grafts. Men who have a severe bend in the penis (90 degrees or more) or who have a penis with an hourglass deformity are good candidates for tissue graft surgery. Overall, tissue graft surgery…
What is Peyronies disease? Peyronies disease refers to a condition in which there is an abnormal shape to the penis during erection. It is a bend or a curvature of the penis. The condition can vary in severity. Peyronies disease occurs when fibrous scar tissue builds up inside the penis. How common is Peyronies disease?…
Colchicine for Peyronie’s disease is a drug that is typically used to treat gout. In addition to having anti-inflammatory properties, colchicine works by reducing the production of collagen and increasing the activity of collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down collagen. Studies of Colchicine for Peyronie’s Disease Treatment In an uncontrolled trial, 24 men took colchicine for Peyronie’s…
Corticosteroids are synthetic drugs that closely resemble a hormone called cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands. A significant advantage of corticosteroids is that they can be delivered directly to a treatment site. In the case of Peyronie’s disease, doctors can inject corticosteroids into the plaque (lesions) in an attempt to dissolve them. Several…
Tamoxifen for Peyronie’s disease is an oral nonsteroidal anti-estrogen drug that is typically used to treat breast cancer patients. However, when given to men with Peyronie’s disease, some have reported an improvement in pain, size of plaque, and bend of the penis. These benefits may be associated with the ability of tamoxifen for Peyronie’s disease to promote…
The impact of Peyronie’s disease on your relationship with your sexual partner can be dramatic, and so it’s critical that you establish and keep the lines of communication open between you. As with many things in life, taking the first step is the hardest, and so initiating the conversation can be a challenge. However, here…
Treatment of Peyronie’s disease, a condition that involves significant curvature of the penis, can be challenging and frustrating for patients. Among the available treatment options are a variety of vitamins or supplements, oral medications, penile injections, and even surgery. One approach that does not get much attention is radiation therapy for Peyronie’s disease. In a…
Bromelain for Peyronie’s disease is a combination of enzymes, found in the stem and juice of pineapples (Ananas comosus), that have the ability to digest protein. Among the proteins it may break down is collagen, which is the main component in the plaque associated with Peyronie’s disease. Bromelain reportedly can dissolve the peptide bonds that keep…
Carnitine is a substance the body makes naturally in the liver and kidneys and then stores in the heart, brain, sperm, and skeletal muscles. Because it acts as an antioxidant and may help restore cells damaged by inflammation, it is frequently suggested as a treatment for various conditions, including Peyronie’s disease. Study of carnitine for Peyronie’s…
Asking for help with Peyronie’s disease is often something a man finds it difficult to do. If you are man living with Peyronie’s disease, you already know it can have a significant and life-altering impact on your life and the life of your partner. Having Peyronie’s disease affects each man differently, impacting how he feels…
Interferon alpha injections for Peyronie’s disease treatment uses interferons to reduce the production of collagen and thus help reduce plaque in the penis, although study results have been variable. Interferons are proteins produced naturally by the body, and they are involved in regulating the immune system. A type of interferon used to treat Peyronie’s disease is interferon…
Is there a link between Peyronie’s disease and low testosterone? It just so happens that both of these situations affect men at about the same time of the life cycle, and both of them are a factor in erectile dysfunction. Is this coincidence or is there an association between a bent penis and testosterone deficiency?…
Arginine is an amino acid the body makes naturally, but it is also found in foods that contain protein, such as turkey, soybeans, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds. Use of arginine for Peyronie’s disease has been explored because research indicates that the amino acid can be beneficial for conditions that involve a compromised blood flow, such…
Peyronies disease causes remain somewhat of a puzzle for researchers. However, they have named some possible causes, including trauma, prostate cancer treatment, genetic and other lifestyle issues such as diabetes and erectile dysfunction. Perhaps the most popular theory is that the plaque associated with Peyronie’s disease develops after the penis is subjected to some type of…
Coenzyme Q10 for Peyronie’s disease treatment (CoQ10) is a potent antioxidant that is found in every cell in the body. CoQ10 also has demonstrated some benefit in men who have Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s disease is a painful condition in which the penis bends or curves in an abnormal manner. The curve is caused by a build-up…
