Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms of Peyronie''s disease may appear overnight or develop more slowly. These may include: Painful erection A bend or curve in your penis during erection Inflammation under the skin...

Causes
... Doctors and researchers don''t completely understand what causes Peyronie''s disease. A number of theories exist, including: Injury to the penis. Trauma to the penis from being hit or bent abnormally ...

Peyronie's Disease Prevention

Prevention
... There''s no known prevention for Peyronie''s disease. It''s possible that the problem may begin with trauma to the penis from being hit or bent abnormally when erect or during sexual intercourse. Avoi...

Peyronie's Disease Treatment

Complications
... Peyronie''s disease can make intercourse painful, difficult or even impossible. Emotional distress can put a strain on your marriage or relationship and make attempts at sexual activity with your part...

Treatment
... Because the course of Peyronie''s disease differs from man to man and some men experience improvement without treatment, doctors often initially recommend a wait-and-see approach. Your doctor may sugg...

Peyronie's Disease Support

Coping skills
... Peyronie''s disease can become a source of mental and emotional stress for you and your partner. Having the disease shouldn''t be seen as a reflection of your health, virility or masculinity. If you h...

Peyronie's Disease Other

Peyronie''s Disease
... Peyronie''s disease is caused by scar tissue, called plaque, which forms along the length of the penis. This plaque is not visible, and depending on the severity of the condition, the plaque can cause...

Disorders of the Penis
... The penis is one of the external structures of the male reproductive system. The penis has three parts: the root, which attaches to the wall of the abdomen; the body, or shaft; and the glans penis, wh...