Peyronie’s
Disease
Peyronie’s Disease causes
a number of troubling symptoms
for men, including painful
erection and penile curvature.
It is caused by scar tissue
of the tunica albuginea, which
is the lining of the penile
chambers involved in creating
an erection. In some men the
scar tissue (“plaque”)
develops after an injury to
the penis, such as severe bending
of the penis during sex. However,
most men with Peyronie’s
Disease do not recall any such
traumatic event. The cause
in these men is unknown, but
it is believed that genetic
factors may predispose some
men to Peyronie’s Disease.
Men with Peyronie’s Disease
are often very troubled psychologically
by their condition.
A
variety of treatments are
available. Pills and creams
are often prescribed, but studies
have not shown these to be
consistently effective. The
most effective treatments are
surgery and injection of medications
into the plaque itself. Men’s
Health Boston has extensive
experience and expertise in
the treatment of Peyronie’s
Disease. Many men can be successfully
treated without surgery.
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