Peyronie’s Disease Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
52% of adult men experience some sort of erectile problem in their lifetime. Many men feel unnecessary embarrassment about it, and often, the problem affects their confidence, self-esteem and mental well-being.
But with over half the male population experiencing erectile problems, there’s absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about.
Erectile problems can come in many forms and one condition that isn’t often talked about is Peyronie’s disease.
Peyronie’s disease symptoms can affect as many as 1 in 11 men at some point in their lives, with 250,000 cases in the UK alone.
What Is Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s disease is a condition that affects the penis and typically results in painful erections, lumps in the penis, and a bend in the erection. It’s a condition resulting from fibrous scar tissue that develops on the penis.
In severe cases, the curve in the penis can make having sex difficult, painful or even impossible. Peyronie’s disease symptoms may also lead to erectile dysfunction.
What Are Peyronie’s Disease Symptoms?
- A thickened area or hard lump (plaque) in the shaft of the penis
- A curve in the penis when it’s erect – the curve is usually upwards
- Pain in the penis – usually during an erection
- Misshapen penis, sometimes resembling an hourglass
- Shortening of the penis
It is common for your penis to curve slightly to the left or right when erect. But if you have a more significant bend (or it has changed its shape noticeably) which causes you pain or difficulty having sex, then you should visit your GP, who will be able to diagnose Peyronie’s Disease.
What Causes Peyronie’s Disease?
The cause isn’t yet completely understood, but it most often occurs after an injury to the penis when erect, such as being bent during sex.
The majority of men with Peyronie’s disease symptoms can’t remember injuring their penis. However, penetrative sexual activity subjects the penis to various stresses and strains that could result in injury, so it seems a likely cause.
In some rare cases, Peyronie’s disease symptoms develop without any apparent injury and are first noticed when sex becomes painful.
The fibrous lumps characteristic of Peyronie’s disease obstruct a portion of the erectile tissue, stopping the affected area from growing. The remainder of the penis is free to enlarge, which results in the erection becoming curved, with the lump located at the highest point of the curve.
What Can Treat Symptoms Of Peyronie’s Disease?
Several treatment options are available for Peyronie’s disease symptoms, both surgical and non-surgical.
Surgical Treatments
- Removing or cutting away the plaque and attaching a patch of skin or a vein to straighten the penis.
- Removing an area of the penis opposite the plaque to cancel out the bend. This surgical option can lead to slight shortening of the penis.
- Implanting a device to straighten the penis
Non-Surgical Treatments
- Vacuum or traction devices to straighten the penis
- Medicines including Viagra and Sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction
- Injections of Collagenase
- P-Shot – Revolutionary non-surgical option that can straighten the penis and treat erectile dysfunction
P-Shot For Peyronie’s Disease Symptoms
The P-Shot is a pioneering treatment often used to help men regain their self-confidence by treating erectile issues such as impotence or the inability to maintain a firm erection.
It is a remarkable treatment for those with Peyronie’s disease symptoms and is far less invasive than other options. It can also increase your penis length and girth in some cases if reduced penis size is one of the Peyronie’s disease symptoms you suffer with.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) found in your blood stimulates the growth of new, younger tissue and increases blood flow. PRP treatments have been used successfully to repair damaged muscles and nerves for many years.
Experts have found that using the same process can ease Peyronie’s disease symptoms, giving men more treatment options that don’t require surgery. You can read more about how the P-Shot can treat Peyronie’s disease symptoms in this blog.
How It Works
PRP contains essential cell-regenerating growth factors that are essential for treatment. The procedure works by taking a small amount of your blood which is then spun at a high frequency within a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma.
Your doctor will inject the PRP into your treatment area. This might sound uncomfortable, but the whole procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so little to no pain is experienced.
By improving the blood supply and triggering tissue regeneration, patients notice an increase in the ability to get an erection and the ability to maintain the firmness of erections.
Next Steps
If you’re struggling with Peyronie’s disease symptoms and would like to find out if this treatment would suit you, then you first need to book a telephone consultation.
At Elite Aesthetics, consultations are held in our discreetly located, purpose-built and award-winning clinic based in Greenhithe, Kent, which is just 20 minutes away by train from St. Pancras, London.
During your consultation, you will speak to Dr Shirin, an accredited non-surgical cosmetic practitioner with over 20 years of experience, including several years as a practising GP.
Here you’ll be able to ask any questions you might have and discuss in greater detail what you want to achieve with your P-Shot treatment.
Click here to book your discreet telephone consultation today…
