Peyronie's disease
Peyronie's disease, commonly referred to as curvature of the penis
Peyronie’s disease, commonly referred to as curvature of the penis, is a benign condition. It begins when a dense plaque forms in the outer layers of the penis. The plaque prevents an even expansion during an erection causing a variety of penile deformities during the erect state including curvature, shortening and narrowing.
How long have we known about Peyronie’s disease?
Peyronie’s disease was initially described by the French surgeon, François Gigot de Lapeyronie, in 1743 even though there are vague references to the disease going back all the way to 1561 and even in sculpture dating back to 3000 BC. Peyronie’s is not a new disease.
What are the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease?
Men most often identify Peyronie’s with penile curvature, indentation or other deformities. Deformities associated with Peyronie’s disease may be severe enough to prevent intercourse or, at a minimum, may reduce overall satisfaction. Other symptoms may include inflammation, a lump in the shaft of the penis, pain and erectile dysfunction. As a result, PD can be both physically and psychologically difficult for men and may negatively impact their relationship
Although PD has been recognized and studied for more than 250 years, many misconceptions remain. Common misconceptions include the belief that PD is uncommon, only affects older men, is not associated with ED, lacks treatment options, and resolves over time. None of these statements are true!
Another common and widespread misconception is that men should wait to treat PD until it is at least 6 – 12 months after the disease has progressed. While this is true for men undergoing surgery, the opposite is true for conservative, less invasive treatments such as traction therapy. A study by Martinez–Salamanca and colleagues clearly demonstrated the benefits with using traction therapy early on in the disease process.
The true prevalence of PD is not known. Depending on the definition of the disease, age, and methods to diagnose, the condition is estimated to affect anywhere from 0.4% to 13% of men. PD is more common in Caucasian men of Northern European origin but can affect men of any heritage. PD may be more common following prostatectomy (16%) or in diabetic men with ED (20%).15-22
Some men are not aware that they have the disease and it is estimated that 15-58% of men may be unaware of the condition.
When is Penile Traction Therapy (PTT) appropriate?
In 2015, an International Consensus Panel on Sexual Medicine (ICSM) met to discuss the role of penile traction therapy in treating various conditions. Based on studies and literature, the panel concluded:
PTT is a viable treatment option to modestly improve penile length
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