Peyronie’s Disease Facts and Treatment Options For Penile Curvature
Posted October 3rd, 2008 by adminThere is new hope for men who suffer from penile curvature or Peyronie’s disease that does not involve painful and risky surgery. Approximately 400 men out of 100,000 suffer from penile curvature. Some slight curvature of the penis is natural and found in most cases, especially when the penis is flaccid. However, in some cases the curvature is severe and may cause problems and pain.
Medical scientists still aren’t sure what causes abnormal curvature, but some suspect that it may be caused by trauma to the organ, that leads to the formation of scar tissue. The disease was classified and defined by François de la Peyronie in 1973. He defined it as an uncommon erectile dysfunction. It usually effects middle-aged men, and because it can effect their sex life in an adverse way, may have a devastating psychological effect as well as causing pain during erection.
It usually starts with the appearance of a lump of scar tissue. In the past, it was thought that there was no cure other than painful and dangerous surgery, however, traction devices, developed by a Swedish doctor, are now showing positive results and may even be used as a form of self treatment.
The benefit of non-surgical treatment, other than avoiding the risk and pain, is that sufferers may use the devices in the privacy of their own homes. Because of the psychological trauma and embarrassment caused by Peyronie’s or penile curvature, this has been very helpful to many people.
The traction devices have been used for a while now, after penis surgery to help align the penis and prevent abnormal curvature during healing. But now it has been found that they may straighten the penis with gentle traction over time and correct the problem without surgery. Successful self treatment without surgery is possible and has helped many men to overcome a painful and demoralizing condition. Of course, since penile curvature and Peyronie’s disease are medical conditions, a qualified medical expert should be consulted before any treatment.
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