Dr. Levine answers: This problem sounds more like primary erectile dysfunction, which may have a physical basis, but oftentimes could have a psychodynamic one as well. You might consider stopping masturbation and see if there is spontaneous recovery, but if not evaluation by an Urologist with a
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Dr. Levine answers: This question will be answered in 2 parts. One pertains to the severity of curvature which at 90 degrees is certainly a severe curve and the other is the duration of disease and whether the scarring process is stable or still active. Published studies
Read more →This deformity may indeed be a manifestation of Peyronie’s disease. This would be determined by physical examination in the flaccid condition where a palpable scar may be noted towards the end of the shaft below the head of the penis on the right side for you. A
Read more →Dr. Levine answers:The scenario that you describe may be due to a diffuse scarring disorder involving the outer jacket of the penis, known as the tunica albuginea. Or it may involve the septum between the two erectile cylinders of the penis. Septal lesions are not so well
Read more →This is a very important question and I am delighted that you are concerned enough to address it in this website. Peyronie’s disease has been known for many years, but has recently been demonstrated in a proper trial to result in significant depression in the affected male.
Read more →There are rare penile cancers known as fibrosarcomas that can present with a thickened scar-like mass in the shaft of the penis. They tend to not involve the tunica jacket of the penis, but rather occur within the vascular tissue of the penis. Physical examination by a
Read more →The acute phase of Peyronie’s disease is variable from patient to patient and may not include any pain. In addition, the onset of a painless palpable plaque may be the first indication of Peyronie’s disease with subsequent or even immediate onset of deformity. Some patients will present
Read more →Dr. Levine answers: This is an unusual presentation, but it does sound that your situation is consistent with Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s disease results in scarring of the jacket tissue of the penis known as the tunica albuginea. The scars which are also known as plaques are palpable
Read more →At this time, there are no recognized foods or beverages that may trigger Peyronie’s disease or that can improve the condition. Although several drugs have historically been suggested to cause Peyronie’s disease, including beta blockers, such as propranolol or possibly Dilantin, a treatment for seizure disorder, none
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