General

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

Dr. Levine answers: It is unlikely that the condom itself could trigger PD, but if during sexual activity there was trauma to the penis this is the more likely cause. Hourglass deformity is not typically an early onset type of deformity associated with Peyronie’s disease. Usually there

Dr. Levine answers: Probably the best noninvasive test today is to have an evaluation by an urologist who is familiar with Peyronie’s disease to determine whether there is evidence of a palpable plaque or scar in the tunica. To confirm whether this is PD, a surgical biopsy

Dr. Levine answers: This is a good question. For the man who develops acute onset of PD, the typical findings are pain in the penis, either followed by or preceded by the presence of a palpable nodule or lump, which is then followed by a shape deformity

Dr. Levine answers: These are not symptoms of PD. A change in the sensation of the glans may be due to underlying medical problems such as diabetes which can affect the sensory nerves of the penis. Change in the color or pigmentation of the glans is usually

Dr. Levine answers: If you have severe PD which is compromising your sexual function and you have not responded to these topical or oral therapies, I would suggest that you speak to an authority in the treatment to Peyronie’s disease. There is a list of suggested physicians

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

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

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.

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