Resources, Books and Brochures

The following sites provide more information about Peyronie’s disease and men’s sexual health. As part of our commitment to providing you the most current information and resources, this section will be updated as new resources become available.

Men’s Health and Peyronie’s Disease

Emotional and Psychological Help

• The Relationship Changer – Victoria holds a Masters Degree in Counseling, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, (LCPC, IL #180006479), Nationally Certified Counselor, (NCC #90657), Distance Credentialed Counselor, (DCC #1248), and a member of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. More than that she has actual experience with Peyronie’s disease in her own life, so she knows and understands what you and your partner are dealing with.
• Dr. Angelo Pezzote – Men suffering with Peyronie’s face a psychologically devastating health challenge that’s poorly understood. In addition, “health care” often lacks any “care;” and insurance companies refuse to pay for many treatments. Thus, men with Peyronies can feel very alone. Get competent, caring support from a men’s health and wellness professional who can understand; Visit Dr. Angelo Pezzote at www.doctorangelo.com. Available online, by phone, or in person. Initial contact please email empowerment@doctorangelo.com.

San Francisco Area

• Robert B. Gutterman, M.D.
  2504 Clay Street
  San Francisco, CA 94115
  (415) 346-0578
  (Please Note: APDA members should bypass the message that indicates that his practice is full and leave a message for Dr Gutterman; He will return your call as soon as possible.)

General Information

• Dr Laurence Levine (PD Specialist)
  http://www.drlevinemenshealth.com/ Sex Health Matters 
  This online source for up-to-date news and information concerning issues in sexual health is provided by the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA), a nonprofit organization of physicians, researchers, physician assistants and nurses.

• Men’s Health Network
  This nonprofit organization promotes men’s health and wellness through education, screening programs, and advocacy opportunities.

• UrologyHealth.org
  Official Foundation of the American Urological Association (AUA). The AUA supports legislation on: A Bill to establish a National Commission on UroTrauma.

• Peyronie’s.org
  Dr. Martin K. Gelbard provides informative coverage of topics related to Peyronie’s disease and hosts a question-and-answer forum.

• Web MD
  The Web MD Erectile Dysfunction Health Center provides current information about a variety of conditions that affect erectile function, including Peyronie’s disease.

• Mayo Clinic
  Read about various health conditions, including Peyronie’s disease.

• PubMed
  PubMed comprises more than 23 million ciations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.

• Frank Talk
  This patient-support website is dedicated to helping men deal with erectile dysfunction.

• Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation (PFS)
  The Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to helping fund research on the characterization, underlying biologic mechanisms and treatments of the post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). A secondary goal is to help increase public awareness of PFS. Often life-altering, PFS is characterized by devastating sexual, neurological, and physical side effects.

• EverydayHealth.com
  Provides the daily tools users need to make healthy choices, and live healthier lives.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Clinical and Research Information

• Cornell University Sexual Medicine Program
  This program’s site provides information about Peyronie’s disease, erectile dysfunction, and other male sexual conditions.

• Baylor College of Medicine
  Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is recognized as a premier academic health science center and is known for excellence in education, research and patient care.

Prostate Health and Advocacy Links

• The Global Genes Project
  The Global Genes Project is one of the leading rare and genetic disease patient advocacy organizations in the world. The non-profit organization is led by Team R.A.R.E. and promotes the needs of the rare and genetic disease community under a unifying symbol of hope – the Blue Denim Genes Ribbon™. What began as a grassroots movement in 2009 with a few rare disease parent advocates and foundations has grown to over 500 global organizations.

• US Department of Veterans Affairs

• Us Too
  Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network is a 501-c-3 nonprofit, grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors for prostate cancer patients, survivors, their spouses/partners and families.

• National Organization of Rare Disease (NORD)
  NORD is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare “orphan” diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them.

• Prostatisis.org
  Learn more about prostatitis, its treatment, and current research.