Penile Curvature
Having a curve in your penis is not cause for alarm. However, when the bend is significant, causes pain when erect, and interferes with sexual intercourse, you’ll want to see your doctor about it.
Penile Curvature Causes
Peyronie’s disease produces those three telltale symptoms. It is caused by repeated injury to the penis, which creates a buildup of scar tissue inside the shaft of the penis and causes a painful curved erection. While the pain may go away without treatment, the buildup of fibrous plaque inside the shaft won’t, so the curvature will remain and may actually worsen until the condition is treated.
It is a more common condition than you might expect. An estimated 1 in 11 men are affected by Peyronie’s disease.
Peyronie’s Disease Treatment Options
The type of treatment that’s right for you will depend on the severity of the curvature and other symptoms.
