Conditions
Peyronie’s Disease
In 1994, when Paula Jones filed a sexual harassment suit against the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she described a distinct curvature of his erect penis, which she cited as a distinguishing feature of his genitals that would prove her accusation. What became known (in some quarters) as the ‘Clinton Kink’ was believed by many experts to have been caused by the condition known as Peyronie’s disease, which affects one in 100 men – though few have heard of it. Usually appearing in middle age (although, younger and older men can also develop it), a plaque, or hard lump, forms on the upper or lower side of the penis in the layers containing erectile tissue, causing it to bend. Whilst many penises have a natural curve they don’t always point towards Peyronie’s disease which in its worst cases will see an afflicted penis bend almost horizontally to the side making urination difficult and sex impossible. However, recently treatment has come on leaps and bounds and subsequently various surgical procedures, although grueling, can usually put things back on the straight and narrow but it might, rather distressingly, involve surrendering a centimetre or two. The two most common procedures are Nesbitt’s procedure or a Lue procedure and both could potentially offer some salvation. A Nesbitt procedure removes tissue from the unaffected side of the penis therefore balancing things out when sewn back up but this often involves a slight loss in length. The Lue procedure actually cuts into the Peyronie’s plaque with the aim to lengthen the curved side through sewing in a vein. Whilst there is less chance of losing length this way the risk of impotence is far greater.
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i am 13 years old and my penis bends about 10 degrees to the left. I don't want surgery but I want tips on how to make it straight by using exersize and methods and I am too embarresed to go to my gp. please someone help I beg of you. it has upset me for many years.
im 16 when i urinate i have you do it at an angle beacuse my penis is bent leftwords also the hole in my penis is also to the side, when i urine i have to move my penis to the side where it goes straight and its hard to pee standing up. my penis is also bent to the left side erect and not erect. the scar that runs on the underside of the penis also bends when near to the tip. its very embarrassing for me. but i can say the bend isnt that big probs 20-30 degrees at most. Answers would be good thanks
Hey, I've got the same problem, my penis bends to the left a lot and won't stand up straight when I'm about to have sex, it's still errect, but it drops to the left. I've also got the problem with the scar. Anyone I've asked says it happens with some boys and won't cause problems.
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Hello... I had peyronie from when I was kid, I got it when I had one of my fist erections when i was 4 years, I got a photo of it. This happened cause the bathtub had a rock-like thing, I sat on it at the same time my penis was "erected" and it broke and i hurt alot, but I didnt tell this to my mom or anyone, but i think she knows cause I didnt know why my penis got erected and my mom didnt say anything xD but I wanna know, any way to fix this? Im 13 years old now almost 14 and my penis is too big and it erects wrong... towards down how can I fix this? please somebody respond :) I know it can get fixed by quirurgy, but any other way??
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i am 16, my penis bends to the left both in erection and not. ive had a cyst on the left side also this now seems to have disappeared. many thanks
hi, I am 22. I do have the same pblm. I do mastrubate a lot. And then, noticed lately that, my penis foreskin is tight and doesn't roll back. even my penis curvature is downward bent on erection. my question is, if I get circumcized, does the erection will be straight or still curved downward? plz answer anyone, I am very much depressed with it, and didn't had sex till now with any girl. (not boys)
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I'm 14 and my penis is slightly bent to the right i think it is because of too much masterbation but i need some advice on how to make it straight
I got the same probs, u can't make it straight, but it wont be problem I'm 16 and I masturbate a lot too.
I have a bend in my penis this has occoured sins I had surgery a year ago for cancer of the tonge
Hi, since i was 15 years old, my penis was bend to the left and always beleive that was a course from wearing tight under wear. Now at 40 years old and watching the TV program, embarrasing Bodies,it has given me some relief knowing that can be Surgical treatment. But Loosing 2"inches sound a lot! Any other ways for a treatment?? Kind regards
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I have pd which starts the kink 1 inch from base of penis and points to the left at around 50 degrees. Urologist has sent me for sound wave treatment which did nothing. Read a report about Italian Dr heating plaque area with microwave at a certain frequency to temperature 39-40 deg C, which had spectacular results for a small test group but medical people always need larger groups for good stats. Why then don't they do it? Money I guess. Blokes sex life isn't worth as much as cancer, heart etc etc. Operations mentioned on programme have problems as well though. I have already lost 2 inches length so operation will lose me the rest and it might not work at all so I will just live with it as is. Hell I'm 52 so my times done.
hi my penis bends to the left, im 48 and handy ave ms, is there anythink i can do. been the doctors and had a camerdown my penis and thay said its clear, is there anythink ell.s i can do ??
I suffered from and had surgery for P.D. back in 2005. Though my penis is perfectly straight again and I have a strong erection, I have lost 2 inches from the length and this has left me with severe anxiety whenever I have sex with my partner. Alone, I have no problem ejaculating but now I just fell inadequate in comparison to how I used to be. I'm 54 now - my anxiety is getting worse as time rolls on.
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