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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can penis extenders correct peyronie's disease?
Hi, im really embarrassed but when i get an erection my penis bends like 30degrees to the left, is that to much and should i get it checked???
Theres no cure for peyronies,not oral at least.Either u have to accept the problem or follow the operation option (which might bring more problems).Peyronies will be solved when medical science figure out how to dissolve a scar and replace it with healthy tissue without operation (which sounds quite unlikely).In my opinion they are way behind in this matter.
when i get erect my penis doesn't have the 90 degree curve and instead my penis bends/points downwards. What do it do???
Hiya, I noticed that when erect my penis looks as if it is twisting to one side then the other? What should i Do?
I broke my penis, it got a little sore for a week, and it reduced in size about 3 inchs and the shape was different.
Mine bends slightly when I get an erection. What do I do and who do I tell?????
hi/ ime 45 and when i get aroused my penis hurts and feels like the blood is not flowing properly.it also has a indent on one side.i bent it hard when having sex and wonder if that is the problem.have i ripped the muscle or skin somehow.it feels like it is not acheiving its full erect state .is this a cause from the injury
Sounds Like early stage Peyronies disease, as what you descibe is exactly what I've been going through over the last 15 months. I was diagnosed by the specialist at my Local hospital 6 months ago. I'm 48 and was experiencing pain when errect....thought at first it was due to over active sex and do recall a point during where I did bend the shaft with my partner being on top. However the pain came and came every time I was errect. I thouhgt it best to visit my GP who reffered me to the local Hospital Urolgy Dept. Following examination I was then diagnosed. Now 12 months on the pain is less severe, but I now have a noticable bend and I also have an indent just like you describe. The indent is called 'waisting' so I'm told. I'm still struggling to date to accept the deformation, but am slowly coming round to accepting the problem. In my case to date having sex is still ok, arousal is still as quick as was before and with an understanding partner penetration is quite possible, sensation and ejaculation are exactly as normal. I hope this frank truth about my situation is helpful to you, and that your symtoms subside, at first I thought I was alone out there, apparently not.
I wonder if you can help me. When I get an erection my penis has a curve in it but also sticks right up in the air next to my belly. I can push it down so it is nearly pointing straight out but this is very painful. Therefore I am really restricted on sexual positions when having intercourse which really gets me down. Some positions can also cause me some pain. I think it is really affecting our relationship and would really like to know whether there is anything that could be done for me? I have read up and think it seems like my suspensory ligament is too tight and pulls my penis up more than it should. I can see online that other people have had this cut and thought maybe this could be something that work for me?
i have peronies desease i am 58 iam diabitc i had an op about 6 years ago but since then i can no longer get an erection
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