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. In the worst cases, it can be a painful condition, making sex impossible. However, treatment and various surgical procedures can usually put things back on the straight and narrow.
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my penis bends upwards and slightly to the left. everything else is fine and working but i was wondering if there was anyway of curing this problem. any help would be great.
hello doctor
I am 13 and my penis bends very slighty up at the end but it never used when it was erect my dad says its fine but its new so im a tad worried thanx :P
eb, i didn't know what catagory to put my problem into so i choose this one. Is it normal to get a buring sensation in my penis when going to the toilet to wee, shortly after ejaculating?
hello doctor,
im 14 and i have a penis that bends to the right when it is erect. i don;t want to go to the doctors because i will be emberassed. also when it is erect no semen comes out even if i masterbate what is it and how can i cure it? please help!
Thanks
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I am 19 years old and when I have an erection it bends to the left. I'm not worried as I have lived with it almost all my life, but I don't know whether I should be worried. I cant notice a lump or anything of sort.
Please get back to me soon.
hi i'm a 15year old boy and aye have noticed that i have a scar on the back of my penis.Also my penis bends alot to the left and there is no lump on the shaft.The problem makes me feel uncomfortable and would like imformation on how to correct the problem.
Dear doctors. I'm 17 and since I have known i have had curvature of my penis upwards, similar to a banana. I have always found this a normality but recently when talking to friends they mentioned 'peyronies disease'. I researched the disease and found I have a few similar symptoms, but none such of a lump or plaque. When it becomes erect, it can be awkward when having sex as it nearly presses towards my stomach and curves upwards and slightly over. I am too nervous to see my GP, and would be much appreciative if you could get back to me. Thank you
Im a 17yr old male and my penis bends downwards and to the left significantly it's been like that for as long as i can remember so im not worried
Also im circusised and i have lumps of skin around my penis where the forskin was cut im not sure whether i have a problem or if the sergeon did a bad job of it.
Hello there, i'm 20 and when i have an erection, my penis is quite bent and hangs to the left a fair bit. I have been circumcised and wondered if this is the cause or whether it's something deeper than that. I would love to hear back as it's affected my confidence and my sex drive has taken a nose dive.
I am 23 and when my penis becomes erect it goes curved, and it doesnt look normal, i feel no pain or see any lumps i have had it since i was a teenager and was wondering if you could shed some light on this.
thankyou
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