Peyronie’s Disease
Learn more about Peyronie's Disease.
Overview - Peyronie’s Disease
In Peyronie's Disease, hard nodules, called plaques, form in the sheath surrounding the vascular erectile tissue within the penile shaft. The plaques, which are not cancerous, cause the penis to bend toward the affected side. This can interfere with erection and penetration and reduce penile length, causing much distress for the man and his partner.
Conditions - Peyronie’s Disease
Much is still unknown about the causes of PD, but research suggests it is a disorder of wound healing. The PD plaques are actually hardened scar tissue. It’s widely believed that the disease is triggered by an injury to the erect penis—often one that goes unnoticed by the man. What is unclear is why a relatively minor injury would lead to such excessive scarring.
Diagnosing Peyronie’s Disease
The plaques of PD develop in the tunica albuginea—the fibrous tissue that covers the penile erection chambers, known as the corpus cavernosa.
Treating Peyronie’s Disease
There are many different options for treating Peyronie's Disease. Options include pills, injection therapy, gel therapy, wave therapy, surgery and more.
