Peyronie's disease refers to curvature of the penis due to scar tissue or plaque formation inside the penis. According to MedlinePlus, 388 out of 100,000 men in the United States suffer from this condition. Symptoms include a painful erection, a bend in the penis during erection and problems with sexual intercourse. This can lead to a tremendous amount of stress and strain in a relationship. There are specific steps to treat Peyronie's disease.
Step 1
Go to your doctor and obtain penile injections of verapamil, interferon or collagenase. According to the Mayo Clinic, verapamil interferes with collagen (a substance used to form scars) formation and prevents scars from forming in the penis. Interferon is a protein that interferes with collagen production. Collagenase is an enzyme (chemical in the body) that removes collagen and prevents its breakdown.
Step 2
Take vitamin E or aminobenzoate potassium supplements. According to the American Family Physician, these supplements may help treat Peyronie's disease. Vitamin E helps reduce the plaque formation in the penis that cause it to bend during an erection. Aminobenzoate potassium may decrease the development of fibrotic tissue in the penis as well.
Step 3
Schedule a surgical procedure to shorten the affected side, lengthen the affected side or insert a penile implant. In the procedure to shorten the affected side, the surgeon will shorten the tunica albuginea (covering of the penis) on the side that is opposite of the scar tissue. The penis will shorten and no longer bend during an erection. In the procedure to lengthen the affected side, the surgeon will cut multiple areas in the scar tissue. The surgeon can remove some of the scar tissue and stretch out the penis to remove its bent shape. Penile implants are placed within the shaft of the penis and cause the penis to be erect. Talk with your doctor to determine which surgery is best for you.
Things You'll Need
- Penile injection of verapamil, interferon or collagenase
- Vitamin E or potassium aminobenzoate
- Penile implant device
