Peyronie’s curvature is the result of plaques made of scar tissue forming under the skin of the penis. The Urology Care Foundation states that it is thought to develop in around 6 out of 100 men between the ages of 40 and 70. The disease is commonly seen in men aged 30 years old and is very rarely found in young men.
However, recent advancements in erectile dysfunction have caused an increase in the number of detected cases. This may be because more men are willing to visit a doctor to find treatment for Peyronie’s disease compared to years before.
The plaques cause the penis to bend or even become indented during erection. They can be painful to touch.
The following are the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease:
- Lumps in the penis
- Painful erections
- Bottle-necking
- Soft erections
- Shrunken penis
- Bent or curved penis
- Difficulties with sexual intercourse
Statistics show that 75 out of 100 men with Peyronie’s disease experience stress and depression because of the condition. Fortunately, safe and effective treatments are now available. We encourage you to disregard misgivings or embarrassment to find the help you need.
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