Peyronie's Disease - Your Treatment Options

Peyronie’s Disease is a sexual disorder in men which causes severe penile curvature or other forms of deformity. This sexual issue can also cause severe pain in the penis, which makes it difficult for men to have satisfactory sex. PD occurs due to the formation of fibrous plaques in the inner lining of the penis.

PD can have a hugely negative impact on a man’s sex life. If the penile curvature is severe and there is pain associated with it, then it can make having sex extremely difficult and painful and, in some cases, impossible. This issue can greatly impact the psychological health of those afflicted as well.

PD not only affects men, but also negatively impacts their romantic relationship. If there is a lack of satisfactory sex in a relationship, then it can take a mental toll on both the man and his partner. Frustrations can creep in, leading to stress and depression. If the issue is not treated, then it can even lead to relationship breakups.

While Peyronie’s disease is not as common as ED, according to clinical research data it is thought that about 10% of men in the UK suffer from PD.

Some mild cases of Peyronie’s Disease have been reported as going away without treatment, but it’s rare for penile curvature or plaques to go away on their own without treatment. It’s best to speak to an expert to get advice on the severity of PD and what treatment would be best for you.

The most common cause of Peyronie’s Disease is penile injury or trauma. Injury to the penis can occur due to accidents, vigorous sex, sports related activities, etc. Repeated attempts at sexual intercourse with weak or incomplete erections can also hasten the development of PD, so if you have weak erections, you should seek help for erectile dysfunction.

No. Although penile injury is the most common cause of PD, there are other known causes as well.

• PD can be a genetic issue - If a family member has Peyronie’s Disease, then other men from that family have an increased risk of suffering from PD.
• Men with Dupuytren’s contracture or Ledderhose disease have a far greater propensity to develop Peyronie’s Disease.

Peyronie’s Disease can shorten your penis. Shockwave therapy for Peyronie’s Disease helps blood vessels to improve and help in restoring length.

Although smoking doesn’t directly cause Peyronie’s disease, various research studies have shown that smoking can increase the risk.

Studies have shown that Peyronie’s Disease and testosterone hormone are not directly linked. However, men with PD are more likely to have a lower level of testosterone hormone level.

Yes. High blood pressure is associated with PD, as it can increase the risk of the development of it in men. High cholesterol can also be a risk factor.

Yes. Studies have shown that there is a strong link between diabetes and PD. Men with diabetes tend to have far greater risk of developing PD than men without diabetes.

Other risk factors for PD include, ageing, Paget’s disease of the bone, Lupus, Sjögren’s Syndrome, prostate cancer surgery, etc.

It has been known that men who have Dupuytren’s disease tend to have an increased risk of suffering from PD as far back as 1828.

PD can cause severe stress, anxiety and even depression in men. These psychological issues can in turn negatively affect the general and sexual health of the patients.

Yes. Men with PD can suffer from increased difficulty to obtain and maintain strong erections.

Fibrous plaques which cause the penis to bend, can also impair penile blood flow, which is necessary in order to obtain and maintain strong erections. Stress, anxiety and depression caused by PD can also play a big role in the development of ED in PD patients.

There are primarily two stages of PD. Stage-1 is known as the acute phase and stage-2 is known as the chronic phase. In the acute phase, fibrous plaque starts to form, and patients tend to experience some pain in the penis. In the chronic phase, penile plaques get fully formed and pain in the penis tends to disappear.

Peyronie’s disease cannot be avoided with 100% certainty. However, the risk of suffering from this disease can be lessened by leading a healthy lifestyle and avoiding penile injuries, such as rigorous sex or playing a sport such as rugby.

Yes. With effective treatments, it’s possible to minimise the penile curvature and improve the condition of PD.

Yes. Non-invasive treatments are usually considered as go to treatments for most patients. Our modern non-invasive treatment procedures are very much capable of minimising penile curvature and treating PD.

We provide non-invasive treatments for Peyronie’s Disease. Our revolutionary treatment protocol for PD consists of focused shockwave therapy, EMTT, and NanoVi.

Not all shockwave treatments are equal, and some are not suitable for treating PD, but our focused shockwave therapy is very effective in minimising penile curvature and improving the blood flow in the penis. We have successfully treated hundreds of men suffering from PD using focused shockwave therapy and our unique combination of associated therapies.

Shockwave therapy uses special shockwaves to break down the fibrous plaques in the penis, which enable the penile curvature to reduce. The plaques displaced during the treatment get absorbed within the body. Shockwave therapy also generates new blood vessels, which Improve the blood flow in the penile tissues.

Yes. Shockwave therapy is fully compatible with our other PD treatments, including EMTT and NanoVi.

Yes. Our treatment procedures are completely safe. None of our treatments have any sort of negative side-effects.