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'''Peyronie disease''' is a rare [[connective tissue]] disorder involving the growth of [[fibrous plaque]]s in the [[soft tissue]] of the [[penis]] affecting as much as 1% of men. The exact cause is not known, although it is thought to be caused by injury to the internal cavity of the penis, which results in bleeding and later scar tissue formation. [[surgery|Surgery]] and oral medications can help to treat (cure?) the disease. It may cause pain, cord-like lesions, or abnormal curvature of the penis when erect. It may also make [[sexual intercourse]] painful, although some men report enjoyable intercourse in spite of the disease. A certain degree of curving of the penis is considered normal. A [[urology|urologist]] can [[diagnostics|diagnose]] the disease. |
'''Peyronie disease''' is a rare [[connective tissue]] disorder involving the growth of [[fibrous plaque]]s in the [[soft tissue]] of the [[penis]] affecting as much as 1% of men. The exact cause is not known, although it is thought to be caused by injury to the internal cavity of the penis, which results in bleeding and later scar tissue formation. [[surgery|Surgery]] and oral medications can help to treat (cure?) the disease. It may cause pain, cord-like lesions, or abnormal curvature of the penis when erect. It may also make [[sexual intercourse]] painful, although some men report enjoyable intercourse in spite of the disease. A certain degree of curving of the penis is considered normal. A [[urology|urologist]] can [[diagnostics|diagnose]] the disease. |
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A photo is available illustrating the disease. Please note the following link contains nudity. |
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Revision as of 06:26, 22 April 2003
Peyronie disease is a rare connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis affecting as much as 1% of men. The exact cause is not known, although it is thought to be caused by injury to the internal cavity of the penis, which results in bleeding and later scar tissue formation. Surgery and oral medications can help to treat (cure?) the disease. It may cause pain, cord-like lesions, or abnormal curvature of the penis when erect. It may also make sexual intercourse painful, although some men report enjoyable intercourse in spite of the disease. A certain degree of curving of the penis is considered normal. A urologist can diagnose the disease.
A photo is available illustrating the disease. Please note the following link contains nudity.
External Links
Peyronie disease information from The-Penis.com
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