Medical illustration of the development of plaque in the penis
a cross section showing the stages of Peyronie's Disease

 

What is Peyronie's Disease?

The first sign a patient has Peyronie's disease is that the penis may curve abnormally during erection and a man may experience discomfort. This curvature is caused by the formation of plaque or scar tissue which restricts expansion on one side, whilst the other side expand normally.  

 

 

 

 

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Recognising Peyronie's Disease Symptoms

The curvature of the penis can occur upwards, downwards, to the side, or occasionally around the circumference. A patient may also notice a physical lump or plaque formation in the affected area. This is not always present, and a consultant can detect the plaque during your consultation.

Men may sometimes feel uncomfortable discussing these symptoms, which can delay seeking treatment. Early consultation with a specialist can provide support and help manage symptoms over time.

 

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Understanding the effect of Peyronie's Disease on Men's Health

 Decreased blood flow through the blood vessels may lead to partial erectile dysfunction. Some, but not all patients may experience discomfort during erection or intercourse. As a result ,this can affectrelationships.

 

 

 

 

A Checklist of possible symptons of Peyronie's Disease 

If you experience any of the following changes, you may be among those effected by Peyronie's disease
(Induratio Penis Plastica) and should seek medical advice.

 

 

  • Bent or curved in any direction
  • Decrease in girth and length
  • Pain  
  • Loss of sensitivity
  • Erectile Dysfunction

  • Bump, lump or hard sections
  • Firm near the girth but much softer near the head
  • Unusual shapes 

 

The severity of Peyronie's disease depends on location, size and shape of the plaque formed. Some patients may have minimal  to no curvature but experience a signifant degree of erectile dysfunction. 

 

 

 

 

 

a machine used for Extracorporeal Magneto Transduction therapy to treat Peyronie's Disease

Treating Peyronie's Disease

 Before the availability of Extracorporeal Focused Shockwave Therapy, EMMT, and Nanovi Technology, patients had limited treatment options, often requiring invasive procedures. Traditional approaches included implants, sometimes requiring additional devices for function, or surgical techniques to address curvature. These methods may result in a decrease in size.

 

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Shockwave Therapy Treatment

Originally developed as treatment for kidney stones, focused shockwave therapy is now available as a non invasive approach that may support men experiencing symptons of Peyronie's Disease.  This therapy has been examined in numerous clinical trials and offers a non surgical  option for managing symptons.  
 

Shockwave Therapy

 

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Patient Experiences in Peyronie's Disease Therapy

We provide information and non invasive therapy options for those with symptons related to penile curvature and discomfort. You can learn more about our patient experiences on our case studies page or review our handwritten testimonials at our clinic 

Peyronie's Disease can be a challenging condition and non-invasive and non-invasive approaches may vary in effectiveness based on individual cases.
 

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Central London

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Knightsbridge, 
SW3 1NU

Surrey

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Richmond Upon Thames, 
TW10 5LD

 

 

 

MansMatters are specialists in non-invasive, nonsurgical procedures. We do not offer surgery but have professional relationships with leading surgical urologists and andrologists who undertake different types of Peyronie's disease surgery. If you would like to know more about surgical options, then please click here.

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