Is it dangerous that my dick is suddenly becoming curved?
January 20, 2008
I have Peyronie's Disease, which results in a slightly bent dick at best and a greatly shortened one at worst. The latter case applies to me; I went from a true 7 x 6.5 to a 4 x 4 in six months time. I have managed with a sense of humor and feel lucky that it still works, as some guys lose their potency from the condition. I have read in a reputable medical journal about successful surgery followed by dedicated vacuum-pumping in order to restore the "lost" inches. The doctor who wrote the article will not respond to my queries. Have you heard of the procedure or any places doing it with success? I will admit to a desire to regain what I once had! Thanks for any input.
For the folks out there not in the know, Peyronie's Disease is not a disease in the traditional sense. You won't pass it on to your partner and you don't have to wear a condom to avoid it. But it is a medical condition, and left uncorrected it can lead to discomfort, pain, and even impotence.
Here's the scoop. Having a slightly curved dick is totally normal. I've got one, as does at least one of my brothers, and a host of my clients. If your dick has had a slight curve to it, don't worry. Peyronie's Disease (slang: Bent Penis Syndrome) is when your dick starts curving over a period of several months. It may start subtly, but may develop a major bend to it, as much as 90 degrees or more. It is caused by a lump of plaque or scar tissue inside your dick that causes your dick to start bending around it. It may form on its own, or may be the result of a mild sports or sex injury that you may not be aware of.
If your dick has suddenly changed in shape, give your urologist a call and set up an appointment. He'll feel your dick for any sort of bumps and lumps, both the ones that may be causing the curvature, as well as any you may not be aware of. Assuming he decides you have Peryonie's Disease, he may opt to treat it in any of a number of ways. The least invasive way is to wait it out. Many men with Bent Dick Syndrome find that their dicks return to normal. He may give your dick an injection to break up the scar tissue, or may opt for oral or topical vitamin therapy. In more serious cases the doctor may even use medications, radiation therapy, or even surgery to correct the problem. Obviously these are considerably more serious, and are not to be taken lightly.
Which option is right for the three of you is not for me to say. If your dick isn't returning to normal on your own, give your doc a call to discuss the matter with him. Alternately, find another urologist and go get yourself a second opinion.
Here's the scoop. Having a slightly curved dick is totally normal. I've got one, as does at least one of my brothers, and a host of my clients. If your dick has had a slight curve to it, don't worry. Peyronie's Disease (slang: Bent Penis Syndrome) is when your dick starts curving over a period of several months. It may start subtly, but may develop a major bend to it, as much as 90 degrees or more. It is caused by a lump of plaque or scar tissue inside your dick that causes your dick to start bending around it. It may form on its own, or may be the result of a mild sports or sex injury that you may not be aware of.
If your dick has suddenly changed in shape, give your urologist a call and set up an appointment. He'll feel your dick for any sort of bumps and lumps, both the ones that may be causing the curvature, as well as any you may not be aware of. Assuming he decides you have Peryonie's Disease, he may opt to treat it in any of a number of ways. The least invasive way is to wait it out. Many men with Bent Dick Syndrome find that their dicks return to normal. He may give your dick an injection to break up the scar tissue, or may opt for oral or topical vitamin therapy. In more serious cases the doctor may even use medications, radiation therapy, or even surgery to correct the problem. Obviously these are considerably more serious, and are not to be taken lightly.
Which option is right for the three of you is not for me to say. If your dick isn't returning to normal on your own, give your doc a call to discuss the matter with him. Alternately, find another urologist and go get yourself a second opinion.
