SEXUAL HEALTH IN MEN · PEYRONIE
What are the main signs and symptoms of Peyronie's disease?
By Dr. Alexandre Miranda, MD, PhD
Urologist with expertise in Andrology · CRM-RJ 52.72103-4 · RQE 13152
Doctor from UERJ, with research on Peyronie's disease.
Questions and answers · Content by Dr. Alexandre Miranda
Symptoms and signs vary according to the stage of the disease, but the most common include:
- Handy plaqueMany men notice a nodule or hardened area (the fibrosis plaque) directly under the skin of the penis.
- Curvature of the penisThis is the most well-known sign. The curvature occurs during erection and can be dorsal (upward), lateral (to the sides), or ventral (downward).
- Changes in formNarrowings may occur that give the penis an “hourglass” appearance, in addition to loss of caliber or irregularities in the outline.
- Size reductionUp to 60% of men may notice a shortening of the penis or a reduction in volume over the course of the disease.
- Pain during erectionReported by approximately 36% of the patients, it is a more common symptom in the initial (inflammatory) phase.
- Erectile dysfunctionThe difficulty in maintaining an erection may be present in 20% to 58 percent of cases.
Read also the Complete guide on Peyronie's disease.
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Dr. Alexandre Miranda · CRM-RJ 52.72103-4 · RQE 13152
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