Peyronie's Treatment: An Overview
Men with
Peyronie's disease usually seek medical attention because of painful erections and difficulty with intercourse. Since the
cause of Peyronie's disease and its development are not well understood,
Peyronie's treatment is usually empirical, meaning that doctors prescribe and continue methods that seem to help.
The goal of Peyronie's treatment is to keep the patient sexually active. Providing education about Peyronie's disease and its course is often all that's required.
Recommendations Regarding Peyronie's Treatment
No strong evidence shows that any Peyronie's treatment other than surgery is effective. Experts usually recommend surgery only in long-term cases in which the Peyronie's disease has stabilized and the deformity prevents intercourse.
Because the course of Peyronie's disease is different in each patient, and because some patients experience improvement without Peyronie's treatment, medical experts suggest waiting 1 to 2 years or longer before attempting to correct it surgically.
During the waiting period, patients are often willing to undergo experimental Peyronie's disease treatment options whose effectiveness have not been proven.
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