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Question: PENIS CURVATURE
| hn67
- Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:39 pm |
Hi,
I'm an 19 year old male, at 5'8", weighing around 140 lbs. And for as long as I can remember having an erection, I've had a curved penis along with it. I went to my physician and after poking around for a few seconds, indicated that nothing was wrong. I've read online that to see whats wrong with a curved penis during erection, it would have to be errected. He diagnosed me while well, I'm "soft." Plus he looks like he should be retired and originally got his degree in Vietnam, so I doubt his knowledge a bit. Other than having to get a new physician, there are no symptoms associated with the curvature I don't think. But sometimes after intercourse, there is a bit of soreness. Not sure if thats related. I want to give you an idea of the curvature so you can let me know if its severe or "not normal". Lets say a straight penis is at a 90 degree angle, mine would be around 80 degrees.(downward) So can you tell me what you think? Or suggest a certain type of physician?
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| Dr. Leigh Anderson
- Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:38 am |
 It sounds alot like Peyronie's Disease
Peyronie's Disease is acquired in adult life rather than at birth (like hypospadias). It is caused by the formation of hard plaque on one on the upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing erectile tissue. The local inflammation eventually develops into a full scar. This scar tissue is hard and inflexible, and causes the penis to bend when erect. The effects of this bend are far less noticeable when the penis is in a flaccid state.
This affliction leaves the penis bent distinctly in some direction. and can result in pain during erection and intercourse.
There is no need to worry about a curved penis unless the curve suddenly appeared and/or you're penis has experienced some sort of trauma.
I highly recommend that you see your health care provider who may refer you to a urologist.
Take Care
Dr. Anderson
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| hn67
- Fri Jan 26, 2007 2:10 pm |
Hi,
I read up on Peyronies Disease and it indicates that most people who are diagnosed with it, are much older than I am now, and is rare amongst my age range. Again I am 19 years old. Is Peyronies Disease something I should worry about? And is there any way I can correct the curvature? Is penis curvature neccasarily a bad thing in a medical view? Because it definitely is in my sex life.
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| Dr. Leigh Anderson
- Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:33 pm |
Peyronies Diease is not something that needs to be worried about unless you are experiencing seriouse pain. A true diagnosis of Peyronies needs to be confirmed by your physcian.
Penis curvature is not considered to be abnormal, with regards to your sex health, intercourse is a private and personal encounter between you and your partner and if you both are being satisfied then penis curvature is not to be problematic to your performance.
If you have any questions I suggest that you seek a physcian who specializes in Urology.
Good Luck
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