Penises come in all shapes and sizes. Some penises are shorter and girthier, while others are straight and long. Many penises also have curves to them, usually curves that are entirely normal and healthy. However, 25 percent of all men will find these bends in the penis exaggerated, causing a 20-degree or higher curve. These men may find they have Peyronie’s disease. Let’s learn more about this disease and the ways it can be treated.

Bent Penis Problems: Peyronie’s Disease

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A quarter of all men suffer from Peyronie’s Disease, a condition wherein the penis has an extreme, usually, 30 percent or greater, bend. The cause of the disease is largely unknown but medical professionals suggest it can develop over time due to injuries to the penis, both major and minor. Those traumas can cause bleeding which can lead to scar tissue formation and build up; however, this is not always the case. Over time, a man may notice a curve in his penis becoming more dramatic, frequ...

Fibrosis is a term many people are familiar with but don’t really know much about or understand. Most people know that it’s often associated with the liver and too much alcohol (on a long-term basis), but few men would think it could have any connection with penis health at all. Surprisingly, however, fibrosis can be an issue in the penis.

What is fibrosis?

This makes sense if one has a better understanding of just what fibrosis is. According to Wikipedia, fibrosis is "the formation...

Doctors and patients don't always agree when it comes to a curved or bent penis. Many doctors say that the condition is mild and that proper treatment can make things better. Men, on the other hand, think of Peyronie’s disease with horror, and often, they are convinced that they will never get better.

When men who begin to develop a bend or curvature in the penis turn to the Internet, they may run into articles written by doctors about penis care steps that can help. It can be more satis...

Most men go to great lengths to protect their nether regions -- and for good reason; a shot to the family jewels is not only extremely painful, it can cause long-term damage to the area. Though the penis is made of tissue and cannot technically be broken in the same way as a bone, trauma to the penile area can result in scarring, which in turn may result in bending or curvature of the penis.

This condition is characterized by a plaque build-up, or hard lump, that develops in the tissue of ...