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What Causes A Slight Curve In The Penis After Sexual Intercourse?
Question: I injured my penis having sex. it is curved to the left and isn't as long with an erection as it was and I experience discomfort when it is erect.
Brief Answer:
Would need to rule out Peyronie's disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Injury of an area can cause it to be distorted/change appearance.
It is also possible that the curvature is due to a condition called Peyronie's disease. In this is condition there is the curvature of the penis, discomfort on erection.
There is usually an area of fibrosis (scarring) along with an area of the penis.
The exact reason for Peyronie's is not known.
Treatment of Peyronies includes-
(1) collagenase clostridium histolyticum- this a medication approved for this condition
(2) vitamin E
(3) potassium aminobenzoate
Treatment is done by a urologist.
It would be best to ask your doctor to be referred to a urologist for assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Would need to rule out Peyronie's disease.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Injury of an area can cause it to be distorted/change appearance.
It is also possible that the curvature is due to a condition called Peyronie's disease. In this is condition there is the curvature of the penis, discomfort on erection.
There is usually an area of fibrosis (scarring) along with an area of the penis.
The exact reason for Peyronie's is not known.
Treatment of Peyronies includes-
(1) collagenase clostridium histolyticum- this a medication approved for this condition
(2) vitamin E
(3) potassium aminobenzoate
Treatment is done by a urologist.
It would be best to ask your doctor to be referred to a urologist for assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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