peyronie’s disease Treatments in Austin, Texas

Peyronie’s Disease can be a devastating diagnosis. Although an estimated 9-30% of men have the disease, many never seek help until the disease has become severe and therefore more difficult to treat. While Peyronie’s Disease can be a consequence of penile trauma, most men don’t recall any injury. Genetics, smoking, and other factors contribute, but even experts can’t predict who will get Peyronie’s Disease and why some men have a more severe case than others. Peyronie’s Disease starts as local inflammation around the membrane that surround erectile tissue, often causing painful erections. With time, a fibrous band or scar often forms, decreasing erectile pain but often leaving a penile curvature or erectile dysfunction in its place.  As blood flows to the penis, the normally stretchy membrane called the tunica albuginea cannot expand normally, causing the penis to curve or not increase in size.

Although it can be very difficult to treat, it is very possible to improve significantly with non-surgical treatment of Peyronie’s Disease in Austin. Outcomes are best when treatments are initiated in the first three to five years of the illness, although that should not deter a man suffering from Peyronie’s Disease in Austin to seek treatment. While surgical intervention can remove affected plaques and straighten the penis, it comes with shortening it as well as the risk of impotence and most men prefer it to be an absolute last result. Our physicians use a combination of non-surgical treatments and lifestyle changes to achieve best outcomes. We have in-house ultrasound to image the plaques and measure the blood flow/venous leak as well as the degree of curvature so we can track your progress. The best time to seek treatment if you think you have Peyronie’s Disease is now.