Correcting Penile Curvature

When Should You Seek Treatment for Bent Penis?

Penile curvature can occur from birth or develop later in life. It can be noticeable when the penis bends upwards, downwards, left, or right during an erection. While Peyronie's disease can resolve on its own, leaving it untreated may worsen the condition.

Causes of Bent Penis

• Congenital Curvature: A slight bend is typically harmless and doesn’t require correction. However, if the curvature is severe and interferes with daily life or activity, surgical intervention, such as penis surgery, may be necessary.

  
  

• Acquired Curvature: Often due to abnormal tissue development in the penis, leading to fibrosis (scar tissue). This condition, known as Peyronie's disease, results from injuries to the penile tissue, often due to vigorous activity.

  
  

Symptoms of Penile Curvature

Penile curvature can affect men of all ages but is most common in those aged 45-60.

Symptoms include:

• Noticeable bending of the penis during an erection

• A palpable hard lump on the shaft

• Pain during erections, which can cause urinary infections and blockages

• Severe cases may prevent normal activity

  
  

Peyronie's Disease

Peyronie’s disease results from injury to the penile tissue, often exacerbated by age-related loss of tissue elasticity. Although some cases resolve naturally, others result in permanent scarring and curvature.

The disease has two phases:

Acute Phase:

• Painful erections

• Inconsistent and incomplete erections

• Increasing curvature over time

Treatment during this phase typically involves oral pain medication, avoiding surgery due to the condition's variability. This phase lasts around 12 months.

Chronic Phase:

• Persistent hard lump without pain

• Erectile dysfunction due to impaired blood flow

• Stable curvature

Treating Severe Penile Curvature

When Peyronie’s disease severely affects physical function and activity, penis surgery might be necessary. Menness Clinic offers specialized surgical interventions to correct penile curvature, helping restore normal function and improve quality of life.

Treatment Options for Penile Curvature

1. Oral Medications: For mild or early-stage curvature, pain relief medication like Colchicine, Tamoxifen, and Vitamin E can be prescribed under medical supervision. However, oral treatments are less favored due to slow and often incomplete results.

   
   

2. Injectable Medications: Injection therapy involves administering Clostridium Histolyticum directly into the fibrous plaque to dissolve the collagen. This method requires multiple sessions and is expensive but can be effective. Only experienced specialists should perform this procedure.

   
   

3. Surgical Correction: The most direct and effective treatment, penis surgery involves making incisions to reduce curvature. This approach yields noticeable results and allows for a return to normal activity.

   
   

Surgical Techniques at Menness Clinic

Menness Clinic employs a technique that stitches the opposite side of the curvature to straighten the penis. This low-risk, efficient method can address congenital curvature and Peyronie's disease. The non-dissolvable stitches ensure long-term results, with a 99% success rate in preventing recurrence unless individual complications arise.

Pre-Surgery Preparation

1. Fasting: No food or drink for 6-8 hours before surgery.

2. Avoid Smoking and Alcohol: For 2 weeks prior.

3. Medication Restrictions: Avoid painkillers and blood-thinning supplements for at least 2 weeks.

4. Hygiene: Clean and shave the genital area.

5. Leave of Absence: Plan for 1-2 weeks off work for recovery.

   
   

Post-Surgery Care

1. Medication: Take prescribed medicines strictly.

2. Activity Restrictions: Avoid heavy lifting and long walks for 2 weeks.

3. Abstain from Activity: For approximately 5 weeks.

4. Monitor for Complications: Seek immediate medical attention for excessive bleeding. 

   
   

If penile curvature affects function or causes pain, timely consultation and treatment at Menness Clinic can prevent long-term issues and ensure effective recovery.