Keeping an Eye on Men’s Health
Peyronie’s disease impacts your body in a way that can affect your self-confidence and your relationship with your partner. Because it can make intercourse difficult or impossible, men often feel helpless and don’t know where to turn to find help.
Our compassionate Peyronie’s disease specialists in New Jersey offer modern and cutting-edge non-surgical treatments to relieve your pain, reduce curvature, and improve the quality of your erections.
What Is Peyronie’s Disease (PD)?
PD is characterized by the development of fibrous scar tissue inside the penis, which causes curved and often painful erections.
Researchers estimate that around 1 male out of 10 in the U.S. suffer from Peyronie’s disease. The symptoms of this ailment can make everyday life very difficult for men and therefore lead to a lack of confidence and a lowered self-esteem.
At Sleep & Wellness, our Peyronie’s disease specialists offer treatment options that can help you manage and diminish pain, while boosting your intimate life and taking a burden off your shoulders.
How Does It Affect the Male Population of New Jersey?
In the United States, self-reported rates of PD vary between 0.5% and 13% among patients. About one-third of those indicate that it disrupts their sexual function. However, when consulting with a provider, over 90% were not given an accurate diagnosis, and roughly three-quarters received no Peyronie’s disease treatment.
If you live in New Jersey, at Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates, we encourage you to seek professional and specialized care—our team of Peyronie’s disease specialists understands the sensitive nature of men’s sexual health concerns and is equipped to provide accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment options.
Causes
While the cause cannot be pinpointed to an exact cause, various factors seem to be involved.
More often than not, it results from repeated injury to the penis during vigorous sex. However, damage can also happen during athletic activities or accidents. Many men with Peyronie’s disease do not recall a specific injury that led to their symptoms.
However, in broad terms, the penile curvature is caused by an accumulation of scar tissue inside the penis that results in a misshapen erection. This could be painful during sexual intercourse and possibly result in erectile dysfunction. The scar tissue could build up over time naturally due to:
- Genetics
- Past injury to the penis
- Aging
Symptoms
Because of the scar tissue that forms, the penis bends in a way that produces:
Symptoms associated with this disease include:
- Hard lumps along the shaft on the site of the scar tissue
- A bend in the erect penis
- Changes in shape, including narrowing or shortening
- Painful erections
- Changes in the quality of the erections
- Pain during intercourse
- Erectile dysfunction
Best Peyronie’s Disease Treatments
Is there a cure for PD? In some—although not the majority of—cases, the condition improves over time without any intervention. Peyronie’s disease treatments depend on how long you have been experiencing symptoms.
The first 5-18 months are the acute phase, throughout which the penis becomes deformed and pain during erections appear.
Once the scar tissue in the penis stops growing, you enter the chronic phase, where your symptoms become stable.
☝ In any case, the best course of action is to contact your Peyronie’s disease doctor in New Jersey to determine whether or not treatment is necessary for your situation.
Acute Phase Treatments
- Traction therapy → A device is used to hold the penis in a cradle and apply tension to prevent length loss and further curving.
- Medicine → Some oral medications are prescribed, although efficacy is not assured.
Chronic Phase Treatments
- Continued traction therapy.
- Verapamil or collagenase injections → break down the plaque that causes penile curvature and can help improve it and manage the associated pain.
- GAINSWave → See below for detail
- P-Shot → See below for detail
- Peyronie’s disease surgery → There are two main surgical procedures that are done to correct Peyronie’s disease. The first is to remove the scar tissue causing the problem and replace it with a tissue graft. The second is to alter the tissue on the opposite side of the penis, therefore correcting the curvature
Non-Surgical Peyronie’s Disease Cure in New Jersey
At Sleep & Wellness Medical Associates, we offer two effective Peyronie’s disease treatments in New Jersey.
GAINSWave
GAINSWave is an innovative procedure that can help manage and treat this condition, along with erectile dysfunction and other intimate issues in men’s health.
This revolutionary, non-invasive Peyronie’s disease treatment harnesses shockwave therapy to achieve:
- Better shape
- Improved performance
- Comfortable erections
- Higher sensitivity
- Increased spontaneity levels
- Boosted confidence
- More blood flow to the penis
P-Shot® (Priapus Shot)
The P-Shot® is a nonsurgical procedure that uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from your own blood to promote tissue growth and improve blood flow. This innovative treatment aims to enhance erection quality and overall satisfaction.
Benefits include:
- Increased blood flow and circulation
- Improved erection quality and firmness
- Enhanced stamina and performance
- Greater sensation and pleasure
FAQ
At what age can Peyronie’s disease begin?
Peyronie’s disease most commonly occurs in men aged 50 to 59, with the average age of onset around 55. While it is most prevalent in middle-aged and older men, it can occur at any age and has been reported in adolescents and younger adults.
What are risk factors?
Several factors can contribute to insufficient wound healing and scar tissue buildup, including:
- Family history.
- Connective tissue diseases, like Dupuytren contracture.
- Age.
Can PD lead to cancer?
PD has not yet been found to have a direct link to cancer.
Find a Peyronie’s Disease Specialist in New Jersey
Don’t let embarrassment or lack of awareness prevent you from addressing symptoms that affect your quality of life. Schedule a confidential consultation with our doctors in New Jersey to discuss your concerns and explore the Peyronie’s disease treatment approaches that may be best for you. Explore our non-invasive cure options, with our office available for consultations at Lawrence Township, New Jersey. To schedule an appointment, call 855-611-9116 or conveniently request an appointment online clicking on the button below.
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