What is Peyronie’s disease? Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a connective tissue disorder affecting the tunica albuginea and is characterized by penile curvature resulting from fibrosis and plaque deposits. PD can not only cause physical pain, but it can also cause psychological and psychosexual issues. PD affects between 0.4 to 20+% of the male population (depending […]
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Peyronie’s Disease (PD) is a connective tissue disorder of the penis affecting the tunica albuginea. This disorder can lead to penile deformity and local pain. No one knows what causes PD; however, it is thought that PD could be caused by repetitive microvascular trauma, causing inflammation, excessive collagen deposition, and fibrinogenesis on the tunica albuginea.
The annual meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America concluded on 10/27/2019. This is the largest and most respected sexual medicine society in North America and includes the greatest authorities on sexual medicine. There were several abstract that were presented at the meeting that relate to Peyronie’s Disease, and our objective with this
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—Dr. Trost Commentary and Key Take Home Points — The current study evaluates the combination of traction therapy and oral treatments for Peyronie’s Disease (pentoxifylline and colchicine). Dr. Carrier is a well-known Andrologist with significant experience in Peyronie’s Disease (and is a great person as well). This particular study adds value to the concept of using combination therapies for managing Peyronie’s Disease. There are a few key