Penis Research and Penis Enlargement

WHAT IS PEYRONIE'S?

Peyronie's Disease is not really a disease at all. It is a condition that develops in the penis as a result of repeated trauma- such as hitting or bending that causes localized bleeding from within. It usually starts with a small bump on your penis which then begins to harden into a noticeable lump. Having an erection soon becomes painful.

This lump is scar tissue that develops in the healing process and in most cases will heal itself without treatment in 6 to 12 months. This is according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institutes of Health.

Peyronie's Disease occurs in about one percent of men, usually middle-aged and older men. Plaque can sometimes form at the top of the penis, causing the end of the erection to point toward the floor or to either side. The course of the disease varies from man to man. It may stabilize and evolve no further. In more severe cases, surgery is necessary to restore sexual function.

Some treatments that have been used include the oral administration of vitamin E and of certain B-complex vitamins. Steroids and ultrasound have been tried, but with mixed results. The most successful treatment thus far is collagenase which, when injected, breaks down the collagen within the penis.

But by far, the best treatment for Peyronie's is the body's own natural ability to heal itself. Often, the curvature of the penis is eliminated over time. For those men who do not heal naturally within a year or two, some forms of surgery have been successful in resolving the problem.

There have been a lot of penis enlargement websites showing up on the web claiming to cure Peyronie's Disease. If you suffer from this condition, DON'T believe those sites! Peyronie's can NOT be cured from stretching and jelqing techniques. As a matter of fact, you're more apt to make the condition worse. Always consult your urologist or physician before trying unorthodox methods like those featured on enlargement sites.