Noticing a new curve or bend? Peyronie's disease care
Peyronie's disease is a curve in the penis caused by a plaque of collagen scar tissue under the skin. It can cause pain, a bend or shortening, and trouble with erections.
What are the signs of Peyronie's disease?
A bend that appears with erections.
A firm lump you can feel along the shaft.
Pain during erections, especially early on.
Difficulty with sex because of the curve.
What are the treatment options?
Treatment depends on how much the curve affects you. Options include medicines, injections into the plaque, and surgery, including penile implant surgery for men who also have erectile dysfunction.
Where will you be seen?
Advanced Urology Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center
How does a Peyronie's visit at Crown Pointe Way go?
It is normal to feel awkward bringing this up. Our urologists hear about curves and bends often, and the visit stays private and matter-of-fact. We ask when you first noticed the curve, whether it still changes, whether there is pain and how it affects sex.
A gentle exam lets us feel the plaque along the shaft. Some men bring a photo of the curve taken at home, which helps us judge the angle without any extra testing. When erections are part of the question, we look at those too, since the two problems often travel together.
What are the early and settled phases?
In the early phase, the curve may still be shifting and erections can hurt. Later the plaque usually settles, pain fades and the bend stays steady. Where you are in that timeline shapes which treatment we suggest first, so we may want to see you more than once before a final plan.
What do men ask us about Peyronie's?
Is Peyronie's disease cancer?
No. The firm spot is collagen scarring; it is not a growth and cannot travel elsewhere in the body.
Do I need treatment if it does not hurt?
Not always. If sex is comfortable and the curve does not bother you, watching it may be enough. If it makes sex hard, we can talk through medicines, injections or surgery.
Can I come in about ED at the same visit?
Yes. Mention both concerns when you book, and our Lawrenceville team will plan a visit long enough to cover them.
How can you talk with us?
Call 678-344-8900 or book online. You do not have to explain anything over the phone beyond asking for a men's health visit.