1. Can nonsurgical treatments make my penis normal again?
3. How do I know if I need nonsurgical treatment?
4. What should I do if I have ED and PD?
5. Should I see a specialist?
6. How do I find a specialist?
2. Could my condition have been caused or worsened by certain sex positions or activities?
6. Will I ever need surgery?
FAQs About Non-Surgical Treatment for PD, Answered
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There usually isn’t a way to completely correct the curvature, but treatments can help straighten the penis and help you function again. In other words, doctors can improve the condition to where it may not be bothersome to you.
FAQs About Nonsurgical Treatment for PD, Answered
The most common side effects of GLP-1 agonists are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. To reduce these, “Eat smaller portions of food, avoid certain types of food — [namely] spicy or high-fat foods — and stop eating once you’re full,” Neumiller suggests.
1. How can I minimize the side effects?
Certain positions and maneuvers that put excess torque on the penis might be more likely to lead to injury. Excessive alcohol consumption may also cause some degree of ED, which may make the penis more prone to injury. You probably don’t have to avoid certain sex positions unless your doctor says otherwise, but it’s something to keep in mind.
To diagnose PD, a urologist will take a clinical history and do a physical exam. PD won’t lead to other diseases, such as cancer, but it can interfere with your sexual function, quality of life, and body image. Sometimes, a man might be bothered by the way his penis looks, but his partner might not be bothered. Other times, the curvature can make it very uncomfortable for the partner and for the man with PD. Treatment is determined on a case-by-case basis.
If there’s any dysfunction, we want to make sure it’s treated. It’s thought that an injury may be more likely to occur if the penis isn’t fully rigid. Men who have slow, progressive ED may benefit from medications that enhance the hardness of erections, to minimize the risk of injury.
It’s a good idea to see a urologist who has a subspecialty in male sexual dysfunction or a lot of experience with PD. For instance, you can ask how many patients with PD they see in a week. At the very least, ask your doctor whether they offer the complete spectrum of treatments for PD, both nonsurgical and surgical.
Surgery is usually only rarely recommended for PD. Although it’s considered safe, there are typically greater risks involved than with nonsurgical procedures. Surgery is usually indicated for a man who desires the most rapid and reliable results or wants to have the maximum correction of the curvature so his penis appears almost completely corrected.
It’s a good idea to see a urologist who has a subspecialty in male sexual dysfunction or a lot of experience with PD. For instance, you can ask how many patients with PD they see in a week. At the very least, ask your doctor is whether they offer the complete spectrum of treatments for PD, both nonsurgical and surgical.
