What is Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s disease is a condition characterized by the development of scar tissue, known as plaque, within the penis. This plaque typically forms on the top or bottom part of the penis, causing it to curve or bend. The condition can lead to pain during sexual intercourse and may even result in difficulty engaging in sexual activity. It’s important to note that Peyronie’s disease is not caused by infection or cancer, and it is not contagious.
How is Peyronie’s Disease Diagnosed?
If you’re experiencing a curvature or bend in your penis that is affecting your sexual function, including pain during erection, it’s essential to consult a specialist in male genitourinary tract diseases, such as a urologist. In New York City, Dr. Yaniv Larish, a renowned urologist, can diagnose Peyronie’s disease through a comprehensive evaluation. This process typically involves taking your medical history, performing a physical examination, and utilizing imaging techniques like X-rays or ultrasounds to obtain images of the plaque.
Is Exercise and Massage an Option for Treatment?
When it comes to treating Peyronie’s disease, Dr. Larish may recommend various approaches to address the condition’s symptoms and minimize its impact on your sexual function. Medications may be prescribed to reduce plaque size, decrease inflammation, and alleviate curvature of the penis. Some medications are taken orally, while others may be injected directly into the plaque itself.
Exercise and massage also play a crucial role in the treatment of Peyronie’s disease. These techniques can help reduce the curvature of the penis and soften the plaque. Stretching exercises, specifically, have shown promising results. To perform these exercises, start by placing a warm towel on your penis for five minutes to improve blood flow. Then, Dr. Larish recommends two common stretching exercises:
- The first exercise involves grasping the penis behind the head and pulling it away from your body for 10-15 seconds before slowly releasing it. Repeat this exercise in different directions, stretching the penis upward, downward, to the right, and to the left. Alternatively, you can apply pressure to a flaccid penis and pull it outward as far as you can, holding it for five minutes in each direction.
- The second exercise is called the “milking exercise.” Start by massaging the penis until you achieve an erection. Form an “OK” sign with your thumb and forefinger and grip the base of the penis. Move your hand up and down between the base and the tip, applying gentle pressure. Repeat this motion ten times and then take a rest.
Massage techniques using a lubricant after exercising can further enhance the results for individuals with Peyronie’s disease. If you’re struggling with this condition, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Yaniv Larish, one of New York’s top urologists, and schedule an appointment to discuss your options for treatment.
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Just so you know injury to the penis IS NOT THE ONLY WAY TO GET THIS Disease…. My husband developed this AFTER he had hernia surgery. And I mean AFTER SURGERY. And I know a few more males that this has happened to. So add that to your list….
This happened to my late father as well. He described the issue and was never the same post surgery. My mother recently told me his function post surgery was never the same. I always wondered if it had something to do with the mesh they used.
Yes I developed this disease after my hernia surgery. I found it odd that it never mentioned that.
I believe that pinching my penis to build up pressure to urinate in a straight line somehow created a fissure inside my penis to cause this scar tissue.
the bladder is a low pressure devise and as I have aged the pressure has gotten even lower leading me to urinate in all directions but the direction I want; so, I would pinch to build up pressure….
I stopped doing that. Now Trying to deal with Peyronie’s now that I know what it is.
Hope this is helpful to someone somewhere.
I also had mesh hernia surgery. Coincidence? After my surgery I was unable to orgasm as it was the most intense pain I’ve ever felt. I believe scar tissue from hernia surgery can cause Peyronie’s.
I have Dupuytren’s Contracture on my hand, which I’ve had to have treated with Xiaplex injections. I later developed Peyronie’s, which is the same condition on the penis. My urologist says the two are 100% related. It may be genetic in my case. The Xiaplex on my hand was successful, and I’m considering the same treatment for my penis.
I have had a hernia operation and it was supposed to be a quick surgery but it Wasn’t. l had to get a tube put in my penis so I could urinate. It hurt every time I urinated and about a month ago I started having a curve in my penis and it has been a long battle with pain and I can’t get a erection not even if I play with it. Because my PCP wants me to take a picture of it and she said that I must have a erection or they will give me a shot in my penis so I will get erect will that shot mess me up down there worse than it already is signed scared to death and very worried about the out come after the surgery
I went from a 9″ penis to about 4″ do to this peonies disease I want to have the surgery I was wondering if they could add about 3 to 4″ back on my penis. Because I heard that they will make it a lot smaller than it is right now and I am scared to take more of it off then I will be really small I don’t think I can get that done I am really scared to take more off. Not Cool
I too developed peonies after hernia operation it isn’t painful just deformed. I’ve been doing teaching excersize pretty much as described seems to thin the scare tissue some this without injections if I use vitamin E oil will that also help
I have had PD for almost 6yrs, and have tried several non surgical options but no shots, only a traction device without real results. It sounds like a PPING is the answer, but understand there is great risk regarding cut nerves from the surgery.
I am not sure if surgical procedures have evolved to counter this risk of losing more than would be gained.
Il y a 1 an, j ai subit aussi une opération d une hernie et depuis juillet 2025 mon penis a la forme d une virgule vers le haut.
Terri, Rick, and Matthew: I too developed this post hernia surgery. In fact I noticed it the day after. The surgeon ruled the surgery out as the cause, naturally, as did (dissapointingly) my urologist and a second urologist. But I, like you, know the surgery was the cause. Thanks for your posts.
السلام عليكم
أصبت بمرض بيروني منذ حوالي شهرين أو أقل فظهرت لي علي انحنا خفيف علي اليمين فذهبت الي الطبيب واعطاني بعض الأدوية حبة كل يوم واخر حبة كل اسبوع
هل في اي شي يساعد علي انهاء هذا المرض
أو بعض النصائح للتقليل من هذا المرض
أصبت بمرض بيروني منذ حوالي شهرين أو ثلاث
وذهبت للطبيب واعطاني بعض الأدوية
منها واحد حبة يوميا والآخر كل اسبوع خبة
هل يوجد أي علاجات اخري
ام اكتفي بهذا العلاج
ملحوظة
يوجد انحنا خفيف عند الانتصاب والحمد لله الانتصاب ممتاز ليس به أي مشكلة
ارجو الإفادة لو او التوجيه لو يوجد شي اخر لازالة هذا المرض
Very interesting, although snall, study in Italy. All patients in this study recovered from PD without surgery
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9776877/
That “study” looks like pure nonsense.
They presented two sets of photos as evidence.
One showed no signs of the disease in the before image.
The other showed zero changes to the bend in the after picture.
Yet they presented each as proof their “antioxidants” worked.