Does Genetics Influence Peyronie’s Disease? What Science Says
Peyronie’s disease is not caused only by microtrauma. Research suggests that genetic factors may influence how some men respond to healing, increasing their predisposition to develop fibrous plaques. Many patients ask whether Peyronie’s disease can be hereditary, especially when they know of similar cases in their family or have other fibrotic conditions. Currently, scientific evidence […]
What May Accelerate Penile Shortening in Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s disease may cause structural changes that contribute to penile shortening. Learn about the factors that influence this progression and know when you should seek a specialized assessment. Penile shortening in Peyronie’s disease is one of the changes that concern patients most. Loss of length may affect self-esteem and confidence in sexual life. Not all […]
Adaptation to an Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: A Patient Guide
Adaptation to an inflatable penile prosthesis generally begins after the healing period defined by the surgeon, when learning to use the device is considered appropriate. With medical follow-up and progressive training, adaptation may take place gradually, according to the clinical context and each patient’s recovery. Placement of the inflatable penile prosthesis is an important step […]
Penile Sensitivity and Sexual Pleasure After a Penile Prosthesis: Myths and Facts
Sensitivity after penile implant surgery is one of the most frequent questions among patients. A penile prosthesis is intended to restore the rigidity needed for sexual activity, while many questions about sensitivity, pleasure and orgasm arise from myths that can be clarified with medical information. After penile prosthesis surgery, some patients may resume a satisfactory […]
How Penile Prosthesis Treatment Relates to Peyronie’s Disease Recurrence
Recurrence of curvature after surgery for Peyronie’s disease is uncommon when the intervention is performed at the appropriate time. Learn about the factors that can influence this risk and when a penile prosthesis may be part of the treatment. If the curvature was corrected, could it reappear later? Recurrence of Peyronie’s disease is possible, and […]
What Is Sexual Life Like After Peyronie’s Disease Surgery?
Surgery for Peyronie’s disease can improve sexual function when there is a clinical indication. Recovery is progressive. Results depend on penile anatomy, the quality of erections before the procedure, the technique chosen and the healing process. It is natural for a man who has been advised to undergo surgery to want to know what sexual life […]
Peyronie’s Surgery in Circumcised Patients: What You Should Know
Circumcision does not prevent Peyronie’s disease surgery, but it can influence surgical planning. Assessing penile anatomy and tissue elasticity makes it possible to select the most appropriate approach for each patient. Receiving a surgical recommendation to treat Peyronie’s disease can raise many questions. For men who have already been circumcised, one of the most frequent […]
When Penile Curvature Stabilizes: Criteria for Surgical Indication
Surgery for Peyronie’s disease is considered when stable penile curvature is present, allowing a more precise assessment of the deformity’s characteristics and selection of the most appropriate approach. Waiting for penile curvature to stabilize can be a period of great anxiety. It is therefore natural for one of the first questions to be: “When can […]
Ozone Therapy for Peyronie’s Disease: What Does the Medical Evidence Say?
Ozone therapy for Peyronie’s disease is not an established approach for this condition in Portugal. Nevertheless, some men seek this technique hoping to reduce inflammation, fibrosis or penile curvature. Treatment for Peyronie’s disease with ozone therapy requires caution. To date, there is no robust clinical evidence that ozone can reduce symptoms or act on the underlying […]