Is There a Cure for Peyronie's Disease?

Peyronie's disease causes an erect penis to be bent instead of straight. Peyronie's disease is caused by plaques or abnormal scar tissue in the penis and may be painful. Doctors may prescribe drugs or surgery to treat this condition.

Penile Injections

• According to the Mayo Clinic, drugs such as verapamil, interferon and collagenase may be injected into the plaque tissue in the penis to break down scar tissue and correct curvature.

Shortening Unaffected Side

• A doctor may surgically remove tissue from the unaffected side of a less severely curved penis. This surgery straightens erections, but it also shortens the overall length of the penis and may result in erectile dysfunction.

Lengthening Affected Side

• Incisions may be made in scar tissue on the affected side of the penis and tissue may be grafted that results in a longer penis and straighter erection. Erectile dysfunction may occur after this procedure.

Penile Implants

• Patients with Peyronie's disease and erectile dysfunction may have artificial spongy tissue implanted into the penis. The implant is semi-rigid and may be inflated during an erection.

Mild Cases

• Doctors often recommend no treatment in cases of Peyronie's disease where penile curvature is not severe, is not painful and does not interfere with sexual activity.