At Dr. Arnold Melman’s Office in NYC, we are pleased to offer the most up to date treatment by a top NYC urologist, Dr. Yaniv Larish, for Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s Disease is the result of scar tissue that forms in the penis, and it causes the penis to bend. This can make sexual intercourse difficult to achieve, and can even result in pain with intercourse. This condition is probably caused by trauma to the penis over time that results in small amounts of bleeding inside the penis. The injury may not even be noticeable when it occurs. Other causes can include medications, although the chance of developing Peyronie’s disease from a medication is very small. There may also be genetic causes for the disorder.
Who Might Have Peyronie’s Disease?
Peyronie’s disease usually occurs in middle-aged men, and it’s estimated to occur in 1% of men. Symptoms can often take a long period of time to develop, but in some cases, symptoms can develop rapidly and result in pain and an bend in the penis during erection. Although the pain usually resolves with time, the bend can remain. In up to 19% of cases, the disease will resolve without treatment.
An experienced urologist can often feel the hardened scar tissue, or may need to do a biopsy to make the diagnosis. Dr. Arnold Melman often suggests that patients wait for a period of time to see if the condition resolves, and if the condition is mild, then no treatment may be necessary. However, in many cases Peyronie’s Disease can interfere with the pleasure of sexual intercourse. This is something you should discuss with your doctor.
There are treatments available for this condition, and you can be restored to normal sexual health. Treatments include both medications and surgical options. Dr. Yaniv Larish, one of NYC’s leading urologists, can discuss the best option for your treatment.
Xiaflex® is the first medication that is FDA approved for treatment of Peyronie’s disease, and it works by breaking down scar tissue. The drug is injected twice into the penis during each of four treatments. Surgeries to treat Peyronie’s disease include removal of the scar tissue plaque, or removal of tissue on the opposite side of the penis, to counter the effect of the scar tissue. Penile implants may also be helpful in the treatment of this problem.
Dr. Yaniv Larish has successfully treated many patients who suffer from Peyronie’s Disease. If you have this condition, you should call our clinic today at 212-675-3186 for a consultation. Help is available. If you are in the New York City area, you can arrange your appointment today with one of the city’s leading urologists.