Bent penis

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Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

Some men have a penis that curves to the side, upward or downward when erect. This is common, and a bent penis in most men isn't a problem. Generally, a bent penis is only a cause for concern if your erections are painful or if the curvature of your penis interferes with sex.

Causes
References
  1. Ferri FF. Peyronie's disease. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2011. Philadelphia, Pa. Mosby Elsevier; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/books/page.do?sid=1142647106&eid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00025-1--sc0135&isbn=978-0-323-05610-6&type=bookPage&sectionEid=4-u1.0-B978-0-323-05610-6..00025-1--sc0135&uniqId=238832862-3. Accessed April 7, 2011.
  2. Peyronie's disease. National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peyronie/index.htm. Accessed April 6, 2011.
MY00759 July 15, 2011

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