Bent penis

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When to see a doctor

By Mayo Clinic staff

In most cases, a bent penis doesn't require treatment. However, if you have a severely bent penis that causes pain or interferes with sex, see a doctor. You may need to see a doctor who specializes in sexual and urinary problems (urologist).

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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