Peyronie's disease

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Coping and support

By Mayo Clinic staff

Peyronie's disease can be a source of significant anxiety and create stress between you and your sexual partner. The following suggestions may help you cope with Peyronie's disease:

  • Explain to your partner what Peyronie's disease is and how it affects your ability to have sex.
  • Let your partner know how you feel about the appearance of your penis and your ability to have sexual relations.
  • Talk to your partner about how the two of you can maintain sexual and physical intimacy.
  • Talk to a psychotherapist who specializes in family relations and sexual matters.
Treatments and drugs
References
  1. Peyronie's disease. American Urological Association Foundation. http://urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=11&topic=50. Accessed June 3, 2009.
  2. Briganti A, et al. Peyronie's disease: A review. Current Opinion in Urology. 2003;13:417.
  3. Taylor FL, et al. Peyronie's Disease. Urological Clinics of North America. 2007;34:517.
  4. Sommer F, et al. Epidemiology of Peyronie's disease. International Journal of Impotence Research. 2002;14:379.
  5. Trost LW, et al. Pharmacological management of Peyronie's disease. Drugs. 2007;67:527.

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Aug. 22, 2009

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