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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffPeyronie'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 psychological counselor (psychotherapist) who specializes in family relations and sexual matters.
References
- Peyronie's disease. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peyronie. Accessed May 31, 2011.
- Brant WO, et al. Peyronie's disease: Diagnosis and medical management. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed May 23, 2011.
- Brant WO, et al. Surgical management of Peyronie's disease. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed May 23, 2011.
- Kumar R. Surgical and minimally invasive treatments for Peyronie's disease. Current Opinion in Urology. 2009;19:589.
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