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Preparing for your appointment
By Mayo Clinic staffIf you have Peyronie's disease symptoms, you're likely to begin by seeing your family doctor or general practitioner. You may be referred to a specialist in male sexual and urinary tract disorders (urologist). Preparing for your appointment with your doctor or a urologist will help you make the best use of your time.
What you can do
Make a list ahead of time that you can share with your doctor. Your list should include:
- Symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to problems with an erection
- Key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes
- Medications that you're taking, including any vitamins or supplements
- Family history of Peyronie's disease
- Questions to ask your doctor
List questions for your doctor from most important to least important in case time runs out. If you think you have signs or symptoms of Peyronie's disease, you may ask some of the following questions.
- What tests will I need to have?
- What treatment do you recommend?
- Can you tell if the condition is likely to worsen?
- Are there any brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me? What Web sites do you recommend visiting?
In addition to the questions you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment if you don't understand something.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
- When did you first experience symptoms?
- Has the curvature of the penis — or other deformity — during an erection worsened over time?
- Do you continue to have pain when you have an erection?
- Do you recall any injury to the penis during sexual activity or any other injury to the penis?
- When your penis is flaccid (not erect), does it appear to be shorter than it used to be?
- Do your symptoms limit your ability to have sex?
Your doctor also may ask you to complete a survey, such as the International Index of Erectile Function, that may help him or her understand how the disorder affects your ability to engage in sexual activity.
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