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Peyronie's Disease and Impotence

The facts are clear. Restoration of erectile function is possible for almost all men--even those for whom Viagra does not work. Understanding this, a national coalition of ED specialists set out to solve this epidemic of ignorance and unresolved male impotence.

Calling themselves the Erectile Dysfunction Information Center, this network of experienced doctors and nurses created an informational comprehensive website for men with ED and their partners.

On these pages you can read an overview of male impotence, learn about its causes and many treatment options, and obtain sound advice about relationships.

Impotence, or erectile dysfunction (ED), is the inability to achieve or maintain a firm erection. Impotence has a variety of causes. One of them is Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie's disease is characterized by small portions of calcification along the tissue of the penis. This can cause curvature and sometimes discomfort. Severe cases of Peyronie’s disease can cause incomplete erection and erectile dysfunction. (Click Peyronie’s disease for a full description of this condition.)

If you have Peyronie’s disease and are impotent, you are not alone. About one in every ten men has ED or some degree of impotence. Because it’s so common, medical science recently has developed and expanded a variety of treatments for impotence. Today, nearly every man who has impotence can be helped, even those with Peyronie’s disease. (Click here to learn about impotence treatments.)

Every treatment has pros and cons. Viagra® is a very patient-friendly treatment, yet it commonly fails in 30-40% of the men who try it. In many cases, the Viagra may even accentuate the curvature and possibly increase the discomfort. If you choose to try Viagra, make sure you tell your doctor about your Peyronie’s disease. Your doctor will ask you to proceed with caution.

At the other end of the treatment spectrum, a penile implant provides a solution for almost all patients--including those with Peyronie's disease--but does require a 45-minute surgical procedure.

If you have impotence due to Peyronie's disease

If you have impotence due to Peyronie’s disease, the best advice is to see an urologist who is experienced in treating impotence. These physicians understand the relationship between Peyronie’s disease and impotence, and have up-to-date knowledge and experience in the latest treatments.

Also, make sure that you involve your partner in any discussion with the doctor regarding your Peyronie’s disease, impotence, and treatment. Your partner's sexual satisfaction is at stake, too.

Impotence due to Peyronie’s disease can be challenging. But today, modern technology is giving men with Peyronie's disease back what many thought they had lost forever—a satisfying intimate relationship.