I Have Peyronie's Disease: Can Medication Help?
Feb 12, 2025
It’s normal to have a slight curve in your penis. However, when the curve is pronounced, painful, or caused by plaque buildup, you’re likely dealing with Peyronie’s disease.
At least one in ten men in the United States develop Peyronie’s disease at some point. If you’re among them, effective treatment, which often includes medication, can alleviate symptoms.
Our Peyronie’s Treatment Program at Kane Health in Silicon Valley, Redwood City, and the San Francisco Bay area of California takes a holistic and personalized approach to helping you regain your sexual function and well-being.
Take a few moments to learn more about Peyronie’s disease, including medicine's role in your healing process.
Peyronie’s disease happens when fibrous scar tissue gathers deep below the underskin of your penis. While the exact cause isn’t known, Peyronie’s disease may stem from genetics, trauma to the penis, or other medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Beyond a curved penis, which is most noticeable during erections, Peyronie’s disease symptoms include:
If your curve is greater than 30 degrees, sex may be impossible. These symptoms can reduce your interest in sex and fuel performance anxiety when you have it.
Numerous medications may be used to treat Peyronie’s disease. However, they aren’t effective or ideal for everyone.
While medicines don’t always lead to a straight penis, they’re often prescribed for acute Peyronie’s disease flare-ups and to reduce various symptoms.
Drugs that may relieve pain or reduce penis curvature and scarring include:
At Kane Health, our head urologist, Dr. Chris Threatt, prescribes individualized, microdosed medication based on your unique body chemistry, overall health, and symptoms.
In addition to medications, our Peyronie’s disease treatment programs include sound wave therapy, which breaks down plaque and stimulates new blood vessel growth. We may also recommend regenerative therapies for enhanced healing.
Dr. Threatt has treated hundreds of cases of Peyronie’s disease and oversees our programs. You'll also receive one-on-one support.
Other common treatments include radiation therapy, vacuum devices, and surgery. Surgery for Peyronie’s disease may involve reshaping or lengthening your penis or inserting a penile implant.
To learn more about Peyronie’s disease medication or get on the path to relief, call our office or request an appointment through our website today.