Bent or curved penis
Why it bends, and what helps
A new bend, a dent, pain with erections or a curve that makes sex harder are usually caused by Peyronie's disease. It's common, it isn't your fault, and there's a lot that can be done without surgery.
5,000+men treated for Peyronie's and penile curvature
Why it happens
A small scar, a big difference
In Peyronie's disease a patch of scar tissue, called a plaque, forms in the lining of the erectile tissue. That side can't stretch during an erection, so the penis bends towards it.
- It often follows a small, unnoticed injury during sex
- It's more likely with age, diabetes and some family histories
- It isn't infectious and it isn't cancer
- Early on it can be painful and still changing; later it usually settles
Signs
What men usually notice
You might have one of these or several. Any of them is worth having checked, especially if it's new.
Common signs
- A bend that wasn't there before, up, down or to one side
- Pain during erections
- A hard lump or band you can feel under the skin
- A dent or narrowing, sometimes an hourglass shape
- Some loss of length
How it can affect you
- Sex is harder, uncomfortable or impossible
- Erections are less firm than they were
- Worry about your partner noticing
- Avoiding sex or new relationships
- Low mood: you're far from the only one
Two types of curve
Which one do you have?
Not every bend is Peyronie's. The treatment is different, so the first job is to tell them apart.
Peyronie's disease
- Starts later in life, usually over 40
- Often painful at first, then settles
- A plaque you may be able to feel
- Treated without surgery first in most men
Congenital curvature
- Present as long as you can remember
- No pain and no plaque
- Usually noticed in the teens or twenties
- When it needs treating, it's usually corrected with surgery
Prof. Raheem assesses and treats both. Your assessment shows which one you have.
Treatment
Non-surgical first, surgery if you need it
Your plan depends on whether the curve is still active or has settled, how big it is, and how it affects sex and erections.
Book your assessment →New or painful
Start non-surgical treatment early: there's no need to wait for the curve to settle. Why early matters
Settled curve
Injection treatment, traction and vacuum therapy to reduce the curve. Non-surgical treatment
Shockwave
Eases pain, improves blood flow and helps the plaque soften, as part of your plan. Shockwave therapy
Severe or long-standing
If sex is still difficult, surgery can straighten the penis. Surgery
The full assessment
One visit. A full answer.
The right treatment depends on what's going on, so your first visit is a full assessment with Prof. Raheem. It can include a physical examination and an ultrasound scan.
Your story
When the bend started, whether erections hurt, and how it's affecting sex and confidence.
Examination
If needed, Prof. Raheem examines you and checks for the plaque.
Ultrasound
If it would help, a quick scan shows the plaque and the blood flow in the penis.
Your plan
A clear diagnosis, your options and what's realistic, non-surgical first.
You leave with
- A clear diagnosis: Peyronie's disease or a curve you were born with
- Whether it's still active or has settled, which changes the treatment
- What's realistic for you, and what isn't
- A treatment plan, starting with non-surgical options
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Questions
What men usually ask
Is a slight curve normal?
Yes. Many men have a slight bend that's always been there and causes no problems. It's worth being seen if the bend is new, painful, getting worse or making sex difficult.
Can a bent penis straighten by itself?
Occasionally, but for most men a Peyronie's curve stays the same or gets worse. Being assessed early gives you the most options.
Can it be treated without surgery?
Most men start with non-surgical treatment: injection treatment into the plaque, traction and vacuum therapy, and shockwave therapy. Surgery is for curves that still make sex difficult.
Will I lose length?
Peyronie's itself can shorten the penis. Traction therapy can help preserve length, and Prof. Raheem will explain how each treatment affects length before you decide.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. You can book your assessment directly.
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