Peyronie’s disease, a condition in which scar tissue on the penis can cause it to bend abnormally, affects 1 in 100 people adult males. Though it does not cause male-factor infertility, Peyronie’s disease can prevent you from having sex, make it difficult to get or maintain an erection (erectil...
What is Peyronie’s disease?Peyronie’s disease is a condition in which plaques, or scar tissue, form under the skin of the penis, causing it to curve and/or lose length or girth. The disease can cause pain and, in some cases, the plaques can be felt through the skin. Some individuals with Peyro...
How can Peyronie’s disease affect the process of trying to conceive?From erectile dysfunction to painful sex, there are a number of ways Peyronie’s disease can affect the process of trying to conceive. They include:Erectile dysfunction. Peyronie’s disease may cause difficulty getting or main...
Tips for trying to conceive with Peyronie’s diseaseThe medication collagenase clostridium histolyticum, known as Xiaflex, is the only FDA-approved medication for Peyronie’s disease; it works by breaking down the buildup of collagen that causes penile curvature. In the early stages of the disease...