Are there treatment options for Peyronie’s disease?

Yes, there are many treatment options for Peyronie’s disease. Since years medications are used to treat this. Some patients find benefits in the treatment where as a few feel that not much difference was there. The causes of this disease can vary and thus there is difference in treatment too. In each individual case the cause can differ. It is worth noting that Peyronie’s disease can be treated effectively in the earlier stage. The early stage is of inflammation. This condition can be reversed. But when this changes into a scar, it’s difficult to treat this or reverse this condition. During the later stage there is loss of elasticity. It is therefore important to treat this disease within 6 months of the inception.
Some of the medicated treatments for Peyronie’s disease are:

  • POTABA or potassium para amino benzoate is designated as possibly effective treatment by FDA.

  • COLCHICINE is a medicine which helps in treating inflammation

  • COLLAGENASE is drug in treating scar.

  • VERAPAMIL is injected into the plaque.

  • VITAMIN E: This is an antioxidant and is therefore helpful in treating scars.

Apart from medication, there is one more option and that is of surgical treatment. When the deformity is severe and interferes in the sexual function, surgery is recommended. This is a costly affair. Surgery is recommended when this disease is stable and is unchanging in nature. However, considering the complications of surgery, it is vital to start the treatment with medicated therapy and only when that fails, surgery must be opted for.