The Bent Male Organ - Medications That May Cause Peyronie's Disease
Some curvature of the manhood is common, but when one has a
severely bent male organ, it can cause some significant issues for a man. There
can be many causes of excessive curvature, and sometimes the medications a man
is taking contribute to this condition. In order to ensure proper male organ health, men need to know a
little about Peyronie’s disease, as excessive curvature is often called.
What is Peyronie’s disease?
As stated above, many men have a small or modest degree of
curvature to their manhood when it is tumescent. This is not something to be
concerned about. Many women find a degree of curvature quite aesthetically
pleasing or exciting. As long as the curvature does not interfere with a man’s
sensual pleasure, he usually need not be concerned.
In some cases, however, the bend is so extreme that sensual
activity and enjoyment are negatively affected. When the source of this bending
is a build-up of plaque or lumps in the member, it is typically diagnosed as
Peyronie’s disease.
Type of curve
Peyronie’s is not associated with a particular type of curve. It
may bend up, down, to the left or to the right; the direction does not matter
in terms of diagnosis. Sometimes, plaque builds up on both the top and bottom
of the organ; in these cases, it may cause the manhood to become somewhat
shorter than it would otherwise be when firm.
Pain
In some instances there is little or no pain associated with
Peyronie’s, but in other cases stiffening of the member may cause substantial
pain. It is also not uncommon for a man with Peyronie’s to experience some pain
or discomfort during sensual activities.
Conversely, some men report that the build-up of plaque actually
causes a “deadening” or loss of some sensation in the male organ. This often
interferes with their sensual pleasure.
Causes
There are a number of things which can cause Peyronie’s. Trauma
to the member is a common cause, occurring when the member experiences rough
handling or a sharp blow. There is also an association between Peyronie’s and
gout, heart disease and diabetes.
Many doctors also believe that some medications and supplements
can be contributing factors to this bent male organ condition. Among the
medications which are considered to be possible contributing factors are:
- Beta blockers. Many people with high blood
pressure and/or heart disease are prescribed a class of medicines called beta
blockers to help deal with these issues. Beta blockers are associated with
fibrotic tissue disorders, which include Peyronie’s disease. If a man is using
a beta blocker and suspects that there may be a connection with Peyronie’s in
his case, he should discuss alternative medication options with his doctor.
- Anti-seizure medication. Some medicines used to control seizures,
such as phenytoin, are also on the Peyronie’s cause list. Again, discussing
possible alternative with a doctor should be considered.
- Interferon. Interferon is often used in treating
multiple sclerosis, as well as such conditions as leukemia and hepatitis C.
A severely bent male organ, due to Peyronie’s or other causes,
can be an issue for many men. If medications are adding to the problem, and
others can safely be substituted, this will be a substantial help. However, a
man may also want to use a quality male
organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) to restore and maintain the organ’s
health. (Even men without Peyronie’s can benefit substantially from a
first-rate crème.) Those crèmes with acetyl L-carnitine are preferred; this is
a neuroprotective ingredient which helps with peripheral nerve damage, such as
that associated with Peyronie’s. Acetyl L-carnitine can assist in restoring
lost sensitivity to the member. Another important ingredient in a crème is
alpha lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant. Alpha lipoic acid and acetyl
L-carnitine have a synergistic effect, and can offset harmful oxidative damage
to manhood cells.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common
male organ health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do
to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who
specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous
websites.