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WHAT IS THE PEYRONIE
Peyronie's disease or fibroplastic induration of the penis (in Latin "induracio penis plastica" – IPP) – is the disease during which the male's sexual organ, the penis, gets curved due to progressive fibrous changes in the protein membrane of the penis.
This disease is named after a French surgeon Francois Peyronie, who described it in 1743. Most often, men safer from it between the ages of 30-60, 65.
Peyronie's disease – is a pathology that is typical only for the males. The disease is characterized by the appearance of painful erection due to the fibrous changes in the protein membrane. The illness is rare and it usually occurs in men ages 40-60. The main reason for the appearance is the occurrence of plaques in the membrane as well as benign neoplasms on the penis or urethra. The illness tends to progress and it can lead to complete incapability of having a sexual act. In some cases, this illness can have a negative impact on conception but it's present only in those cases where the penis is curved so much that it cannot enter the female sexual organ. This is why it's necessary to see a specialist after noticing the first symptoms (the presence of a small seal that is easy to detect by touch, painful sexual intercourse, and deformation during each erection). The treatment is surgical. THE REASON FOR APPEARANCE OF PEYRONIEThe reason for the appearance of Peyronie is unknown. Most likely, it is due to the repeated microtrauma of the protein membrane of the cavernous bodies. The disease starts with an acute inflammatory process in the result of which dramatically increases the proliferation of fibroblasts of the membrane, some of which differentiate into myofibroblasts, increases the deposition of collagen and fibrin. Ongoing inflammation leads to remodeling the connecting tissue into the fibrous plaque which may lead to the curvature of the cavernous bodies.Risk factors for Peyronie's disease are diabetes, arterial hypertension, lipid metabolism disorders, coronary heart disease, erectile dysfunction, smoking, and alcohol abuse. THE PROCESS OF PEYRONIE'S DISEASEThere are two stages of this disease: the stage of acute inflammation and the fibrotic stage. DIAGNOSES AND TREATMENT OF PEYRONIEA first diagnosis is made based on the results of the external examination and palpation of the penis. Diagnoses confirmation can be made after the x-ray or ultrasound of the penis which determines the size and structure of the fibrous plaques.Clinically, the illness manifests itself by the curvature of the penis and pain during the erection up to the impossibility of sexual intercourse. About 30% of patients with Peyronie's suffer from erectile dysfunction. Medical treatment of Peyronie's disease: If the surgical method is chosen, radical excision of the fibrous plaque is made. Sometimes it's necessary to have plastic surgery on the place of defect which forms on the cavernous body. |
HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE PEYRONIE’S DISEASE
Urologists diagnose Peyronie’s disease in about 4% of men between the ages of 40 to 70, but some researchers have come up with higher estimates. Many men feel embarrassed talking about this issue with their doctor, so they put off getting help until serious complications occur or go completely undiagnosed.
The main symptoms of Peyronie’s disease are:
- A bent/curved penis
- Painful lumps on the penis
- Painful erections
- Soft erections
- Chronic penile pain that doesn’t subside
- Difficulty urinating
- Difficulty engaging in sexual intercourse
In most men, scarring (plaques) occurs on top of the penis, causing an upward curve during erections. Likewise, when it occurs on the bottom or side, there is a noticeable curve in those directions. Plaque formation on both sides results in an indented look, and these plaques may even form a ring around the shaft, creating a “bottlenecked” section or hourglass shape.
In extreme cases, the plaques can become calcified and resemble hard bone, which causes intense pain during erections. A man may also notice his penis has gotten shorter or thinner.
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
I’ve been asked by the lovely people at Jo Divine to test a Bathmate Hydromax – a penis pump used in water as opposed to the more common air pump. I understand that Jo Divine have shied away from selling products such as these in the past as they are often sold with dubious medical claims of penis enlargement and many products are even dangerous.
I cannot deny that, having never tried a product such as this before, I was eager to understand exactly what I was going to be subjecting my body to. I wanted to know exactly why I should use one, not having been plagued with worries about penis size or, thankfully, having suffered much from erectile dysfunction. Of course, we all get tired or lack arousal from time to time!
Jo Divine thoughtfully put me in contact with Bathmate, who explained why using a pump is such a positive for penis health and why the Hydromax is so much better and healthier than the usual air pumps.
A Bathmate is used in the bath (funnily enough). It can also be used in the shower or even just by filling it using a sink. The water is what makes it special – first it soaks, warms and softens the penis tissue, but more importantly when you force water out of the Bathmate it creates an even pressure all over the penis. Some low quality air based pumps can create small hot-spots of pressure which can cause damage to the penis and can even worsen conditions such as Peyronie’s disease (curved penis). It is much harder to create a damaging pressure in a water pump too, but be sure to still observe the maximum usage times.
Bathmate works when you force the water out of the tube by pushing down on the bellows. When you release the bellows, blood is pushed into your penis by your heart to counteract the change in pressure in the tube. This is a natural process and Bathmate works with your body to minimise pressure on your heart.
Many people have bought the Bathmate to increase the size of their penises, but unfortunately the internet is full of false claims and counter-claims as to the true efficacy of this treatment. It would seem logical that using your Bathmate on a regular basis to fill your penis with lots of rich oxygenated blood would have a positive effect over time. You should also expect to use the pump on a regular basis, just like any exercise – you don’t get a body-builder’s physique by just going to the gym once a week!
Bathmate tell me the real value of using the Bathmate Hydromax is enhanced penis health. Apparently I will quickly notice that my erections are reinvigorated. Well, that’s got to be worth a try hasn’t it?
Pay attention to any unusual changes in your penis’ appearance or function, and contact your healthcare provider if these changes become more severe over time. If you’ve already been diagnosed with Peyronie’s disease, consider asking your provider the following questions:
- What should I do if the bend worsens?
- Do you think surgery is necessary?
- When should I return for a checkup?
- Are there any support groups available?
Because Peyronie’s disease can significantly affect your sex life, many men find the diagnosis depressing and even emotionally distressing to communicate to their partner. To help maintain intimacy, don’t be afraid to ask your health care provider for a referral to a qualified sex therapist.
TREATMENTS
In a minority of cases, Peyronie’s disease resolves itself without any treatment. For everyone else, there are a variety of options, including corrective surgery if necessary. And while blades near your penis might sound terrifying, plenty of nonsurgical treatments exist. Here are the major treatment options.
ORAL DRUGS
Your healthcare provider may choose to prescribe oral drugs during the acute phase of your Peyronie’s disease diagnosis. Common choices for oral treatment are vitamin E, carnitine and potassium amino-benzoate. However, studies on their efficacy are mixed.
Vitamin E is a low-cost, low-risk option that doctors typically use for its antioxidant properties, with the goal of shrinking plaques inside the penis. Early studies weren’t well controlled, and the few studies that involve control groups showed no benefit over a placebo.
Carnitine, another antioxidant, is used to help swollen wounds go down. Unfortunately, it had similar results to vitamin E when evaluated with studies using a control group — no better than a placebo.
Potassium amino-benzoate is a B-vitamin complex that has been shown to modestly reduce plaque size, but it won’t fix a penis’ abnormal curvature. It’s also very expensive and can irritate the stomach, so it’s not popular with men in the long term.
PENIS STRAIGHTENING WITH BATHMATE
All the advantages of using the LNP-therapy for treating the Peyronie, which are listed above, apply to the Bathmate hydropump. The Bathmate hydropumps have a list of advantages comparing to the vacuum pumps for the penis and are considered a new round for the evolution of vacuum-erectors for the LNP-therapy.
MAIN ADVANTAGES OF BATHMATE VS THE AIR-VACUUM PUMP:
1. THE OPPORTUNITY OF INDIVIDUAL SELECTION OF HYDROPUMP DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE PENIS
The opportunity of individual selection of hydropump plays a very important role to increase the effectiveness of forceful straightening of the penis. The walls of the hydropump are directing during the straightening of the penis. If the hydropump is purchased exclusively for the penis straightening, it is very recommended to pay close attention to the sizing chart and do not purchase a Bathmate you will "grow into".
2. EXCEPTIONALLY PRECISE CONTROL AND DILUTION SPEED
In the air-pump, for the penis to begin to give in to resolution, it's necessary to pump out the air for a long time, stretching it in volume. Only after 5-10 pump compressions, the necessary resolution can be achieved, to make the penis straighten under the action of forced erection. In a hydropump, it is enough to squeeze out the necessary volume of water by pressing once on a hydropump and the penis will respond by the increase of the penis' size due to the compensation of rushing blood to the cavernous body. Since the water is not subjected to stretching, the penis's response to pumping the water out of the hydropump will be instantaneous.
3. WARMING THE PENIS WITH WATER
In air pumps, there is no preparation of the penis for stretching. The hydropump, on the contrary, contributes to the relaxation and preparation of the penis towards stretching, increasing the blood circulation in the skin of the penis. Due to this effect, there are almost no side effects which are usually caused by air pumps, such as skin darkening, increased swelling, bruising, and dots. Warming of the penis contributes to the larger progress in the increase and straightening of the penis.
4. THE POSSIBILITY OF TILTING THE HYDROPUMP
Due to the construction of the sylphon-pump, it is possible to tilt the hydropump in all directions. If the curvature of the penis is localized closer to its base, then it is possible to tilt the pump in the opposite phase of curvature. This method is more suited for the congenital curvature of the penis. If you have the acquired curvature associated with the formation of the calcified plaque, we don't recommend that you overstretch this area. First of all, you need to stop the process of plaque growth and increase its resorption, increasing and restoring the blood circulation in this area with the LNP-therapy and Bathmate hydropump.
5. THE ABSENCE OF EXCESSIVE BENDING OF THE PENIS AT THE BEGINNING OF TRAINING
The water is the substitute for the lubricant. During the immersion of the penis into the air-pump, the penis might get stuck sticking to the walls of the air-pump. The penis goes into the hydropump much easier, practically not getting stuck to the walls of the flask, which prevents any additional over bending of the penis and worsening of the curvature with which the user is fighting against.
6. THE POSSIBILITY OF USING THE LNP-THERAPY TOGETHER WITH NECESSARY SOLUTIONS AND DECOCTIONS
Since hydropump uses the liquid as a working environment, there is a possibility of using the LNP-therapy together with prescribed solutions or herbal decoctions. Simply pour the required liquid into the hydropump, dip the penis into it, quickly turn it over, pressing the hydropump towards the body, press on the pump to displace the excess fluid and fixate the hydropump on the body.