What is Peyronie’s disease?
Do you really know?
What is Peyronie’s disease? Thanks for asking!
Peyronie’s Disease is a disorder caused when fibrous scar tissue develops inside the penis. It can result in the member becoming curved when erect. While most men with the condition can still have sex, for some it may be painful and erectile dysfunction is a symptom. The disorder isn’t contagious, but does transform the anatomy of the penis and can reduce a man’s sexual options, even making it impossible to have sex in the most extreme cases.
How does one get Peyronie’s Disease?
The exact causes behind the condition aren’t known for sure, but researchers have identified several possible factors. Many believe trauma to the penis can cause the plaque to form. This could be during sex, or due to an accident. In the case of repeated mild trauma, the patient may not even notice or remember any specific incident. Genetics may have a role to play when Peyronie’s Disease comes on over time, but there’s no definitive evidence to back this up.
Are some men more at risk than others then? What treatment options are available? Can the condition get worse with time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
To listen the last episodes, you can click here:
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What is parcopresis?
What is parcopresis? Thanks for asking!Ever needed to go to the loo but held it in, due to a lack of privacy, or fear of noise and smells?...
What is captology?
What is captology? Thanks for asking! Getting internet users’ attention and influencing their online behaviour is a massive priority for...
What is broken heart syndrome?
What is broken heart syndrome? Thanks for asking!The idea of a broken heart may make you think of a cartoon, an emoji or a bad break-up from...
What are cookies?
What are cookies? Thanks for asking!Most of us probably associate them with annoying pop-ups, but HTTP cookies actually do a lot of good for...
What is the Chernobyl exclusion zone?
What is the Chernobyl exclusion zone? Thanks for asking!It’s just over 35 years since the worst nuclear disaster in history. On April 26th...
What is the Escazu Agreement?
What is the Escazu Agreement? Thanks for asking!Ratified on April 22nd 2021, the Escazu Agreement is a historic treaty set to affect one of...
What is the insider-outsider theory?
What is the insider-outsider theory? Thanks for asking!The insider-outsider theory is a New Keynesian economic model which developed in the...
What is stalkerware?
What is stalkerware? Thanks for asking!We’ve probably all jokingly referred to social media stalking when looking at an ex’s profile or...
Who is Alexei Navalny?
Who is Alexei Navalny? Thanks for asking!In late March 2021, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny began a hunger strike in his prison...
What is chemsex?
What is chemsex? Thanks for asking!Chemsex is the practice of taking synthetic drugs or psychoactive products to spice up sexual activity....
What are Covid toes?
What are Covid toes? Thanks for asking!So-called Covid toes are a symptom observed by doctors since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic,...
What is Helium-3?
What is Helium-3? Thanks for asking!Helium-3 is a helium isotope which contains two protons and a neutron. It dates back to the earliest...
What were the Troubles?
What were the Troubles? Thanks for asking!It’s been 23 years since the Good Friday peace agreement put an end to The Troubles, a...
What is Operation London Bridge?
What is Operation London Bridge? Thanks for asking! The recent passing of Prince Philip at the age of 99 has served as a reminder that even...
What is a lateral flow test?
What is a lateral flow test? Thanks for asking!The number of new Covid-19 cases in the UK continues to drop as its vaccination campaign...
What is vegetarianism?
What is vegetarianism? Thanks for asking!We’ve probably all eaten a meat-free dish at some point over the last few months, but that on its...
What are LGBT-free zones?
What are LGBT-free zones? Thanks for asking!Last month, the European Parliament declared the E.U. to be an LGBTIQ Freedom zone. That was in...
What are NFTs?
What are NFTs? Thanks for asking!It’s one of the latest crazes in the world of blockchain. Non-fungible tokens are digital certificates of...
What is pansexuality?
What is pansexuality? Thanks for asking!More and more celebrities are talking about their sexuality. Just two weeks ago, Demi Lovato talked...
What is soft power?
What is soft power? Thanks for asking!There was a time where the only way to impose power was through violence and war. But for a few...
What is Covax?
What is Covax? Thanks for asking!Described as the “biggest worldwide rollout of vaccines in the history of humanity”. the Covax scheme...
What is the Suez Canal?
What is the Suez Canal? Thanks for asking!On March 23rd, the Ever Given container ship ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking traffic in...
What is a ghost kitchen?
What is a ghost kitchen? Thanks for asking!For many of us, it’s been a long time since we last set foot in a pub or restaurant. We’ve...
What is the precautionary principle?
What is the precautionary principle? Thanks for asking! While over 50% of people in the UK have received at least one coronavirus vaccine...
What is poverty porn?
What is poverty porn? Thanks for asking!Poverty porn is a provocative term of criticism which looks at how poor people and their living...
What is parcopresis?
Do you really know?
What is captology?
Do you really know?
What is broken heart syndrome?
Do you really know?
