I am looking for information on peyronie's syndrome. I have been reading on the internet and most of what I have read seems to follow the path of penis enlargement. If that is what it takes so be it. But in the mean time I was looking for information from others that may have it and have been successful in re-leaving some of the symptoms associated with it. Because I definitely show signs of having it drastic upward curve (didn't develop until recently) and painful erections. I have been castrated for 15 months and if you count the time I was chemically castrated it would be more along the lines of 2.5 years and due to that have very few nocturnal erections. If I am not mistaken that is what helps prevent peyronie's syndrome . The problem is that whenever I do have an erection I have a very noticeable upward curve (don't care) and they are quite painful (do care) . I have noticed about a 2 inch decrease in length and about a 1 inch decrease in girth (don't care). Just for a total picture I do take estrogen, could that in itself the reason I do still have the ability to get an erection? If so maybe I need to adjust that.
I will be seeking medical attention but due to other issues this is not priority 1.
Peyonie's syndrome
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Re: Peyonie's syndrome
As some others have put it, "your mileage may vary." I have read medical journal articles which suggest that about half of those with bilateral orchiectomy and no HRT are able to have erections, and a fair number (of whom I seem to be one such) will have voluntary erections not much different than before orchiectomy.
For me, involuntary erections and orgasms (like wet dreams?) did rather promptly leave me in peace shortly after my orchiectomy.
When I prefer to not have an erection, I do not have one. When I prefer to not have an orgasm, I do not have one. Intrusive sexual thoughts driven by impending involuntary orgasm abandoned me, and I am grateful.
However, my voluntary ability really did not change in any way worth noting except for one detail; I presumably cannot voluntarily do part in the making of a new pregnancy. I suppose, if I thought there were not enough people and I had a duty to help make more people, that might give me a sense of loss. Not so!
Expect castration (chemical or surgical) to stop all erections and orgasms, and you may be pleased or displeased with castration, and it may be impossible to predict which will happen.
I decided the time had come for testosterone to cease and desist from messing up my life, and was, and still am, willing to take whatever happens.
Regrets about the orchiectomy? None yet, none that I can imagine ever. However, I also accurately predicted that the results would be somewhat unpredictable, and would be unpredictable in ways which were themselves unpredictable.
When a physician/surgeon can do something that I expect will usefully enhance my life, and doing it is feasible, I seek appropriate medical care. Such as the surgery that is scheduled for this afternoon... A something that may, or may not, be a precursor to cancer. I would rather it be gone than learn that it was a cancer precursor by developing cancer.
Then there is what I guess might be deemed thought cancer, one form of which may be that it is better to live with severe testosterone-related distress than with testosterone levels which, for me, are of a greatly improved quality of life.
For me, there was a time for being able to help make babies, and a time to take care of baby made by not dying from cancer. George Vaillant wrote a book, Adaptation to Life. What, really, is the process of life if not adaptation?
For me, involuntary erections and orgasms (like wet dreams?) did rather promptly leave me in peace shortly after my orchiectomy.
When I prefer to not have an erection, I do not have one. When I prefer to not have an orgasm, I do not have one. Intrusive sexual thoughts driven by impending involuntary orgasm abandoned me, and I am grateful.
However, my voluntary ability really did not change in any way worth noting except for one detail; I presumably cannot voluntarily do part in the making of a new pregnancy. I suppose, if I thought there were not enough people and I had a duty to help make more people, that might give me a sense of loss. Not so!
Expect castration (chemical or surgical) to stop all erections and orgasms, and you may be pleased or displeased with castration, and it may be impossible to predict which will happen.
I decided the time had come for testosterone to cease and desist from messing up my life, and was, and still am, willing to take whatever happens.
Regrets about the orchiectomy? None yet, none that I can imagine ever. However, I also accurately predicted that the results would be somewhat unpredictable, and would be unpredictable in ways which were themselves unpredictable.
When a physician/surgeon can do something that I expect will usefully enhance my life, and doing it is feasible, I seek appropriate medical care. Such as the surgery that is scheduled for this afternoon... A something that may, or may not, be a precursor to cancer. I would rather it be gone than learn that it was a cancer precursor by developing cancer.
Then there is what I guess might be deemed thought cancer, one form of which may be that it is better to live with severe testosterone-related distress than with testosterone levels which, for me, are of a greatly improved quality of life.
For me, there was a time for being able to help make babies, and a time to take care of baby made by not dying from cancer. George Vaillant wrote a book, Adaptation to Life. What, really, is the process of life if not adaptation?
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Re: Peyonie's syndrome
Hi,
Peyronies is a condition where plaque in the blood stream clogs up a portion of the corpus cavernosa, and reduces flow during erection , so that a curve develops. Usually it is related to either right or left curves, since the penis is divided into left and right halves. It is possible that the curve could be up or down, but that often is related to others issues, such as Chordee.
It is possible to correct the curve from either condition by removing the blockage(ouch!). In some severe cases of Chordee, they actually will remove wedges of tissue from the long side of the curve to straighten the shaft. (again ouch!)
My personal thought is that since castration you have changed the way you are wearing your penis, and that coupled with lack of use, and erections has caused some shape changes. It is also possible that the new upward curve could be related to a tumor growing. Carefully self examine, and if anything at all feels odd, then seek a medical opinion right away!
When I was a teenager, I had a nearly arrow straight erection, but now in my early 50's the thing has a decided curve to the left , and a slight upward curve. I am not really sure when it started to change , but these days , if using a clock for reference, and straight out is 12, then I am pointing to about 10:30. The upward curve is not as severe, but is still there. Might just be from always wearing pouchless underwear , and how I place it. I did check , and no health isses, so I am just adjusting to stroking the curve. LOL
One other thought to add, I have a good friend who is pretty well hung when soft , (4 inches), but as it swells up alot in girth , he is actually only 3.5 when erect. He is a true show-er, and has always laughed about his shorter hard than soft dick. They come in all kinds of shapes , and sizes , and castration can even change what has been a long standing shape.
Raymar
Peyronies is a condition where plaque in the blood stream clogs up a portion of the corpus cavernosa, and reduces flow during erection , so that a curve develops. Usually it is related to either right or left curves, since the penis is divided into left and right halves. It is possible that the curve could be up or down, but that often is related to others issues, such as Chordee.
It is possible to correct the curve from either condition by removing the blockage(ouch!). In some severe cases of Chordee, they actually will remove wedges of tissue from the long side of the curve to straighten the shaft. (again ouch!)
My personal thought is that since castration you have changed the way you are wearing your penis, and that coupled with lack of use, and erections has caused some shape changes. It is also possible that the new upward curve could be related to a tumor growing. Carefully self examine, and if anything at all feels odd, then seek a medical opinion right away!
When I was a teenager, I had a nearly arrow straight erection, but now in my early 50's the thing has a decided curve to the left , and a slight upward curve. I am not really sure when it started to change , but these days , if using a clock for reference, and straight out is 12, then I am pointing to about 10:30. The upward curve is not as severe, but is still there. Might just be from always wearing pouchless underwear , and how I place it. I did check , and no health isses, so I am just adjusting to stroking the curve. LOL
One other thought to add, I have a good friend who is pretty well hung when soft , (4 inches), but as it swells up alot in girth , he is actually only 3.5 when erect. He is a true show-er, and has always laughed about his shorter hard than soft dick. They come in all kinds of shapes , and sizes , and castration can even change what has been a long standing shape.
Raymar