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Q: Peyronie's disease and penile growth

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 18th, 2008

I am a 14 year old who is wondering whether or not I have peyronie's disease. I want to know how to tell whether or not my penis curvature is natural or the result of this. Here are some of my statistics which may help.
- while flaccid my penis is 3.75 in long and 1.5 in wide
- while erect my penis is 5.5 in long and 1.75 in wide
- it feels like there is a knee join on the right side of my penis, i can bend it up,down. or left but there is resistance on the right side
-The curvature is not a recent development
- it is not extreme; slight, but definitely noticeable in light
- I feel this is going to make sex a little awkward
- I need to turn a bit right to urinate correctly
-lately my erections are harder to achieve and are not as hard although my penis does grow to full size

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on July 21st, 2008

Sexual Health - Men Answer A4432

Peyronie’s disease is typical for men above 40. The disease may cause pain, hardened, cord-like lesions (scar tissue known as "plaques"), or abnormal curvature of the penis when erect. In addition, narrowing and or shortening of the penis may occur.

I doubt that you have any penile disorder including Peyronie’s disease. You are still young and your penis will grow more.

You may want to consult a urologist for an expert opinion.

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