Peyronie’s Disease: What Every Man Needs to Know!

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Is your erection suddenly curving? Not sure if it’s normal or something more serious? Dr. Alex Tatem breaks down Peyronie’s disease, why it happens, and what you can do about it. From lumps, bumps, and unexpected curves to cutting-edge treatments like traction therapy, Xiaflex injections, and surgery, this episode covers everything you need to know.

⏳ Podcast Timecodes: Peyronie’s Disease Explained
00:00 - "I Just Woke Up One Day and It Was Different" (How Most Men Notice Peyronie’s)
00:27 - What Causes Peyronie’s Disease? (Micro-Injuries & Risk Factors)
01:16 - Common Symptoms (Curvature, Pain, Loss of Length, Lumps & More)
02:04 - How Peyronie’s Disease Progresses (Active & Stable Phases)
02:48 - Do You Need Treatment? (Patient Decision-Based Approach)
03:35 - Treatment Options (Traction Therapy, Injections, Surgery & More)
03:59 - Why Some Doctors Say There’s No Cure – And Why That’s Wrong
04:18 - Next Steps: More Info & How to Find a Specialist
05:06 - The 90-Degree Curve: Why Two Patients Can Have the Same Plaque but Different Outcomes
06:26 - How Long Do Men Wait Before Seeing a Doctor? (The Awareness Problem)
07:24 - What to Expect at a Peyronie’s Disease Evaluation (Doctor's Process)
09:22 - The Erectile Dysfunction Connection (Why Some Men Don’t Realize They Have It)
10:25 - "Not All Friction Is Good Friction" (A Funny but True Statement)
12:10 - "Just Wait, It’ll Go Away" – The Myth That Keeps Men from Treatment
17:14 - Wildest Peyronie’s Case Ever (The Accordion-Like Collapse)
27:04 - Traction Therapy Explained (How It Works & Why It’s Underrated)
30:36 - Plication Surgery: How It Straightens the Penis
34:06 - Does Surgery Really Make You Shorter? The Truth About Length Loss
39:05 - Penile Implants: How They Work & Who They’re For
45:52 - "We’re Totally Not Cutting That Out" (Funny Behind-the-Scenes Moment)

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