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Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

In most cases, a bent penis doesn't require treatment. Men's penises vary in shape and size, and it's common to have a slightly bent penis when you have an erection. Your penis may be bent to the side, upward or downward. However, you may need to see a doctor if your bent penis interferes with sex or causes pain. A bent penis is often a sign of Peyronie's disease, a scarring inside the penis that has several possible causes.

References
  1. Peyronie's Disease. National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peyronie/index.htm. Accessed June 25, 2009.
  2. Briganti A, et al. Peyronie's disease: A review. Current Opinion in Urology. 2003;13:417.

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July 18, 2009

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