Penis Disorder Treatment
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- Q What is hypospadias?
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The most common genital abnormality seen by pediatric urologists are hypospadias abnormalities. In this condition the urethral opening is not at the tip of the penis but further down on the ventral surface (that is, between the head of the penis... Full Answer
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- Q Can penis-shortening result from surgery for Peyronie’s disease?
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Unfortunately, penile shortening of approximately one inch occurs in all surgeries to correct Peyronie’s disease. Other potential complications of penile straightening surgery are penile shortening, numbness of the penis, residual curvature and... Full Answer
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- Q What are endocrine disruptors?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyEndocrine disruptors are chemicals that alter the actions of hormones in our body, which can hurt us in two ways. First, they can block our hormones from acting as they normally would, and, second, they can act like hormones, triggering effects that may... Full Answer
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- Q What treatment options are available for erectile dysfunction?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have erectile dysfunction, low testosterone may be the problem. To find out more about testosterone and erectile dysfunction, watch this video with Dr. Oz and urologist Dr. Harry Fisch. Full Answer
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- Q How can I best care for someone with a penis disorder?
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When caring for someone with a penis disorder, remember that these disorders may have both physical and psychological effects. If your child has a penis disorder, it's important to make sure your child gets the right medical treatment as soon as... Full Answer
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- Q How can surgery be used to treat penis disorders?
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In some cases, doctors may recommend one of several surgical procedures to treat penis disorders. If the disorder is caused by blood flow problems, surgery may be done to either block the blood flow (if it's draining from the penis too quickly) or... Full Answer
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- Q Is there a cure for penis disorders?
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There's no one cure that works for every penis disorder, but many conditions may be successfully treated, especially if diagnosed early. If a penis disorder is caused by an underlying medical condition, sometimes treating that condition will get rid of... Full Answer
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- Q Are there alternative treatments for penis disorders?
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There are many alternative treatments that may be used to treat a variety of penis disorders, although their effectiveness hasn't been proven. Some people claim that herbal supplements may be helpful - for example, some recommend Korean red ginseng,... Full Answer
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- Q Can hormone therapy be used to treat penis disorders?
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Hormone therapy may be used to treat some cases of penis disorders that are caused by low hormone levels. Several genetic conditions may lead to low levels of testosterone, which can lead to erection problems. In those cases, testosterone supplements -... Full Answer
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- Q How do medications treat penis disorders?
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There are several different medications that may be used to treat penis disorders. For infections or certain sexually transmitted diseases, antibiotics or antifungal medications may be taken by mouth or applied topically to the penis. Topical drugs may... Full Answer
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