The sneaky condition that can make your penis shrink — and that’s not the worst of it
NY Post
Talk about a sore subject for men.
A little-known condition that can lead to penile shrinkage and a host of other undesirable symptoms is in the spotlight thanks to HBO’s newest crime drama, “DTF St. Louis.”
David Harbour’s character, Floyd, suffers from Peyronie’s disease (PD). Believed to affect 1 in 10 men, PD is characterized by the formation of fibrous scar tissue or plaque under the skin of the penis.
This scarring causes the penis to curve, resulting in painful erections and even a shrinking or shortening of the phallus when erect.
While curvature in the penis is not necessarily cause for concern, the bend can be extreme and excruciating for PD sufferers.
Each side of the penis has a spongelike tube that features many tiny blood vessels, per the Mayo Clinic.
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