{"id":3199,"date":"2020-04-27T19:52:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T19:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/peyronies\/?page_id=3199"},"modified":"2023-08-09T13:59:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T17:59:14","slug":"75-year-old-penile-narrowing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/peyronies\/real-stories\/75-year-old-penile-narrowing\/","title":{"rendered":"75-year-old with Penile Narrowing and Curvature Treated with Interferon – Real Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

75-year-old Man with Penis Narrowing and Curvature Treated with Interferon at New York  Urology Specialists<\/h1>\n

by Alex Shteynshlyuger MD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n


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Real Stories. Real Patients.<\/u><\/h2>\n

Please note:<\/strong>  <\/u>Names and age have been changed to protect patient privacy.<\/u>  Treatment success varies. Not every patient experiences benefits from treatment.  Please talk to your doctor.  This is for informational\/educational purposes and is not intended to replace a patient-doctor relationship.<\/p>\n

Only your doctor can advise you on a course of treatment that is appropriate for your needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peyronies Treatment: 75-year-old Man Treated at New York Urology Specialists<\/h2>\n

DY is a 75-year-old man with penile curvature<\/strong> that he noticed about 1 year ago. He noticed a lump in his penis<\/a><\/strong> 2 years ago.  The patient reports no history of trauma.  No pain with erections. The patient reports no significant change in penile curvature over the past 6 months.  The patient has no significant difficulty with penetration but the curvature bothers him to a great extent.  The patient was treated with Gainswave shockwave therapy<\/a><\/strong> to the penis and platelet-rich plasma injections in the penis; neither treatment provided any benefit.  The patient also complains of penile narrowing<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A physical exam<\/strong> revealed a palpable plaque in the midshaft of the penis.<\/p>\n

Peyronie’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ)<\/a><\/strong> score = 11.  SHIM score of 17.  Erection Hardness score of 3. <\/p>\n

\"\"Follow-up Appointment – 1 month<\/h2>\n

The patient was evaluated. Blood work revealed normal testosterone<\/strong> and elevated LDL. <\/p>\n

Penile Doppler ultrasound<\/a><\/strong> revealed compensated vascular insufficiency<\/strong> and no evidence of veno-occlusive insufficiency.  Injection of Trimix<\/strong> resulted in >80% erection.  <\/p>\n

Measurements were performed with the penis fully erect<\/a><\/strong> (>80% erection): 50-degree dorsal curvature (up) 6<\/strong> cm below the corona.  Moderate hourglass (waist) appearance<\/a><\/strong> was noted.<\/p>\n

The patient was offered tadalafil daily to improve his erection quality.<\/p>\n

The patient was advised of the following treatment options for Peyronies disease<\/a><\/strong> available to him:  observation, penile traction therapy<\/a>, injections with Xiaflex<\/a><\/strong>, verapamil<\/a><\/strong>, or interferon<\/a> (interferon is no longer available in the US as of 2022)<\/strong>.  Surgical treatment options, including penile plication<\/a><\/strong> and a penile implant<\/a>, <\/strong>were discussed.  The relative risks and benefits of each treatment approach were discussed. <\/p>\n

The patient chose to start treatment with penile traction therapy.  He was concerned about the side effects of Xiaflex and chose to try Interferon injections.<\/p>\n

Follow-up Appointment – 2 month<\/h2>\n

The patient started using a penile traction device<\/strong>. He started treatment with Interferon injections with penile block. He felt that Cialis had helped him with erections but experienced headaches. Tadalafil (Cialis) was changed to sildenafil.<\/p>\n

Follow-up Appointment – 6 months<\/h2>\n

The patient had received 6 injections of interferon<\/strong> while using penile traction therapy.  He feels that there is a significant improvement in the curvature.  <\/strong>He reported good erections with sildenafil and no side effects.<\/p>\n

Artificial erection was performed and measurements were obtained. His curvature has improved from 50 degrees to 35 degrees<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The patient had a persistent hourglass appearance (narrowing of the penis). Treatment options for hourglass appearance, which include plaque excision or penile implant, were explained to the patient.  The patient was satisfied with the results of treatment with interferon<\/strong> and did not want to pursue surgical treatment to address the hourglass appearance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Where to Get Peyronie’s Treatment in NYC?<\/h2>\n

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer treatment for men with Peyronie’s disease.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Call\/text today: 1-646-663-4050<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong> or <\/span>make an appointment<\/span><\/a> online.  <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We treat sexual and erection problems<\/a><\/strong> and Peyronie’s disease.  We offer comprehensive STD testing<\/a><\/strong> for infections.  We treat penile problems in men<\/a><\/strong>, including phimosis, balanitis, penile irritation, and penile redness. We perform a no-scalpel vasectomy<\/strong>, vasectomy reversal, cosmetic circumcision<\/strong><\/a>, circumcision revision<\/a><\/strong>, and penile frenuloplasty. We offer confidential<\/strong> appointments.<\/p>\n

Our appointment costs<\/a> are affordable with or without insurance<\/strong>.  Low-cost<\/strong> Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) are available to our patients.  We offer free insurance verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Read Real Stories of Men who Underwent Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease at New York Urology Specialists.<\/a><\/h2>\n

Read RealStories<\/strong>: 67-year-old man with dorsal curvature<\/a> <\/strong>and ED after the use of Trimix injections.<\/p>\n

Read RealStories<\/strong>: 53-year-old man with 45-degree dorsal curvature and pain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Read RealStories<\/strong>: 58-year-old man with penile shortening and narrowing<\/a><\/strong> after prostate cancer treatment treated with a penile implant and grafting.<\/p>\n

Read RealStories<\/strong>: 47-year-old man with penile shortening, narrowing and curvature<\/a> treated with Xiaflex and plaque excision<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost of Treatment and Insurance<\/h2>\n

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men<\/strong><\/a>. Our prices are low<\/strong> for patients without insurance<\/strong><\/span> and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs. <\/p>\n

We accept many health insurance plans.<\/strong>  We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits<\/strong> and to provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage.  Financing options<\/a> <\/strong>and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.<\/p>\n

Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease?<\/h2>\n