There are a number of symptoms which may indicate Peyronie's Disease. Sometimes symptoms appear suddenly but sometimes they develop very gradually over an extended period of time. You may be experiencing some or all of the following:
Significant bend in the penis (curvature): Peyronie's Disease often causes a noticeable curvature of the penis. You may notice that your penis is bending towards one side or curving upwards or downwards.
Lumps or bands of scar tissue: Scar tissue, known as plaque, can be felt under the skin of the penis as a hard lump or band.
Penile pain: Peyronie's Disease can cause penile pain which may happen with or without an erection. Some sufferers may experience more pain than others. Pain during erections usually improves within a couple of years.
Erection problems: It is common for men with Peyronie's Disease to experience getting or maintaining an erection (also known as erectile dysfunction). However it is not uncommon for a man to experience erectile dysfunction before the beginning of Peyronie's Disease symptoms.
Shortening of the penis: You may find that your penis becomes shorter as a result of Peyronie's Disease.
Other penile deformity: Peyronie's Disease can also be responsible for other penile deformities, such as indentations, narrowing or the penis may even take on an ‘hourglass’ shape when in an erect state.