Listen, gentlemen! Of course, the size doesn't matter. But when it comes to your health, the shape is really the case. A study of 1.5 million men at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas found that the risk of several cancers in a curved penis was significantly increased.
Size may not matter, but the shape does. (Source: g-stockstudio / iStock / GettyImages) This condition is called penile fibrosis (or, in medically lesser terms, called Peyronie disease), It is caused by the accumulation of scars. Tissue formed under the skin of the penis. This curve is obvious during erection and can be painful and make sexual behavior difficult, if not impossible.
This study observed patients with boronian disease compared with patients with erectile dysfunction. The results showed that Peyronie patients had a 40% increased risk of testicular and gastric cancer and a 29% increased risk of skin cancer. Due to increased risk, the Baylor team recommends monitoring patients with cancer.
"We think this is important because these conditions are largely taken for granted," said lead researcher Dr. Alexander Pastuszak. meeting. “Although they are important in the sexual and reproductive life cycle of these patients, linking them to these other diseases suggests that the development of these diseases in these men should be monitored.”
During the study, Pastuszak and His team also conducted genetic analysis of patients and his father - they all had Peyronie's - and concluded that both male genes put them at risk for melanoma, testicular cancer and prostate cancer.
At the time of publication of these findings at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Pastuszak mentioned a possible genetic link between Pyeronie and male cancer. . However, the study still needs to be translated into the clinical population.
Although the disease may have similar risk factors to cancer, not everyone is screening for cancer in Peyronie patients. According to "Newsweek" report, cancer researchThe British representative Emma Shields is one of the opponents. “Screening cancer is not always beneficial and harmful, so its essential screening programs are supported by strong evidence,” says Shields.
According to the Journal of Urology in Weill Cornell, between 0.5% and 13% of men in the United States may have Peroni disease - many people don't even know. If you or your partner finds that the penis is bent during sexy time, it is worth getting the advice of a health professional.
As far as treatment is concerned, the Urology Care Foundation evaluates the case of Peyronie's disease disappearing without treatment. For most people, choices include oral medications, penile injections and surgery - especially those who are struggling to have sex because of this problem. Of course, when it comes to penis, all options should be discussed with professionals.
What do you think?
Do you believe this new study is valuable for men's health? Will you find a curve in the penis that e is amazing or normal? What are some other interesting health surveys you have read recently? Please let us know in the comments section.
