the rupture occurs.
Penile fractures happen only when you have an erection. When you’re soft, the pressure inside your penis is low, so it’s more able to bend and withstand unexpected forces.
A penis fracture requires urgent medical attention. A penis fracture can usually be diagnosed with a physical exam. A prompt surgical repair is also typically recommended. If left untreated, a penis fracture may result in deformity of the penis or the inability to have or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction).
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So what do you need to do if you have one?
First, the doctors at the ER can confirm your penile fracture through a clinical exam and also by tests like a urethrogram, an MRI scan, or a cavernosogram, which is an X-ray of the penis.
Occasionally, you may need a cystoscopy—a procedure in which a hollow tube equipped with a lens can look directly inside your urethra—to determine whether it’s actually torn.
You’ll usually require surgery to repair the tear in your penile tissue. And it’s important that you go under the knife within 3 days of the injury. This isn’t a wait-and-see condition—if you put it off too long, you can raise your risk of complications down the line.