Can you really break your penis?

A penile fracture is a rare and dangerous injury that can occur during intercourse. It must be understood that this is not the same as a bone fracture, a rupture occurs in two areas of the penis responsible for erection: in the cavernous body and the membrane of the penis.

Because the injury causes lasting damage to a man's sexual and urinary functions, it's important to seek immediate medical attention.

Signs of fracture

A penis fracture can occur during sex and is an extremely painful injury that usually occurs in the lower two-thirds of the reproductive organ.

Symptoms of a penis fracture include:

• bleeding from the penis
• dark bruising on the shaft of the penis
• problems urinating
• an audible pop or pop
• sudden loss of erection
• minimal to severe pain

At the same time, studies show that some of these symptoms, which are not accompanied by a popping sound or rapid loss of erection, are usually due to another type of injury.

A penile fracture often results in what doctors call "eggplant deformity" when it looks purple and swollen. Rarer symptoms of such an injury include swelling of the scrotum and blood in the urine.

Other conditions with symptoms similar to a penile fracture include torn veins and arteries in an erect penis, and torn ligaments. The doctor can visually determine what kind of injury has occurred.

Causes of fracture

The male genital organ incorporates a spongy tissue called the cavernous body. During an erection, blood is concentrated in this area. When the penis is tight, excessive bending force can cause one or both sides of the corpus cavernosum to break.

A penis fracture usually occurs only when a man's penis is tense and in a straightened state. A flaccid penis is hard to break, because the cavernous body is relaxed, and the male organ itself is very elastic.

Statistically, the majority of penile fractures in the United States occur during intercourse. Most often, a man is injured when, during frictions, he hits the pubic bone or perineum of his partner, and this leads to a rupture of the cavernous body. You can read more about it here: Penis Fracture Sad Records of 2019

Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to have hard sex to get a fracture, this can happen during normal intercourse simply by inattention, especially in doggy-style positions, standing and when the partner is on top.

Injury to the penis also often occurs under the following circumstances:

• rolling over in bed on an erect penis
• a blow to a straight penis with an object or a piece of furniture or furniture (for example, during sex in the bathroom)
• falling on the penis
• exercises with bending the erect penis in order to increase its size (read more on the Internet nuping)

When to see a doctor

If you suspect you have a penile fracture, see your doctor immediately. In medicine, such an injury is considered a urological emergency because it can permanently affect a man's sexual and urinary functions.

Most men seek treatment in the emergency room. The sooner you see a doctor, the more chances for a full recovery.

Diagnosis

A penile fracture is diagnosed when examining a patient. You will need to take an x-ray. In addition, the doctor may use an ultrasound machine, which uses sound waves to detect abnormalities and determine the exact area of damage to the penis.

Alternatively, if a tear cannot be identified by ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used instead.

Penile fracture treatment

Pain and swelling are reduced by taking certain medications. Treatment of a penile fracture, depending on the degree of damage, can occur both at home and in a hospital when surgery is required.

Home treatments include:

• applying cloth-wrapped ice packs for 10 minutes (at a time) to reduce swelling
• using a bladder catheter
• taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as like ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling
• doctors also recommend occasionally wrapping the penis or wearing splints to position the penis in a way that relieves pressure

Unfortunately, the use of home procedures alone causes frequent complications.For example, pain during erection, incorrect penis angle and inability to achieve an erection.

As a result, most physicians recommend surgical repair and treatment. According to research, surgery leads to better outcomes for men with penile fractures. Surgical treatment may vary depending on the nature of the injury:

• removing a hematoma or collection of blood due to a fracture
• stopping the bleeding of any broken blood vessels
• repairing any cuts or lacerations on the penis
• repair of a damaged urethra

In a fracture surgery, the doctor will make an incision in the skin of the penis to access the damaged area and stitch it up.

In the event that a man for some reason does not seek medical help, then he puts himself at great risk, it is quite possible that in the future he will not be able to experience an erection, and the deformation of the penis will be permanent.

An untreated penis fracture can also lead to a problem maintaining an erection, which is known as erectile dysfunction.

Care and restoration of sexual function

The success of recovery after a penile fracture usually depends on the severity of the injury. While most men will be able to return home after the surgical procedure, their doctor will usually advise them to abstain from sexual activity for at least 1 month to allow the surgical site to heal.

In rare cases where it is difficult for a man to avoid an erection during the recovery period, medications may be prescribed to reduce the likelihood of an erection, such as sedatives or hormones.

Surgical treatment of a penile fracture is extremely important so that a man can return to his normal life.