Penile traction therapy (PTT) plays a role as a non-surgical treatment option for Peyronie's disease (PD) NICE CKS. It involves stretching the penis to improve penile length and curvature Avant et al. 2019. PTT can be considered for use in both the acute and chronic phases of the disease Pinkhasov et al. 2025. It is regarded as a conservative management strategy for PD Cowper et al. 2019.
Regarding its effectiveness, studies suggest that PTT can lead to improvements in penile curvature and length Avant et al. 2019. It may also contribute to a reduction in pain associated with Peyronie's disease Cowper et al. 2019. Overall, PTT is generally considered a safe and effective non-surgical option for managing PD Pinkhasov et al. 2025. Reviews indicate that consistent use of PTT can result in significant improvements in penile curvature and length Cowper et al. 2019.
Key References
- CKS - Erectile dysfunction
- CKS - Balanitis
- CG97 - Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: management
- (Avant et al., 2019): Penile Traction Therapy and Vacuum Erection Devices in Peyronie's Disease.
- (Cowper et al., 2019): Penile Stretching as a Treatment for Peyronie's Disease: A Review.
- (Pinkhasov et al., 2025): Contemporary nonsurgical management of Peyronie's disease.