Anatomically, the penis does not contain bone structure; It consists of two cavernous bodies, structures that provide erection with blood filling, and a spongy body that contains the urinary canal (urethra). Depending on the magnitude of the trauma, the spongy body is damaged at the same time and urinary tract injury (rupture) may occur.
If you get a hard blow to your penis, you will need to go to the emergency room immediately if the following symptoms occur: cracking sound, swelling, sudden loss of erection, severe pain, dark bruising, bent penis, straining to urinate, bleeding from the penis.
The most common cause of penile fracture is positions during sexual intercourse.
As the penis can be bent sharply during penetration, fracture may occur. Positions where women are on top create more danger. Congenital or subsequent curvature of the penis causes strain on the penis during intercourse, increasing the possibility of penile fracture. Masturbation is also a common cause. Falling etc. a mishap can also cause damage to the erect penis.
If left untreated, your penis may be permanently damaged.
Penile fractures often require surgery. The surgeon will use stitches to close the tear in the tunica albuginea and corpus cavernosum. Tissues torn or injured during surgery are repaired, if there is vascular injury, vascular anastomosis with microsurgery may be required.
After surgery, you usually have to stay in the hospital for one to three days. Your doctor will give you painkillers and antibiotics. It will take months for the fracture to heal completely, you should not have sexual intercourse for at least a month after the surgery. It is most common in the ages of 35-40.
Sources: Op. Dr. Murad Celtik, Healthline
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