Hello

[UK1965]

I found this forum last weekend, after feeling alone and unsupported for many months.  I've read and learned a lot already from the archive of posts, so thanks to current and past members.

I was diagnosed with BPH three years ago. Finasteride was prescribed March 2023, which caused loss of libido and ED.  In January 2024, I stopped taking it for about 5 months - I wanted my sex life back! Libido , erections and my sex life resumed, but nocturia was so bad, I started taking finasteride again.  Low libido and ED ever since.  

About 2 months after a flexi cystoscopy in May 2024, I felt a lump near the base of my penis, which seemed like it was inside my urethra.  Some weeks after that, I became aware of a downward curvature of about 30 degrees.  I saw a urologist in February 2025.  No physical exam,  but he asked me to take photos of my erect penis and bring them along to the consultation. I showed him the photos and he confirmed Peyronies Disease.

He recommended VED, but it was over 6 months before I was given an appointment with someone who was essentially a sales rep for SomaCorrect. I've been using the pump for nearly 8 weeks now.

The sales rep also encouraged me to use a Restorex, but there's only so much money in the bank and time in the day.  I've been advised to use the pump for six months.

Last week I had the first spontaneous erection in the middle of the night for a long long time, so the pump seems to be having an effect.  

From what I've read on this forum, it's difficult to know whether simultaneous use of the Restorex would be a good investment.  It does look like a mediaeval torture device, which puts me off slightly.

If anyone has experience of using both, it would be good to hear from you.  Thanks.

[Ukguy1234]

I was also taking finasteride for a while before my lumps and curve started showing up. Some doctors claim there is no direct link but considering the drug reduces a hormone called DHT, which is directly responsible for keeping penile tissue healthy, I find it increasingly hard to believe.

If I were you, I would definitely stop taking it and seek an alternative medication for the BPH if you can.

As for the effectiveness of Restorex, it would realistically require daily commitment for about a year, for a chance at a small improvement. In my opinion, the results that the manufacturer claims can be achieved are blown way out of proportion but beyond surgery, it is probably one of the better, alternative options available to men right now.

VEDs from what I have seen on here do nothing for curvature.

[UK1965]

If I were you, I would definitely stop taking it and seek an alternative medication for the BPH if you can.

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VEDs from what I have seen on here do nothing for curvature.


Thanks for your reply.

As I'm expecting Finasteride won't be needed post-TURP, which is imminent, I'll continue for the next couple of weeks.

It'surprising that both VED and traction are the main non-surgical options for Peyronies Disease, despite patchy evidence of success.  I'll keep reading the Restorex related posts here before deciding whether to invest.