Cavernous sclerosis occurs more often in men and may be related to traumatic factors, genetic factors, other factors and so on. 1. Traumatic factors: most scholars now believe that the triggering factor of the disease is trauma, as a result of injury to the erect penis caused by other forces that cause it to bend. For example, due to excessive masturbation, riding injuries and so on. 2. Genetic factors: not all men develop penile rigidity after penile injury, only some of them are sensitive to injury and have specific genes of these susceptible people, which are related to genetic factors. 3. Other factors: may also be related to chronic infections, hypertension, atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular inflammation, serotonin abnormalities in the body. Patients with cavernous sclerosis are advised to seek prompt medical attention, follow the doctor’s instructions for further examination, clarify the cause with the help of the doctor, and carry out targeted treatment or therapy.