Micropenis, also known as the ‘small-sized penis’ is a condition diagnosed when a man has a usually small sized penis, smaller than the normal size of the human penis (less than 2.5 standard deviations). The size is generally calculated from the pubic bone to the glans (in circumference).
There can be many reasons behind a small-sized penis such as:
- Hormonal abnormalities
- Low testosterone levels
- Hormonal imbalance
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Testicular disorders
- Structural anomaly
- Abnormal Hypothalamic / pituitary function
- Genetic disorders
Diagnosis and Treatment
The condition of Micropenis can be easily identified within infancy. A small sized penis can result in various mental and emotional states such as depression, self-esteem issues, lack of self-confidence, etc. Treatments will be recommended keeping several factors in mind such as age, family history, psychological condition, etc.
Some of the treatments to induce penile growth and increase the size of a small-sized penis are:
- Injections
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy
- Hormonal Treatments
- Surgery (mostly in adults)
- Implants
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