Table of contents:
- The most precise way to measure the penis
- What is a micropenis?
- What causes men to have a small penis?
- How do doctors diagnose micropenis?
- What is the impact if you have a small penis?
- How to deal with a small penis?
The size of the penis continues to be the debate of the Adam Although the exact number is still being sought by experts, the agreed average size of an adult male Indonesian penis is 12 centimeters when erect with a deviation of plus / minus 1.5 cm. Even so, there are a handful of people who have abnormally small penises called micropenis. What caused it?
The most precise way to measure the penis
Reporting from WebMD, the most precise and accurate way to measure the penis is not done when it is erect, but when it is withered. This technique is called the SPL (Stretched Penis Length). The SPL method is the most reliable measurement of the penis.
First of all, slowly stretch the "withered" penis as far as you can. Then, attach an elastic ruler or tape measure starting from the base of the pubic bone to the tip of the head of the penis to measure the length. Don't just measure from the junction of the penis and testicles to get an accurate number.
Your SPL score is the number you get from the base of the pubic bone to the tip of the stretched head of the penis. The greater the SPL number, the longer the penis will be when erect.
If you get the number 12 centimeters with a plus / minus 1.5 cm range, you are still considered normal. If you find that your number is smaller than this, you probably have a micropenis. Relax, you are not alone. Although rare, reported by News Medical, 1 in 200 men are born to have a dwarf penis.
What is a micropenis?
Micropenis described the length of the penile wilt stretch that was below mean, less than 2.5 standard deviation (SD) of the SPL measurement. Generally, micropenis refers to a physical penis that appears normal to the eye but has a short penis shaft.
What causes men to have a small penis?
Most cases of small penises come from secondary causes such as being overweight or obese. The accumulation of layers of fat and skin in the lower waist area can make the length of the penis covered by the stomach so that it appears small when viewed from above. In fact, maybe your penis is a normal size according to the SPL score. This condition is called buried penis , or buried penis.
Apart from that, a small penis can also be caused by a condition called inconspicuous penis aka hidden penis. This condition makes it difficult to distinguish where the tip of the testicles ends and the base of the penis begins, because the testicles connect to the bottom of the penis causing the penis to be pulled inward.
The two conditions above are more common than the real cause of a small penis, which is a genetic disorder. The penis begins to develop in the uterus when the fetus is 8 to 12 weeks old. During the second and third trimesters, male sex hormones will cause the penis to grow to its normal length. In general, male babies are born with a penis between 2.8 and 4.2 centimeters in length and 0.9 to 1.3 centimeters in circumference.
However, factors that interfere with hormone production and hormone performance during pregnancy - such as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, aka testosterone deficiency - will stunt penis growth. Babies born with micropenis have a penis that is approximately 1.9 centimeters long.
How do doctors diagnose micropenis?
Doctors diagnose micropenis in babies by physical examination. Then, they will refer the patient to other specialists such as:
- Pediatric urologist, who deals with urinary and male genital tract problems.
- Pediatric endocrinologist, who deals with problems related to child hormone disorders.
What is the impact if you have a small penis?
Having a small penis can cause several problems, including difficulty urinating and having sexual intercourse. Psychologically, micropenis can make men stressed and insecure, possibly even causing depression.
Some men who have micropenis are also reported to have low sperm counts which can affect their fertility.
How to deal with a small penis?
If the micropenis is diagnosed as a result of a growth hormone or testosterone deficiency, the doctor will recommend hormone therapy to facilitate optimal penis growth. However, this method should also consider:
- Age of the baby, general health, and medical history.
- How severe is the micropenis.
- The body's reaction to certain medications and medical procedures.
- Parents' wishes and hopes.
Hormone therapy is reported to help boys and boys achieve normal penis size when they grow up. They also reported having normal sexual activity.
In cases where a person is unresponsive to hormone therapy, surgical enlargement of the penis through the surgical route is the last step for both boys and adults. The surgery is performed by implanting a silicone implant under the skin tissue to increase the length and thickness of the penis.
Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons as well as the possible side effects of all existing treatment procedures.
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