Small Penis Size: Treatment, Procedure, Cost and Side Effects

Research has shown that the average size of a penis varies between 4.7 to 6.3 inches. So when a penis is somewhat smaller than this length, it is designated as a small penis. This may appear as a single disorder or may also be associated with a thin penis.

A person having a penis shorter than that length is eligible to receive treatment provided he is fit enough to receive medication or to undergo surgery. A person is eligible for hormone therapy only if the doctor is satisfied that the organ will respond to treatment.

This is determined by giving a person seeking treatment hormone therapy for a period of 3 months and monitoring whether there is an increase in the size of his penis. Penis lengthening surgeries are performed only when other medications have failed to produce any results.

The various medical conditions which may result in a man having a small penis are hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, hyperogonatrophic hypogonadism, partial androgen insensitivity, deficiency of growth hormone and thyroid hormone, idiopathic small phallus and chordee. Penis enlarging surgery is undertaken when proper results are not achieved by using medicines.

The very first symptom of a micropenis is less than expected length of penis at the time of infancy. If a baby boy’s penis measures less than 1.9cm or 0.75 inches, it is the primary symptom. The average penile length of a newborn is 3.5 cm or 1.4 inches.

The test for micropenis is done if the length of the penis is 2.5 below the standard deviation of the average length. To check for micropenis in adults, it is defined as the one which is 3⅔ inches or less.

Usual cause of micropenis is fetal testosterone deficiency. There can be a variety of reasons behind this. The most common reason behind this is hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is a condition in which the hypothalamus fails to produce hormones that stimulate testosterone production. This is necessary for normal maturation.

1. Hormone Therapy :

   When hormones are administered in the form of injections or skin patches or oral tablets, the concentration of hormones in blood naturally increases. The hormones bind to the androgen receptors of the penis and cause certain changes in the tissues of the penis.

   This causes the multiplication of penile tissues and leads to further growth. The penis grows in size if there is continuous multiplication of the penile tissues. This process generally continues for a year and typically stops after the penis acquires a normal size.

   The various types of hormone therapy are Replacement of the testosterone hormone , growth hormone therapy, IGF-1 therapy, DHT therapy and gonadotrophin therapy

   • Replacement of the testosterone hormone is one of the most common treatments for penis enlargement.
   • DHT therapy is a hormone therapy that is good for people who have not responded to other treatments.
   • Growth hormone therapy, IGF-1 therapy, and gonadotrophin therapy are other types of hormone therapies.

   After administering the hormone therapy, if the penis grows for about 1.25 cm in 3 months, it is understood that the penis has the capacity to grow further. Then only is this treatment continued.

2. Penis Enlargement Surgery

   The three types of penis enlarging surgeries are penis lengthening surgery, penis girth increasing surgery, and chordee correction. Penis enlargement surgery is undertaken when medication has not produced any tangible results.

   A penile lengthening surgery helps to increase the non-erect length of the penis and the erect length to some extent. The benefits vary from person to people but normally the average length gained is about 4cms.

   The ligament dividing the internal part of the penis is divided and a muscle technique is also used to ensure that this surgery is viable in the long run. If the area above the penis is too full or masks the full length of the penile shaft, a liposuction is generally recommended.

A person who has responded well to hormonal therapy and his penis size has increased considerably is not eligible for penis lengthening surgery. Furthermore, a person is eligible for hormonal treatment only after the doctor decides that the person will benefit from hormonal therapy.

The side-effects of DHT treatment may include dry skin, changes in the bowel habit, muscle pain, increased thirst, high blood pressure, stomach upset, loss of appetite, weight loss, increased urination and unusual taste in the mouth.

The penis lengthening surgery may have a number of side effects. Some of these include: infections, nerve damage, difficulty in getting an erection and reduced sensitivity. The most dangerous effect is that scarring can leave a penis shorter than what it was originally.

Penis-lengthening surgery may cost anything in between Rs 2.2 lakhs and Rs 6.2 lakhs in India. Gonadotrophic hormone injections can be obtained in India within the price range of Rs 175 – Rs 1000. Treatment with growth hormones generally will cost something around Rs 200000 in India.

Incorporating foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin A , vitamin D, thiamine, zinc and magnesium will provide energy to the body required for naturally enlarging the person.

Two exercises that help to increase the size of penis are hot cloth warm up and the jelq method for enlargement of penis. Other exercises that can help to increase the size of a penis are thumb stretcher, backward puller, opposite stretch, kegel and the rotating stretch.

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The average flaccid or pendulous penis is 9.16cm in length and the average size of an erected penis is 13.12cm or 5.16 inches long. The proportional girth measurements of 9.31 cm or 3.66 inches for a slack penis is 11.66 cm or 4.59 inches for an erect penis.