Do you have a micropenis and what can you do?

Medical literature explains a micropenis is a very small penis that has a stretched flaccid length of under two centimeters on a newborn male and under four centimeters for an adult.

Not all doctors totally agree with this definition and have different view points. The problem is discovered at birth as the penis, scrotum, and perineum are completely formed so there is reason for doubt of the size. This condition is seen in around 0.6% of males.

The roots of the micropenis condition

This problem is thought be caused form a low production of androgen while in the womb.

The male baby does not receive adequate amounts of androgen so the penis cannot grow to average size.

Other potential causes are an inability for the fetus to make hormones (testosterone and dihydrotestosterone), not enough stimulation of the pituitary gland, or inherited deficiency of growth hormone.

The cause is not important but the impact is very powerful to the self esteem and self image of any male. A man with this condition can still father children; however, sexual intercourse is not easy. Just trying to urinate in a standing position is difficult for a male with a micropenis.

Possible treatments for micropenis

There are treatments available for micropenis. One such method is to supplement the body’s own production of hormone while still in infancy. There a quite a few surgical techniques that will enlarge the penis but they are only used rarely as the results are not adequate.

The most popular and effective method to treat this condition is via penis traction devices that will enlarge the penis naturally instead of using surgical methods that are often artificial.

Warning: do not try to treat yourself for the condition. Before trying any method you should speak with an Urologist to discuss your problem. You should also look at all alternatives before doing something that cannot be taken back. If you are not sure if you have a micropenis, you should talk with a general practitioner that will be able to let you know if your penis is normal or provide you information for a specialist.

If you just have a small penis and want to naturally enlarge your penis, you can try penis enlargement devices and exercises. This solution was created to allow men to increase the size of the penis in their home without the use of hazardous products such as pumps or pills. Penis enlargement devices are more than likely the safest ways increase the length and girth of your penis naturally while flaccid and erect.