Contents:
- Medical Video: 3 Best Positions For Guys With Small Penises
- The best way to measure a penis
- What is a micropenis?
- What causes men to have small dicks?
- How do doctors diagnose micropenises?
- What is the impact if you have a small penis?
- How to deal with a small penis?
Medical Video: 3 Best Positions For Guys With Small Penises
Penis size continues to be a debate among the Adam. Although the exact numbers are still being sought by experts, the average size of an adult Indonesian male penis agreed to is 12 centimeters when erect with a deviation of plus / minus 1.5 cm. Even so, there are a handful of people who have an abnormally small penis called a micropenis. What caused it?
The best way to measure a penis
Reporting from WebMD, the most appropriate and accurate way to measure a penis is not done during an erection, but when it withers away. This technique is called SPL (Stretched Penis Length). The SPL method is the most reliable penis measurement.
First, slowly stretch the penis "withered" as far as you can. Then, attach an elastic ruler or meter cord starting from the base of the pubic bone to the tip of the penis head to measure the length. Don't just measure from the intersection of the penis and testicles to get accurate numbers.
Your SPL score is a number that you can 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 size of the penis during erection.
If you get a 12 centimeter number with a range of plus / minus 1.5 cm, you are still normal. If you find that your number is smaller than this, you might have a micropenis. Relax, you are not alone. Although rare, reported from News Medical, 1 in 200 born men have a dwarf penis.
What is a micropenis?
The micropenis describes the length of the wilting penis stretch below the average, less than 2.5 standard deviation (SD) from the SPL measurement. Generally, micropenises refer to the physical penis which is visually normal but has a short penile shaft.
What causes men to have small dicks?
Most cases of small penises come from secondary causes such as being overweight or obese. The accumulation of fat layer and skin in the area of the waist down can make the penis length covered by the stomach so that it looks small when viewed from above. Even though it might actually be your normal size penis according to the SPL score. This condition is calledburied penis, or buried penis.
In addition, a small penis can also be caused by a condition calledinconspicuous penis aka hidden penis. This condition makes it difficult to distinguish where the testicles end and the base of the penis begins, because the testicles are connected to the bottom of the penis, causing the penis to be pulled inward.
The two conditions above are more commonly found than the cause of the actual small penis, which is a genetic disorder. The penis begins to develop in the uterus when the fetus is 8 weeks to 12 years old. During the second and third trimesters, male sex hormones will make the penis grow to its normal length. In general, a baby boy is born with a penis length of between 2.8 and 4.2 centimeters in length around 0.9 to 1.3 centimeters.
However, the factors that interfere with hormone production and the performance of hormones during the womb - such as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism or lack of testosterone - will dwarf penis growth. Babies born with a micropenis have a penis as long as more or less1.9 centimeters.
How do doctors diagnose micropenises?
Doctors diagnose micropenis in babies with physical examination. Then, they will refer patients to other specialists such as:
- Child urologist, who handles 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 a man stressed and insecure, and may even cause depression.
Some men who have a micropenis are also reported to have low sperm counts that 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 more optimal penis growth. However, this method must also consider:
- Baby's age, general health, and medical history.
- How severe is the condition of the micropenis.
- The body's reaction to certain medications and medical procedures.
- Parents' wishes and expectations.
Hormone therapy is reported to help boys and young men reach normal penis size when they grow up later. They also reported having normal sexual activity.
In cases where a person is unresponsive to hormone therapy, penis enlargement surgery through the surgical route is the last step for young men and adults. The operation is done by implanting silicone implants under the skin tissue in order to increase the length and thickness of the penis.
Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons and possible side effects of all existing treatment procedures.
