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Definition: What is a Micropenis?
A micropenis or microphallus is a functional penis that is under 2.5 centimeters at birth, for a full-term baby. The average size of a penis at birth is approximately 3.5 centimeters.
How big is a micropenis?
Having a penis one centimeter or more shorter at birth than the average is considered a micropenis. In most cases the shortened penis size can be corrected.
How many men have a congenital micropenis in the USA?
Being born with (congenital) a micropenis is considered a rare condition. The Journal of Urology reports an estimated 3 cases in every 20,000 men births in the United States.1
Many men confuse having a congenital micropenis with penile turtling (where penis may be hidden), being smaller than average, acquired micro-penis from an engorged suprapubic fat pad or Peyronie’s disease (where it appears curved, angled, or bent) or following a prostatectomy procedure and radiation treatments.
Morganstern Health has developed the breakthrough treatments to correct the conditions of a congenital micropenis, acquired micropenis, penile turtling, or Peyronie’s disease.
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Acquired Micropenis
What is acquired micropenis?
Unlike congenital micropenis which is seen at birth, acquired micropenis happens when one or more conditions occur that cause the penis to shrink, resulting in the penis becoming noticeably smaller.
Acquired micropenis is a far more common occurrence than congenital micropenis. This is particularly true when the affected patient started out smaller than average, meaning that any subsequent loss of length results in a smaller result more quickly.
What causes acquired micropenis?
The following are the most common causes of acquired micropenis:
Engorged Suprapubic Fat Pad
The most typical cause of acquired micropenis is an engorged suprapubic fat pad. The most common reason for an enlarged fat pad is weight gain, although genetic predisposition to a larger-than-average fat pad also plays a role in many cases.
An engorged fat pad can cause diminished size in even the slimmest of guys. An excessively large fat pad “buries” or conceals a piece of the penile shaft, giving the impression that it is smaller while it is both flaccid and erect.
An easy test to evaluate if your length is a result of an engorged fat pad is to press your hand against the base of your erect penis.
If your penis gets longer from this pressure at the base, you’re likely suffering effects from an enlarged fat pad.
Peyronie’s Disease
Fibrous plaques accumulate in the soft tissue of the penis, causing what’s known as “Peyronie’s disease”.
Since each penis has a limited amount of space, Peyronie’s plaques cause the volume to become disturbed, resulting in symptoms like diminished length and/or a prominent curve when erect.
The phallus that emerges from this reduction may resemble a congenital micropenis in measured length.
Post-Prostatectomy Shrinkage
Many men experience a reduction in penile size after having part or all of their prostate removed due to cancer-related problems.
The accessible blood supply for the penis is frequently disrupted by this technique (and any following radiation treatments), occasionally resulting in a size that is similar to a micropenis in both flaccid and erect states.
Penile Turtling
The sympathetic nervous system of the human body controls penile turtling.
When the tissue comes into touch with colder temperatures (like a swimming pool) or the man experiences anxiety (like undressing in front of someone), it frequently reacts by making the penis draw inward.
Less Than Average Endowment
Men who identify as having a micropenis when they are fully erect and measure between 3.5″ and 5″ may be doing so because they are comparing their pictures to those of men online who have considerably higher endowments.
Clinically speaking, a smaller than usual endowment does not indicate a micropenis diagnosis, but for some men, it might be a cause of diminished confidence.
Micropenis Treatments
Treatment options vary and have been researched for effectiveness.
Which is the best treatment option to correct micropenis syndrome?
The best treatment option for micropenis disorder or syndrome is surgery. This treatment is supported by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
According to the Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology, surgery is a viable option for effective treatment.2 Enlarging the penis surgically results in permanent correction and resolves both sexual and urination issues.
At Morganstern Health many patients come to us looking for an enlargement of their birth penis which they have considered small from the beginning. These men want to gain enough size to hang down and feel confident with their partner(s).
Why is my flaccid size so small?
There is no correlation between a man’s flaccid and erect size. There is no formula that can be used to predict the length of an erect penis once the flaccid length is measured.
Proper measurement can be performed by an experienced urologist to determine whether you may have micro penile syndrome.
To gain size, there are two main treatment options:
- Instant enlargements (not permanent)
- Permanent surgical enlargements
Can you still get penile enlargement if you don’t have a micropenis?
Some men already have what is considered average or larger sized penises, yet want to extend their penis even longer or wider. If you are wanting to go from medium to large or large to XXL, the cosmetic urology team at Morganstern Health would love to have the chance to discuss options with you.
Micropenis Correction
Some men simply have the genetics resulting in a smaller than average penis size. We will discuss the best options to enhance inordinately small penises at birth which remain small into adulthood.
What exactly are micro penises and what is micro penile disorder? Morganstern Health provides the answers to correct or enlarge the size of a micropenis.
What Causes Micropenis?
This condition often results from abnormal testicular development. In many instances the penis simply did not grow in length as it should have in the first trimester of development in utero. There is often a reduced level of testosterone in men with this condition.
Common Complications and Functional Issues
Having a small penis at birth can present a number of issues. The obvious problem is a possible difficulty later in life with performing sexual intercourse. Other common problems occur with urination and fertility.
For these reasons medical professionals are terming the condition as micro penile disorder or micro penile syndrome. Research studies estimate that fewer than 1% of American men are born with this condition.1
Men that were born with micro penile syndrome often seek treatment and are glad to find out the condition can be permanently corrected. Our surgeons at Morganstern Health treat micro penile syndrome with permanent enlargement surgery.
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Micropenis Surgery
What can be done to enlarge a micropenis?
The best corrective solution is one that results in permanent growth and can be performed as outpatient. The procedure is called penis enlargement surgery, in which the penis is extended in length and widened at the same time.
Dr. Morganstern and the urology team can correct the condition by performing length and girth augmentation procedures simultaneously. In fact, he may be the only surgeon in the country who can increase both length and girth in the same operation.
References
1 Schonfeld WA, Beebe GW. Normal growth and variation in the male genitalia from birth to maturity. J Urol. 1942;48:759–777.
2 Aaronson IA. Micropenis: medical and surgical implications. Journal of Urology. 1994;152:4–14.
