Size does matter; at least it does to most guys when it comes to the length and\/or girth of their penis. The truth is, penis size varies among men and is influenced primarily by ethnic background. Since you can\u2019t change that factor, we will focus on what you can change as well as what works and what doesn\u2019t when it comes to stopping penis shrinkage as you age.<\/p>\n
Penis shrinkage occurs for several reasons as men age. As men get older, more and more plaque tends to accumulate in the arteries in the penis, which interferes with blood flow. Scar tissue (the protein collagen) also can build up in the fibrous sheathe that surrounds the chambers in the penis involved in erections. Blockages within these chambers can result in smaller erections. Aging is also characterized by muscle atrophy and a decline in testosterone, both of which can be associated with a slight decline in penis size.<\/p>\n
In men who are overweight, an accumulation of fat in the lower abdomen can make the penis appear to be smaller because the penile shaft is hidden in abdominal fat. Being overweight or obese also is associated with poor blood flow to the penis, which can contribute to an inability to obtain or maintain rigidity. Another change occurs with aging: around age 40, testicles begin to shrink.<\/p>\n
Radical prostatectomy results in penis shrinkage in about 70 percent of men who have the procedure. The amount of length men can lose after radical prostatectomy varies, although it averages about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) for a flaccid penis and about 1 inch (2.3 cm) when the penis is stretched.<\/p>\n
Three months after 31 men had a prostatectomy 71 percent of them experienced a reduction in the length of their penis: the reduction was 0.5 cm in seven men, 1.0 to 2.0 cm in 11 men, and more than 2.0 cm in four men. No change was reported in five men, and four men showed an increase in length of 0.5 to 1.0 cm.<\/p>\n
Two penile conditions are among the reasons why penis shrinkage happens. One is Peyronies disease<\/a>, in which an abnormal curvature of the penis can both shorten the penis slightly as well as cause a loss of girth. The other condition is congenital chordee<\/a>, a rare health issue in which excessive elasticity in a part of the penis causes the organ to bend and be slightly shorter.<\/p>\n Several medications are associated with penis shrinkage in some men. They include the following:<\/p>\n You should pay attention to your nighttime erections. Do you wake up hard? Do you experience erections during the night? These are indications that your penis is receiving decent blood flow and is functioning properly. With that good news, there are a few lifestyle habits you can adopt that can help prevent penis shrinkage, whether you are a healthy male or have undergone prostate cancer surgery. If you are in the latter category, also check out the post-surgical tips below.<\/p>\n After prostate cancer surgery, there are a few extra tips for preventing penis shrinkage.<\/p>\n You may experience a slight (about 0.5 inch) increase in penis size if you wear a weight attached to your penis for eight hours daily for six months. However, wearing such a weight also may result in broken blood vessels, torn tissue, and other problems. Therefore, you should consider the pros and cons of stretching your penis daily for six months.<\/p>\n Penile lengthening surgery is a radical move and requires a significant commitment from the men who undergo it. The procedure involves cutting the ligament that connects the penis to the pelvic bone (thus allowing about an inch more of the penile shaft to become visible outside the body). Post-surgery, men must wear a stretching device or weights on the penis daily for six months. This stretching practice helps prevent the ligament from reattaching.<\/p>\n Many men are not satisfied with the results of this procedure. For example, only 35 percent of 42 men in one study who had their ligament cut were happy with the end result.<\/p>\n A newer option is to partially disconnect the scrotum from the penile shaft. This may reveal more of the shaft, which in turn makes the penis look longer. This outpatient procedure may prove helpful for men whose scrotum attaches high on the penile shaft.<\/p>\n Men who choose to undergo penis lengthening surgery run the risk of various side effects, including nerve damage, infection, erectile dysfunction, and reduced penile sensitivity.<\/p>\n Several controversial procedures are available that can increase penile girth. Some involve injecting silicone or fat into the penis or the use of tissue grafts. Other girth-increasing options include injecting hyaluronic acid into the penis, which can be painful and temporary. That is, the penis may increase in girth for about 1.5 inches for up to 18 months. Injection of polymethylmethacrylate-based soft tissue fillers are another alternative to boost penis girth.<\/p>\n Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n Casavantes L et al. Penile girth enhancement with polymethylmethacrylate-based soft tissue fillers. Journal of Sexual Medicine<\/em><\/a> 2016 Sep; 13(9): 1414-22<\/p>\n Irwig MS. Persistent sexual side effects of finasteride: could they be permanent? Journal of Sexual Medicine<\/em><\/a> 2012 Nov; 9(11): 2927-32<\/p>\n Li C-Y et al. Penile suspensory ligament division for penile augmentation: indications and results. European Neurology<\/em><\/a> 2006; 49:729-33<\/p>\n Munding MD et al. Pilot study of changes in stretched penile length 3 months after radical retropubic prostatectomy. Urology<\/em><\/a> 2001 Oct; 58(4): 567-69<\/p>\n Savoie M et al. A prospective study measuring penile length in men treated with radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Journal of Urology<\/em><\/a> 2003 Apr; 169(4): 1462-64<\/p>\n Wu XJ et al. Dutasteride on benign prostatic hyperplasia: a meta-analysis on randomized clinical trials in 6460 patients. Urology<\/em><\/a> 2014 Mar; 83(3): 539-43<\/p>\n [from page https:\/\/prostate.net\/why-men-experience-loss-of-penis-length\/<\/p>\n It’s common for a man’s penis to appear to shrink when he encounters cold water or cold temperatures (remember George on Seinfeld!), but he also can expect this apparent loss of penis length to be temporary and that his penis will return to normal once the cold factor is gone. But for some men, a loss of penis length has nothing to do with the cold and is the result of other factors.<\/p>\n As guys are well aware, penis size varies considerably among men, and much of the reason for differences in penis length is related to a man’s ethnic background. Penis length is a source of pride, and many men believe they have a small penis when in reality they fall into what is considered by experts to be a normal size.<\/p>\n According to the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medical College, research indicates that 95 percent of white men are within the following ranges:<\/p>\n Men who are not satisfied with the length and\/or girth of their penis may try different methods to make their penis bigger. One reason a man may not be happy with the size of his penis may be due to his having lost penile length, but why could this happen?<\/p>\n Related: What is the Average Penis Size?<\/a><\/p>\n Although there are several reasons why a man can experience a reduction in penis length, the main reason is radical prostatectomy. About 70 percent of men who undergo removal of their prostate can expect to experience some loss of penis length. The amount of length a man may lose after prostatectomy can vary, as studies show.<\/p>\n For example, in one study<\/a>, 126 men who underwent prostatectomy had their penis length recorded both before and then three times after surgery. The men continued to lose some penis length for at least 12 months after the prostatectomy, with the average loss being 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) when the penis was flaccid and about 1 inches (2.3 cm) when the penis was stretched.<\/p>\n Another study<\/a> reported similar results. Three months after having a prostatectomy, 22 of the 31 men (71%) in the study experienced a decrease in the length of their penis: seven men experienced a 0.5 cm reduction, 11 had a 1.0 to 2.0 cm loss, and four showed a loss of more than 2.0 cm. Five men had no change in penis length after surgery, while four men actually showed an increase in penis length by 0.5 to 1.0 cm.<\/p>\n See Also: Top Rated Testosterone and Sexual Health Supplements<\/a><\/p>\n Other reasons a man may lose some penis length include the following:<\/p>\n Related: How Your Penis Exercises While You Sleep<\/a><\/p>\n The answer to this question is yes, no, and maybe, depending on which method you choose. Here are your current options.<\/p>\nWhich medications may cause penis shrinkage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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