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Short Penis

Short penis or micro penis is a genital or hormonal abnormality of the penis diagnosed in childhood. In this, the size of the penis is atypically short (i.e., less than 2.5 standard deviations below the mean). It is diagnosed by physical examination and family history. Treatment is started with a small dosage of testosterone followed by other hormonal treatments. Surgical treatment includes phalloplasty (reconstruction).

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I am a 15-year-old, and have a short penis. Kindly suggest me a treatment.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 15-year-old, andI have a short penis. It is 7.7 centimeters long. It never produces sperm, even while shaking and massaging it. It is so depressing, and I need to know a correct massage way. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The average length of the penis varies from 2.5 to 4 inches in the flaccid state and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state with a one-inch diameter. Studies recommended flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of fewer t...  Read Full »

Does the length and width of the penis play an essential role in female pleasure during sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a virgin and will be married soon. I wanted to be at my best for my future wife. I have an average-sized penis (5 inches erect, 3.5 - 4 inches girth). I was attempting traction devices to improve my endowment. However, I stumbled across articles by women about preferring average-s...  Read Full »


Dr. J. N. Naidu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I studied your problem carefully. You have to understand one crucial aspect of the vagina. It is like an elastic, which can stretch depending on the length and width of the penis. There are nerves only upto three inches in the vagina; that is, only the front portion of th...  Read Full »

My penis is small and thin. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old unmarried male, and my penis size is too small and thin. In the normal position, it is 3 inches, when it gets strong it is 4 inches. Are there any medicines or surgeries for the growth of the penis? Also, my penis is not getting strong even when I am in a sex mood. W...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Following are my suggestions: Kindly investigate your serum testosterone and serum luteinizing hormone levels. Length and girth can only be increased if these levels are low. But, in those individuals in whom the testo...  Read Full »

My penis is short and thick during masturbation. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 19 years old. During masturbation, my penis is short and thick. I also face a problem with erection, and my penis is not hard. How to solve my issues naturally and cost-effectively?Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms, According to your complaints, you may be suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). Reasons for erectile dysfunction include : Stress, work, or family-related duties. Plan for regular exercise and yoga. Depression. ...  Read Full »

Can I make my wife pregnant with my penis size?

Query: Hi doctor, Please help me get rid of the following issues. I got married before two months. I have 2.5 inch flaccid penis and when erected it is around 5 inches. Is this normal? Can I make my wife pregnant? While masturbating, I am able to erect up to 5 inches and also produce sperm. But during in...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhi Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your problem. Penis size is not an issue. Because of penis size, your wife will not get any problem with pregnancy. So be relaxed. Your problem is delayed ejaculation, probably due to your anxiety. So I am prescribing you some medications for erectile dysfun...  Read Full »

Will my smaller penis size pose a problem during sex?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old and my penis size is 2.2 inch in flaccid state and 5 inch in erect state. I would like to know that, is it a good size because I have read somewhere that 6 inch is normal size. My penis size is smaller than the standard size. What to do now? Do girls think about penis si...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for choosing this platform. 2 to 5 inch of the penis size is normal. The average size of penis is 3-5 inch while erect and 1-3 inch while flaccid. Having said this I like to inform you that penis size does not make things different during sex as only one thir...  Read Full »

I have lost sensitivity in my penis. Is it reversible?

Query: Hi doctor, About four years ago, when I was self-conscious about the size of my penis, I started looking into ways to increase the size of my penis. Never long-term, but I tried penis water pump and penis extenders. A few times that I used the penis extenders, the ring may have been very tightly pac...  Read Full »


Dr. Choudhary Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The penis looks almost normal. As you are able to masturbate, post-marriage, sexual activity will not be an issue (rather it is better). Aggressive stretching may have caused some damage but from your...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for my short penis and nightfall?

Query: Hello, I am a 25 year old person. I have a short penis. It is only 2-2.5 inches long in flaccid state, but the length and diameter is 4 inches in erect state. I want to increase the size of my penis. Apart from this, I also have nightfall problem which lasts for less than 2 minutes. It will occur ...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all I would like to do psycho education for you, regarding some psycho sexual issues. Size of penis varies between races, individuals to individuals and it will also depend upon genetics. Normal length of vagina in an average female is about 3-4...  Read Full »

Can Methyl tetrahydrofolate increase penis length?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I am going to get married soon. But I am worried about my small penis. The length is only 2-2.3 inch in flaccid state and about 3.7-4 inch in erect state. I would like to increase the width and length of my penis. Is there any medicine to increase the penis length witho...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. There is no medically proved treatment for increasing the length of penis. It cannot be increased, unless you have hormonal problems. For which you have to test serum free testosterone and LH (luteinizing hormone) levels. Size of ...  Read Full »

I have insecurity about my penis size. How to grow my penis size?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a 5.5-inch penis, and I am trying to grow it, but I am stuck on how to make it grow. I have been eating good healthy food, and nothing works. I hate having this inch be too small, and I feel so insecure about my body. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The average length of the penis varies from 2.5 to 4 inches in the flaccid state and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state with a 1-inch diameter. Studies recommended flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches...  Read Full »

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