Procedure Description:

Penile Lengthening Surgery

Cutting the suspensory ligament: Severing the ligament that connects the penis to the pubic bone is the most common surgical technique for elongating the penis. Moreover, skin is transferred from the penis shaft to the abdomen. The penis seems longer when this ligament is damaged because more of it hangs down.

Disease Overview:

Micropenis:

A little penis with a typical structure is called a micropenis in medical terminology. Genetic or hormonal factors may be the cause of this illness. Medical professionals frequently take note of the problem in the birth to early childhood years.

If there are no other health issues, a micropenis can operate regularly. Urinating (peeing) and erections are still possible for those with micropenis.

Healthcare professionals use the stretched penile length (SPL) to estimate the size of the micropenis. The penis should be gently stretched, held near to the body, and measured from tip to base in order to determine the SPL. If the length is less than 2.5 standard deviations below the average, the provider diagnoses micropenis. For instance: 

- The average adult male's stretched penile length (SPL) is 5.25 inches. An adult micropenis is indicated by an SPL of 3.67 inches or less.

- A newborn's SPL is typically 1.4 inches. An baby micropenis is indicated by an SPL of 0.75 inches or less.

Disease Sign and Symptoms:

A penis that, when gently extended, measures less than 0.75 inches is the most typical sign of micropenis in newborns. A micro-penis is an adult penis that, when gently stretched, measures 3.67 inches or less. Although micro-penis can happen on its own, it frequently coexists with other health issues brought on by hormonal imbalances or congenital (existing from birth) illnesses. The reason behind the micro-penis will determine your child's symptoms.

A reduced sperm count is a possibility for some individuals with micro-penises, although it's not always the case.

Disease Causes:

Fetal testosterone insufficiency, which can come from a number of diseases, including Kallman syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, or, most commonly, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, is the usual cause of micropenis. When your hypothalamus, which is located in your brain and regulates your pituitary gland and autonomous nervous system, stops secreting the chemicals that cause your testicles to make testosterone, you get hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Normal maturation and reproductive function depend on this mechanism. Sometimes the cause of a micropenis is unknown.

Disease Diagnosis:

Through a physical examination, your healthcare professional can make the diagnosis of micropenis. Your penis will be gently stretched and measured by them. Next, the figure is contrasted with the size range of your specific age group.

Disease Treatment:

The two most popular micropenis therapies are surgery and testosterone therapy.

Micropenis therapy is beneficial for people of all ages. However, the likelihood of success increases if a medical professional detects and treats the illness in a child.

It's possible that your doctor will suggest testosterone skin gel or injections. Research indicates that many newborns respond well to testosterone therapy in terms of penile growth; however, it is unknown if this growth persists throughout puberty and adulthood. Skin gels and testosterone injections should only be used under a doctor's prescription.

Micropenis surgery: If you're an adult thinking about getting one, make sure you know all the advantages and disadvantages for your specific scenario.