Patient's question:
From birth until now, the penis has never grown. It was the same size at birth as it is now. It feels like the penis may not have developed properly. I had it checked at the hospital before, and there were no problems, but I have been observing it closely for nine years, and it's still the same size. What kind of assistance is needed: Is it normal for a nine-year-old boy's penis to only be the size it was at birth?Doctor's answer:
What should be done if a 9-year-old boy's penis is only the size it was at birth? This condition may be due to the penis being hidden by excessive subcutaneous fat. In clinical diagnosis, this hidden penis is often referred to as a buried penis. As the child grows, their subcutaneous fat will gradually increase, and the penis will gradually become more visible. Additionally, since human growth and development have individual variations, there is no fixed standard for penis size—only a normal range. It is recommended to undergo a thorough examination.