Patient's question:
Generally, men are very concerned about the length of their small penis. In some descriptions, it is stated that the measurement should be taken from the pubic symphysis, but I don't know where the pubic symphysis is. It would be best to find a picture to look at.Doctor's answer:
In medicine, determining the length of the penis is not as simple as taking a quick glance and making an estimate. It truly requires a careful measurement with a ruler. There are separate sets of standards for measuring both the soft and erect states of the penis. The static penis size is measured in a flaccid state. The standard procedure is as follows: Under room temperature conditions of 18°C, the examinee adopts an upright posture, uses a transparent plastic ruler, and places it vertically at the pubic area above the penis. The penis is then lifted and aligned parallel to the ruler (at a 90-degree angle to the body) and pressed against the ruler to measure the length from the pubic symphysis to the tip of the penis. The erect penis length is measured during maximum erection and is suitable for self-measurement at home or by a partner. For medical examinations, there is an alternative method called the traction method: The examinee adopts the same posture as above, pinches the glans of the penis, and stretches it forward with force until it can no longer be elongated, recording the length. The length of the penis after traction is essentially the same as the length during erection.