Patient's question:
Medical Description: My child is now 10 years old. Since he was young, I have felt that his penis is a bit different from other children's. I have taken him to doctors, but they have not been able to make a decision. We have visited various hospitals, but the answers we received were mixed—some doctors said it didn't need to be treated as it would improve on its own as he grew older, while others suggested surgery. At the beginning of this year, I took him to the Guangzhou Provincial People's Hospital to see two professors. One recommended immediate surgery, while the other said that treatment was unnecessary for this condition. Currently, my child's penis is short and curved, and he also has hypospadias. Some doctors have suggested surgery, while others have said not to operate. I am really unsure of what to do.History of Treatment and Effects:
Doctor's answer:
Hello, there is individual variation in penis size. Generally, it measures 11-16 cm when erect and 7-9 cm in a natural state. If the erect length is less than 10 cm and the flaccid length is less than 5 cm, it is considered micropenis. Your condition is still capable of development. Typically, by the age of 18, genitalia have matured. Penile elongation surgery is not suitable for everyone, so you need to think carefully. Only men within the appropriate surgical criteria can undergo penile elongation surgery. For example, if the condition is underdeveloped penis, with an erect length of less than 10 cm that does not meet the sexual needs of the partner, penile elongation surgery can be performed. Alternatively, if there is significant penile defect, with an erect length generally only 3-5 cm.