Is the penile length of 2.9 inches considered a micropenis, and how to increase my penis size?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 27-year-old male. My height is 5.9 feet and my weight is 165 lbs. I had rashes in my penis, and I consulted a doctor. I was diagnosed with balanitis, phimosis, and micropenis. My penis is 2.9 inches in length when stretched fully. The doctor also suggested me consult an endocrinologist as she suspected I have a micropenis. Is this considered a micropenis? If so, is there a treatment to increase the size of my penis? Why do I have phimosis even after being circumcised?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Though phimosis is more common in uncircumcised children, it can also occur in adults, with the primary cause being infection. Infections cause the foreskin to swell and tighten around the tip of the penis head or at the base of the penis head. Even circumcised men have a portion of the foreskin left behind, and infection can cause this part to swell and constrict around the head of the penis. If you are unable to pull back the portion of the remaining foreskin, that would suggest phimosis. According to the picture attached, the cause of your penile rash is balanitis and not phimosis (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Hence treatment with an antifungal is advised.

A penis length of less than 3.5 inches when it is stretched maximum is considered a micropenis. As the size mentioned by you is 2.9 inches, it is a micropenis. I would suggest you get hormonal tests and chromosomal analysis to diagnose the underlying cause of the micropenis. Also, consultation with an endocrinologist is advised to rule out any hormonal conditions leading to micropenis. The only treatment to increases the length of the penis is surgery. But before treatment, it is vital to find the underlying cause.

I hope this is useful.

Regards.