Micropenis
Micropenis
Micropenis (pronounced: /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpiːnɪs/) is a medical term for a penis, usually diagnosed at birth, that is well below the average size for newborns and adults.
Etymology
The term "micropenis" is derived from the Greek words "micros" meaning small and "penis" which refers to the male genital organ.
Definition
A micropenis is defined as a stretched penile length of less than 2.5 standard deviations below the mean for age. This condition is usually recognized at birth and a diagnosis can be confirmed if the penile length is less than 1.9 cm in a full-term newborn male.
Causes
Micropenis can be caused by a variety of factors, most commonly due to hormonal or genetic issues during fetal development. It can be associated with hypogonadism, growth hormone deficiency, and abnormalities in the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.
Treatment
Treatment for micropenis depends on the underlying cause. If it's due to a hormonal imbalance, hormone therapy, such as testosterone treatment, may be recommended. In some cases, penile enlargement surgery may be considered.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Micropenis
- Wikipedia's article - Micropenis
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski