Does the penis shrink over the years?

The size of the virile member seems like something that has worried men since ancient times, that even in representations such as Greek sculptures, in which the genitals were small, even in other Roman with gods like Priapus with a large phallus, emphasis was placed on this part of the body.Is it too big, too small, thick, thin...? Of all the aspects that could concern a man with respect to his intimate area, he may ever ask himself: Does the penis shrink as you get older? Let's see!

As we age, does the penis shrink?

Let's sow calm before the panic spreads: The penis can be reduced, but definitely not enough as if to be worried. That is, as men get older, their erectile function decreases, not always, but factors such as smoking, diet, hypertension and diabetes can make the member appear to be smaller..

Given the list of things that men should be aware of when it comes to their member's health, some centimeter lost over time and naturally is the smallest of the s concerns.

Medical reasons why the penis shrinks

If there are other medical reasons why penis size would be reduced, sometimes only in appearance, sometimes really, of which you should be aware of.

-Obesity

If you gain weight, especially at the waist circumference, your penis may start to look shorter.This is due to which fatty tissue begins to wrap the shaft of his penis, making it look smaller.There are cases in which extremely obese men have been examined and a worrying situation has been documented.The fat we were talking about It is such, that it can enclose most of the penis, making it look not only smaller, but practically hidden altogether.

Does the penis shrink over the years?

Although we must never become obsessed with our weight, health comes first and going through this situation not only affects our body, but it can be a serious blow to the mood.

-Cancerous prostate surgery

This is one of the medical reasons why the penis shrinks, although it is not very clear why.

After radical prostatectomy, consisting of removing a cancerous prostate, 70% of men experience a mild to moderate shortening of their penis.Scientists still do not know the exact reason why this happens. A possible cause is abnormal muscle contractions in the groin of a man with the penis deeper inside his body.

In addition, there is a difficulty getting erections after this surgery, because it deprives the erectile tissue of oxygen.Aryan, which shrinks muscle cells in spongy erectile tissue.In addition, less elastic scar tissue forms around the erectile tissue.

It can be said that there are those who do not experience this shrinkage or are basically imperceptible.But also There is a smaller group that experiences a significant reduction in penis size.Be that as it may, it is important to know another reason why the virile limb can be shortened, whether in case we ever suffer it or someone from our environment The more we empathize and understand, the easier it will be for that person to deal with it.

-La Peyronie Disease

Another complex medical cause that can affect the appearance and dimensions In the intimate male area is La Peyronie disease, which is usually found in caucasic individuals and practically never or never in those of other groups.The penis of those who suffer from La Peyronie develops an extreme curvature that causes If sexual intercourse is painful or impossible. Peyronie can reduce the length and girth of your penis. The causes of this ailment are still unknown.Surgery to remove scar tissue caused by La Peyronie you can also reduce the penis size.

Does the penis shrink over the years?

In any of the cases mentioned above, it is best to seek professional help to be as well oriented as possible.

As you can see, the penis shrinks with the age added to other factors such as smoking, overweight, hypertension or diabetes, but in a minimal way that can never be compared to the change you could experience in the case of suffering from any of the above conditions.The important thing is to be aware that the most important it is one's health and respect for oneself and one's neighbor.

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