Peyronie’s disease, aging or prostate surgery cause the penis to atrophy and decrease in size over time.
According to Dr. Tra Anh Duy, Men’s Health Center for Men’s Health, penile atrophy is a quite sensitive issue that causes a lot of worry for men. This phenomenon affects men’s psychology, hinders their sex life and reproductive health.
Below are 3 main reasons why men feel like their penis is decreasing in size:
Peyronie’s disease
Peyronie’s disease is a medical condition caused by the development of hardened scar tissue inside the penis. This scar tissue causes the penis to curve or deform when erect, causes pain during erection, and can lead to atrophy over time.
When scar tissue forms, it reduces the ability of penile tissues to expand during an erection. This leads to reduced blood flow to the affected areas, causing gradual atrophy. In addition, the shrinkage of scar tissue also makes the penis shorter and loses its elasticity.
Symptoms of Peyronie’s disease include pain with erection, curvature or deformity of the penis, and erectile dysfunction.
To treat Peyronie’s disease, doctors use many methods such as medications, injection therapy directly into scar tissue, shock waves, and surgery. Timely and effective treatment can reduce penile atrophy and improve the patient’s quality of life.
Old
Aging is a natural process that everyone goes through and significantly affects changes in penis size. This condition occurs when men get older and the body undergoes many physiological changes such as a decrease in the male sex hormone testosterone and poor blood flow to the penis.
Testosterone is an important hormone that helps maintain penis size and function. As testosterone levels decrease, the penis can become smaller and lose the hardness needed during an erection. Additionally, aging also reduces blood flow to the penis, causing loss of muscle and elastic tissue. As a result, the penis shrinks over time.
To reduce the effects of aging, you should maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding bad habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. In addition, regular examinations and testing of testosterone levels are also ways to detect early and correct the decline of this hormone.
Prostate surgery
Prostate surgery, specifically radical prostatectomy, is a common treatment for prostate cancer. However, this surgery can cause complications of boyhood atrophy.
After prostate surgery, many men experience erectile dysfunction due to damage to the nerves and blood vessels surrounding the prostate. Lack of blood flow and nerve damage can lead to a decrease in penis size over time. In addition, the shrinkage of scar tissue after surgery also contributes to the shortening of this part.
To reduce the risk, doctors often recommend that patients be screened after surgery and, if erectile dysfunction occurs, receive rehabilitation treatment, usually with medication. These measures can help men improve blood flow and maintain penis size.
Penile atrophy is a serious problem, but understanding what causes it can lead to effective treatment. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, getting regular checkups, and following your doctor’s orders can help reduce your risk.