Penis Atrophy

The penis is such an inquisitive body organ. Most men are quite intrigued by how the organ works, but men’s bigger concern has always been the size and the structure of their penis. There is no human body part that plays a critical role in defining a man’s identity like manhood.

A vast majority of men have no idea that their penis can shrink and rob them a few inches. Yes! It is true, that penis shrinking happens and your manhood will likely get smaller without proper self-care.

Penis atrophy, therefore, is the biological reduction in the size of the manhood.

Causes of Penis Atrophy

The idea of losing penis length does not sit comfortably with men. It is terrifying, especially when there is pressure to perform during sex and meet unattainable standards brought up by modern sex culture. According to Doctor Chris Wambui, an herbal practitioner from Health-Link Natural Clinic, penis shrinkage is typically caused by several factors.

• Injury in the testicles

As we age, scars from small injuries during sports, motor vehicle injuries, bicycle injuries, or even sex can cause scars in the tissues. This can reduce the size of erections and the size of the penis generally. Dr. Chris urges men to protect their testicles since testosterone is largely produced in the testicles.

• Weight gain

Gaining weight around the lower abdomen may cause your penis to appear shorter. This is specifically brought up by a fat pad forming around the shaft of your penis. Excessive weight gain can affect blood flow to the penis resulting in erectile dysfunctions.  However, Dr. Chris prescribes maintaining a healthy diet, working out to stay in shape, and improving overall health.

• Smoking

Another possible reason for penis shrinkage is smoking. Chemicals from cigarette smoking can injure blood vessels in the penis preventing muscles from stretching in the area and causing less blood flow.  According to Dr. Chris, if the blood vessels are damaged the penis will not achieve an erection. He further advises that weight gain and smoking can be addressed by making lifestyle changes.

• Age

As we grow older, our testicles and penis muscles may tend to grow smaller. This is caused by fat deposits in our arteries reducing blood flow to the penis. This also may cause the muscle cells to shrink in the erectile tissue inside the penis.

• Infections

According to Dr. Chris infections can cause a disease called urethritis. Urethritis is a condition in which the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body) gets inflamed. The infection causes pain in the manhood and if left untreated it results in the wearing out of tissues causing penis shrinkage. Chris insists on regular checkups and consulting the doctor.

• Prostate treatment

A big percentage of men experience moderate shrinking of the penis after having a radical prostatectomy. Experts from Health–Link Natural Clinic attribute the effect mostly to damaged nerves, damage of compass tissues, and disruption of blood saturation during the treatment can cause penis shrinkage.

• Masturbation

Effects of penis atrophy

1. Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can be defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual performance.

2. Low libido

Low libido is decreased interest in sexual activity. It can sometimes be an indicator of an underlying health condition like low testosterone, medication, depression, and most commonly penis atrophy.

3. low self-esteem

As quoted earlier, the penis plays a critical role in defining a man’s identity. A slight change in penis size may result in low esteem. When one has low esteem, he tends to see himself more negatively and critically.

Treatment