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Urology (Expert Forum)
top of penis just below head doesn't fully erect
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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top of penis just below head doesn't fully erect
by rypaul70, Mar 13, 2004 12:00AM
2 years ago I fell asleep on the ouh with jeans on. In the morning my penis ached and continued to ache whenever I moved it. the pain's gone now but the shaft and the head do not fully erect. What's wrong? and can it be corrected? And, could you tell me whether it is true that the average penis size is decreasing and that the younger generations are less endowed than the older ones?--I heard a report that Gen X and Gen y have smaller penises (i can't re-find the report)than their fathers.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 15, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 15, 2004 12:00AM
To evaluate the anatomy of the penis, you may want to consider an ultrasound to ensure that a hematoma nor penile trauma isn't the cause. The ultrasound can also evaluate blood flow to the penis as well.
As to whether it can corrected, it would depend on what is wrong. If there is evidence of trauma or a hematoma, then surgical therapy is often the choice the consider.
To be complete, I would also suggest tests for STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Intrinsic anatomical abnormalities can also be evaluated via a cystoscopy.
As to the answer to your second question - I am not aware of studies comparing the average penis size between generations.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
As to whether it can corrected, it would depend on what is wrong. If there is evidence of trauma or a hematoma, then surgical therapy is often the choice the consider.
To be complete, I would also suggest tests for STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Intrinsic anatomical abnormalities can also be evaluated via a cystoscopy.
As to the answer to your second question - I am not aware of studies comparing the average penis size between generations.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
