Misperceptions like these can cause undue distress and affect a person’s self-esteem and relationships.
Counseling and therapy are often better options than exploringpenis enlargement procedureswhich often fall short.
Effects of Age
Age itself is not a factor for changes in your penis size.
Multiple studies have confirmed that there is no direct link between age and the length of a flaccid penis.
Excessive body fat can lead to a perceived loss due to a commonplace condition known as aburied penis.
If this happens, the penis may become shorter or lose girth (circumference).
PD can also cause erectile dysfunction due to the restriction of blood flow to the penis.
In the absence of an enlarged prostate, the penis would likely not have been as long.
Smoking also causes the narrowing of blood vessels throughout the body.
Environment
The environment can influence penis size either directly or indirectly.
If you live in a cold climate, your penis can seem smaller during the winter months.
Environmental pesticides are known to be potentendocrine disruptorsthat can lower both testosterone levels and erectile function.
Preventing Shrinkage
The reduction of penis size is more often perceived than real.
In cases where the penis size has physically changed, the loss may be harder to reverse.
Aurologistcan tell you which, if any, treatments can help.
Summary
As you age, your penis may look smaller.
Certain medications may also cause the penis to shrink.
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