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Should I take any pills to enlarge the size of the penis?

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Published At October 21, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been feeling insecure about the size of my penis and was wondering if it could be due to a lack of testosterone or if I should get enlargement pills. What to do?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

The average length of the penis varies from 2.5 to 4 inches in the flaccid state and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state with a 1-inch diameter. Studies recommended flaccid penis length of lesser than 1.6 inches or an erect penis of lesser than 3 inches should be considered for treatment. Longer sizes will not make females happy. It might cause discomfort. A bigger penis or small penis has no effect on making a female happy.

The male gets an erotic sensation in the glans penis. The only best method for increasing size is a surgical method (liposuction around the pubic bone, skin graft), injecting fat into the penis, or injection of Hyaluronic acid into the penis. Inflatable penile prosthetics are helpful if the size is less than 3 inches.

Other methods to increase the size of the penis which you can try are,

1. Jelqing exercises- Jelqing is an exercise method that is a natural way to increase the size of the penis.

Method - Hand-over-hand rolling motion to move blood to the head of your penis and stretch it like milking.

It is a safe method but can cause pain, irritation, or scar tissue formation if you do it too often or aggressively.

2. Stretching Method- It involves attaching a stretcher or extender device to the penis traction device which is then attached to the penis to exert gentle tension.

3. Try using vacuum pumps to draw blood into the penis. They make the penis swell and they are used for treating erectile dysfunction. The vacuum pump can make a penis look larger temporarily. But using one too often or too long can damage elastic tissue in the penis, leading to fewer firm erections.

4. Use a good massage oil to massage the penis before bath for three months.

Hope this helps.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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