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Penile Length: Natural History, Preservation, and Recovery

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Abstract

Penile size has historically been an important preoccupation for adult men. Penile size has been associated with virility and strength for millennia; conversely, the perception of small size has long been a source of apprehension and anxiety. Penile size, especially during erection, is a symbol of masculinity and of great importance for some men. In this chapter, we discuss how to accurately measure adult penile length and illustrate average penile length from various previous studies in the literature. This chapter also explores the effects that various urological diseases and therapies have on penile length, namely erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and radical prostatectomy. We finally discuss strategies for penile size preservation in addition to penile lengthening procedures.

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Davoudzadeh, N.P., Stahl, P.J., Stember, D.S. (2016). Penile Length: Natural History, Preservation, and Recovery. In: Köhler, T., McVary, K. (eds) Contemporary Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31587-4_19

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