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GlossaryMicropenis

abnormally small penis, often due to hormonal or genetic factors

Micropenis is a medical term referring to an abnormally small penis, typically defined as a stretched penile length of more than 2.5 standard deviations below the mean for age and stage of development. This condition can be caused by hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, or developmental issues, and it may be associated with other health conditions.

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research Effects of Pre- and Post-Pubertal Dihydrotestosterone Treatment on Penile Length in 5α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency

13 citations , January 2019 in “Endocrine journal”

Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.

research Exploring the Efficacy of Testosterone Undecanoate in Male Children with 5α-Reductase Deficiency

5 citations , December 2021 in “Pediatric investigation”

Testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively increased penis size in male children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.

research Delayed Puberty: Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

January 2016 in “Springer eBooks”

A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.

research Disorders Linked to Insufficient Androgen Action in Male Children

July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS”

Male children's genital development issues can be caused by genetic mutations or environmental factors affecting hormone action.

research Disorders Linked to Insufficient Androgen Action in Male Children

111 citations , May 2001 in “Human reproduction update”

Insufficient androgen action in male fetuses can cause genital development issues due to genetic mutations or environmental chemicals.

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community Balding, short, small penis. What is the point of living…

in Treatment 405 upvotes 4 years ago

A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.

community Proof you should Start fin early

in Satire 248 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.

community How many Dut pills does it take to have Franz Kafka's hairline?

in Satire 48 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation discuss hair loss treatments and the uncertainty of their results. Some users suggest that artificial hair systems might be the best solution, while others express preference for maintaining a mature hairline rather than aiming for a youthful one.

community Happily nuking my DHT and hairloss to oblivion.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 79 upvotes 2 years ago

The effectiveness of Finasteride/Dutasteride for treating hair loss, and a cautionary tale about potential side effects such as gynecomastia.

community I'm done with microneedling and ready to start macroneeding. Which device you guys suggest?

in Satire 648 upvotes 2 years ago

User discusses switching from microneedling to macroneeding for hair loss treatment. Suggestions include using various devices and unconventional methods.

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