Research Notes on Micropenis
Micropenis (also called Microphallus) is the name given to desicribe and unusually small penis. The condition is usually recognized shortly after birth.
Fast Facts
- If the condition is recognized in infancy, a brief course of testosterone is often prescribed.
- Surgical techniques like phalloplasty for penis enlargement have been devised to help treat the condition.
- From the 1960s until the late 1970s, it was not unusual for sex reassignment and surgery to be recommended.
5 Great Resources on Micropenis
- Wikipedia: Micropenis
- About.com: Micropenis
- eMedicine from WebMD: Microphallus
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital: Micropenis
- University of Virginia Health System: Micropenis
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What is Micropenis?
- eMedicine Health: Definition of Micropenis
- Genetics Home Reference: Micropenis
- Intersex Society of North America: Micropenis
What Are The Symptoms of Micropenis?
- MEDgle: Micropenis
- Springer Link: The child with micropenis
What Are The Causes and Complications of Micropenis?
Wikipedia via (The Oneness Committee): Causes of Micropenis
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Micropenis?
- WrongDiagnosis: Micropenis may be corrected by surgery
- Live Science: Micropenis Enlarged with New Surgical Technique
- Growth, Genetics & Hormones: Testosterone Treatment for Anorchia and Micropenis in Infancy
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Micropenis
- NetDoctor: Micropenis
- Wikipedia: Talk - Micropenis
Foundations and Support Groups on Micropenis
- The Magic Foundation: Genital and Reporductive Anomalies in Children
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Micropenis
- MedHelp: Microphallus
- Dr. Spock Message Boards: Could my son have a micropenis?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Micropenis
- PubMed: Journal Articles on Micropenis
- New England Journal of Medicine: Medical Journal Articles on Micropenis
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Micropenis
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Micropenis
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