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How can I tell if my baby’s penis is the normal size for his age?

drgreene Q: How can I tell if my baby’s penis is the normal size for his age?

Dr. Greene: In determining size, the "stretched penile length" is far more important than the "relaxed length." To evaluate penis size, stretch the penis gently and measure from the bone at the base all the way to the tip. Be sure to depress the surrounding fat pad to get all the way to the base. Here are the normal values:

Average Stretched Penile Length


(Adapted from Feldman KW, Smith DW. Journal of Pediatrics. 1975; 86:395):

Age
Normal: Mean +/- 1 SD (inches)
Abnormal: Mean - 2.5 SD (inches)
0-5 months
1.5 +/- 0.3
0.75
6-12 months
1.7 +/- 0.3
0.9
1-2 years
1.9 +/- 0.3
1.0
2-3 years
2.0 +/- 0.4
1.1
3-4 years
2.2 +/- 0.4
1.3
4-5 years
2.2 +/- 0.4
1.4
5-8 years
2.4 +/- 0.4
1.5
8-11 years
2.5 +/- 0.4
1.5
Adult
5.2 +/- 0.6
3.7

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Anonymous's picture

Just found out I have a

Just found out I have a micropenis! It´s 1.5" stretched... I am 21. I can tell you that it´s not that bad being that small I can totally still have normal sex so don't worry about your son
Anonymous's picture

How to measure baby's penis?

My 9 month old baby boy is uncircumsized. In the chart given above, apparently we need to "stretch" the penis to measure the size. How would I do that? His foreskin looks much longer than his actual penis which is hidden somewhere inside, so do I retract the foreskin first? Also, in the columns "Normal: Mean +/- 1 SD (inches)" what does SD mean? Thanks for the clarification, and a really wonderful site which puts our fears to rest!
Anonymous's picture

The short answer here would

The short answer here would be to have him evaluated by a physician to see if there is an abnormality. Since he is 12, you may want to take him to his pediatrician and talk with the doctor privately before the examination, so he isn't overly embarrassed. He may need evaluated by an endocrinologist or a urologist, depending on if he does in fact have a medical issue. If you are concerned about it enough to post it on this board, it may be worth getting a second opinion if your doctor initially brushes it off without hearing out your concerns. The biggest issue you have is sensitizing your 12 year old into thinking there is something wrong with him. So it needs to be handled delicately. Has this ever been brought up when he has had a well child check? Doctors usually examine the penis and testicles during those times. You have seen all 3 of your boys nude for a while now, but a different perspective on this may be that boys penises usually don't grow a lot from age 5 until the beginning of puberty. So comparing a 12 year old and a 4 year old isn't a fair comparison. Put a different way, the same size penis on a man who is 5'7 and 135 pounds is much different that a man who is 6'4 and 220 pounds--though they both may be adult normal size. So your younger sons may have the perception that their penises are unusually large compared to a 12 year old who is about to begin puberty. I would trust your instinct on this one, however. Everyone's body's respond different to hormones, so your son's development may need to be tracked as he progesses through puberty. A smaller than average penis before puberty doesn't mean he won't have a functioning adult size penis. Good luck.
Anonymous's picture

Small penis

I have 3 boys. 12, 8 and 4. My oldest son has a normal size for a 12 year old, he is not fat, but he has a very small penis. When my boys play in the shower I notice that my younger sons have bigger penis size than him and I´m concerned about his size. My oldest son hasn't said anything to me yet, but I know he notices that his younger brothers have bigger penis that him. What can I do? Thanks Patricia