Structured management and counseling for patients with a complaint of a small penis

J Sex Med. 2007 Sep;4(5):1322-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2007.00463.x. Epub 2007 Apr 6.

Abstract

Introduction: Penile augmentation surgery has become increasingly common though there is no consensus about the management strategy for men with a complaint of small penis.

Aim: To introduce and evaluate the outcome of a structured management and counseling protocol for patients with a complaint of a small-sized penis.

Methods: A structured protocol for consultation and management of (physically normal) patients with a complaint of a small penis through a descriptive study comprised of a series of 250 patients.

Main outcome measures: Percentage of patients who elect to undergo penile augmentation surgery.

Results: Only nine patients (3.6%) chose to seek further surgical intervention. Two had a buried penis, two had true micropenis and five had normal penile size.

Conclusions: Using a structured management and counseling protocol, most men chose not to undergo penile augmentation surgery, even when offered for free.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Body Image*
  • Counseling / methods*
  • Egypt
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Penile Erection
  • Penis / anatomy & histology*
  • Self Concept*
  • Sex Education / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome