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I am 43 years old. i've noticed recently that my penis has gotten smaller. could stress cause this?
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Penis Size: This is not normal unless you are on hormones or testosterone or other anabolic products. If you are not on anything like this please go to see a urologist.
Answered 8/17/2013
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No: Stress will not cause the penis to shrink in size. If however, stress causes you to eat more, and you gain weight, especially with a larger abdomen, it may appear that your penis is getting smaller.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Peyronie's?: Abdominal expansion is the most common cause of penile shortening. For every 30 lbs an obese man loses, he gains 1 inch exposed penile length back. However, a condition of plaque thickening of the penile fascia called peyronie's disease can also cause shortening and curving of the penis.
Answered 8/17/2013
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No.: Stress does not cause the penis to become smaller. Apparent size decrease may caused by obesity. Actual size decrease may be caused by peyronie's disease or by surgery or by lack of use.
Answered 9/29/2016
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