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Could a calorie deficit during a few months affect penis growth during puberty?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No, sorry: Not everyone is endowed as they would like to be--penile range can be 2" to 13.5", with average 5.5"-6.2" Not a nutrition issue. As long as it is functional, you will find a partner who accepts it.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/12/2014

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