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A 21-year-old male asked:
I have a small penis at 21 years old (3 inches erect) i also have gynecomastia, can testosterone in large my penis size?
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Dr. Fletcher Derrickanswered
Urology 65 years experience
Probably not: Why the name Betty? It does sound like you have an endocrine problem. Start with a Urologist to check all labs. Then and only then can treatment be started. Get going and make an appt soon.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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