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Would an injury or damage to the penile tissue /muscle ,blood vessels or even penile fracture during puberty result in a temporary or permanent stunting of penile growth?

Q: would an injury or damage to the penile tissue /muscle ,blood vessels or even penile fracture during puberty result in a temporary or permanent stunting of penile growth?

: It may=- depending on natyre and extent of injury

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It may=- depending on natyre and extent of injury

Dr McLeod agreed

Answered 5/5/2023

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

If severe trauma and or an infection occurred in the tissues or blood vessels, than growth could be hampered. A healthy lifestyle and good DNA will help the normal growth.

Answered 5/3/2023

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A member asked:

Would an injury or damage to the penile tissue /muscle ,blood vessels or even penile fracture during puberty result in a temporary or permanent stunting of penile growth?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr McLeod agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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