Condition
Pediatric Micropenis
Key Points About Micropenis in Children
- A micropenis is a penis that is smaller than normal. A penis length of less than 0.75 inches for a newborn boy is considered micropenis.
- It can happen on its own. But it often happens along with other disorders.
- It can occur with a hormone disorder that causes an abnormal level of the hormones involved in the growth of the sexual organs. This can include problems with the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus.
- Hormone therapy may be used to treat some children. This can help to cause penile growth. Sometimes surgery may be an option.
- In some cases, a man with micropenis may have low sperm count. This can result in infertility or decreased fertility.
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Urology Treatment at Children's National Hospital
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Departments that Treat Micropenis
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Endocrinology and Diabetes
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Urology
At Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., our pediatric urologists provide comprehensive care for disorders affecting reproductive and urinary organs.