My Penis is Smaller While Taking Propecia
I read a post you made about someone asking you about propecia and penis shrinkage… I know the internet isnt the most reliable place for facts but i did a little reading and if DHT is responsible for male sex characteristics and propecia inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT then how could it not have such effects? Also why would this be considered improbable?
I am going to think this out logically with a little help from reference sites, such as Wikipedia.
The side effects of Propecia (finasteride) deal with the DHT effects that are either hormonal or cyclical on a body part. Penis size is based upon two factors:
- The anatomical parts of the penis (cultural, diet, genetics)
- The degree in which the penis is in its flaccid state
The corpus cavernosum is the portion of the penis that gets engorged with blood when it is erect and makes it harder. A man’s penis varies in size based upon his environment and his activities. For example, when exposed to cold the penis shrinks as the blood supply leaves the corpus cavernosum, which deflates the penis, shrinking the penis to its smallest size. See Wikipedia again for a penis anatomy lesson.
The most common cause of a small penis that was larger at one time is probably weight gain, where the peroneal fat surrounds the penis, making it hide in the fat. In severe obesity, the penis may not be visible. I would also suppose that if a man did not have a sex drive and his penis was constantly very flaccid, it might appear that the penis was smaller than the person’s normal penis when it is in a partial state of excitement. You did not post your age, but assuming that you are over 21, your penis size should be relatively constant. None of the patients I have treated with Propecia have complained that their penis is shrinking on the drug. That alone tells me a great deal, because my patients have generally been very direct with me on issues of sexual function while they are on Propecia. I probe their sexuality looking for sexual side effects in case they are shy in telling me about it.
If it shrinks the prostate why could it not shrink the other male parts? This only makes sence… I’ve taken it and it does shrink the penis in length and girth when erect. Be warned. I’m sure its not true for everyone but its true with me and many others.
could happen nobody knows
kevin malley is on hunger strike in front of merck buolding for similar reasons
After using Finasteride for a few years, my penis has most DEFINITELY become smaller in erect form.
It has also reduced my sex drive considerably, and the amount of sperm has become minimal.
And that very seriously worries me.
I wonder whether anyone knows whether this is temporary or permanent.
I know that people have sued the manufacturer on this subject.