Penis Shrinkage with no other issues?

I does shrink with age .. with prostate surgery .. weight gain .. start using a VED to get some stretching back into the tissue. If the pills have stopped working and you desire an active sex life look into the shots .. or if like me all of it failed get a penile implant and be done with it. I got a Rigicon mallabble penile implant meaning it it erect all the time, but no moving parts to worry about failing. It folds downwards about 135 degrees so it hides well and if you were to go into a locker room would just look like a chubby flaccid penis. I had it done last year when I was 69, I never even took the first pain pill after surgery. There is also a site called Franktalk, become a member nothing but guys with ed and issues concerning the penis lots of good information.

@newtobeingold - Welcome to Mayo Connect. This is a great forum to share questions and experiences. I love your on-line name...

I'm more like "experienced at being old". There's no question that aging seems to cause some shrinkage and other circumstances like prostate issues, being overweight (I see you've managed your weight), and so on can exacerbate natural shrinkage.

You describe what seems to be shrinkage when flaccid. Is there the same shrinkage when erect? Usually, erect length doesn't change the way flaccid length does.

I'm wondering why you equate flaccid shrinkage with "your fun days being over"? In my experience, one has little correlation to the other. Might be some natural shrinkage will have little/no impact on your sex life?

@newtobeingold You aren't alone as I suffer from the same thing. In addition, I haven't had an erection in 2+ years. I had a SBRT 5 Proton treatment in 9/2020 with a PSA of +11 and a 4+3 Gleason. My wife is understanding with having no sex life considering the alternative, but the shrinking penis is a concern. I've seen newborns with longer penises. I will be following the conversation closely because of this development. I'm 76 overweight but have actually lost a few pounds since 9/2020.

had ed on and off increasing with age ..had stroke 7-2022 ... never had an erection again plus lost my libido .. tried shots never worked did a penile implant a mallabble one Rigicon brand, meaning it is erect all the time. It bends 135 degrees so there is no issue concealing it. I used a VED for the 6 weeks while I was waiting on surgery in order to get some of the tissue size loss back which I think it did help. It was the best thing I have ever down, simple to use, little chance of it failing and needed revesion, never even took the first pain pill after surgery. For more good answers go to a sit called Franktalk it is for and about men with ED issues and covers everything under the sun ..best of luck to you ..

When flaccid, you can't even see it. It's like the old joke of needing tweezers and a magnifying glass. When erect, it is much shorter than it used to be, with a very slight curve upward. Not meaning to make this sound like a penthouse forum but I am at the point where in order to have intercourse I have to stand at the edge of the bed and pull her to me or have her on top, missionary just won't work any more. If I stood in front of you and removed my clothes without touching it, you would see a pair of testicles and not much else. Maybe that is why I equate all of it with the fun days being over. Like I said, it was never huge to begin with but it was at least big enough to hit the right spot, and I definitely worked on technique and other things over the years to satisfy my partner, now I can barely even urinate because it has gotten so small. It has totally wrecked my self-esteem when trying to find a compatible partner... I guess if I was still married I wouldn't consider it that much of a problem (although it really still would be) but what kind of woman who still loves sex wants a man who can only provide satisfaction through means other than intercourse?

Thank you for the replies so far. And not to lessen anything any of you are going through, I would understand if I had prostate problems, a stroke, or any of the many other medical conditions or even medicines that would cause this. But I am honestly pretty healthy. My only medication is the lowest possible dose of BP meds and that keeps me right at 120/80 usually, so it's not like I am pouring a bottle of those down my throat every day. In fact, when I go to the doctor, they grill me about medications and always tell me they can't believe I am 61 and only on that BP med. I get annual physicals and bloodwork and am always told my numbers are great and, other than losing a few pounds, I don't need to worry about anything.

It is like I went to bed with some sort of a manhood and woke up with an "innie". It has me pretty down and depressed and I have pretty much given up on any kind of bedroom activities at the moment. Again, being single is a little different than having a life-long partner that was at least there for when things were fun in bed......

Again, not trying to turn this into a porn thread but I found a picture taken about 6 months ago (don't judge me, my FWB then asked for it). I was in the bathtub and snapped a pic for her. After I found that, I got in the tub... same amount of water, same state of arousal (none), and same everything. Made sure the angle was right and the phone was about the same distance away. First pic, you can see it laying comfortably against the inside of my thigh. Second pic, wouldn't even reach the inside of my thigh. Went to change clothes this morning and noticed it was so withdrawn it looked like a scrotum with a button on top. I actually had to push my fingers in to pull it out and it was still barely visible then. Yet, I am told this is normal? So, this is how I live the rest of my life? About 3 weeks ago, it managed to get hard enough for sex but she had to lay on the edge of the bed and I had to stand beside it to even have intercourse, and then barely got in. Forgive the crudeness but I just cannot believe this is normal and I can't imagine being 61 and sex basically being over..... There is an "Add Photo" button below but I will refrain from that. Wish I could find someone to show these pics to that knows if this is normal or not, but I guess that makes me weird.... And again, no visible or diagnosed medical issues other than slightly elevated BP, labs always come back positive and just don't take any meds. Well, at least I am single so there is no woman to disappoint but that means I won't be looking for one because I don't want to disappoint her. It just pretty much sucks!

@newtobeingold - I posted to you relating to this subject two months ago. So my question is this: Have you seen a medical doctor to discuss this concern of yours? It's now 60 days later (from my first post) and I wonder if you've taken the initiative to seek actual medical advice?

Posts here - or anywhere else for that matter - are unlikely to get you any actionable answers. Anecdotal information, only. Your hormone levels? Underlying medical issues? Can the condition be improved in some fashion? You have to be your own best advocate when dealing with medical matters.

I have had a physical since I posted this, but he wasn't very interested in my issue. Of course, I am trying to find a new doctor as he doesn't seem to be interested in most issues but it is hard to find someone that seems very good and especially closing in on Medicare makes it harder. I have an appointment with someone highly recommended but the first new patient appointment isn't until May. What do I do? Walk in and say my pecker is shrinking and be told it's my imagination, part of getting older, etc? I thought others here may have experienced the same issue and could offer some opinions but if the only response is always "Go to the doctor" then what good is this forum?

Isn't every question here answered with anecdotal information pretty much? I mean, it's not like there's a doctor here diagnosing people from a message board. I understood this was a comfortable place to post issues, questions, and the like to receive information from people based on their experiences and thoughts. I never expected to receive a diagnosis. I will refrain from posting and keep my questions between my doctor (if I ever find one) and myself from now on. Consider me properly chastised. Have a nice day.

@newtobeingold - I think your just stated strategy is perfect.