Penis Shrinkage with no other issues?

Posted by newtobeingold @newtobeingold, Jul 8, 2024

Ok, I am new to being old...lol. I have read through these forums and those that appear to have an issue of this type talk about cancer, surgeries, and all of that type of stuff. I have never had this huge penis but you could at least notice it was there. I did go to the urologist for a little help since it just didn't work like it used to. He gave me the little yellow pill but I didn't really see much difference, it still worked most of the time like it had been. In the last year or so, it seems to have shrunk quite a bit. I think it would now qualify as a micro penis, where it never would have before. It actually now looks as though it is uncircumcised and I can't think of any other way to say it other than it seems to have just withdrawn inside. I take the lowest dose of blood pressure meds available and have for about 3 years now. I weigh roughly the same as I always did, I recently lost weight but don't see a difference. My exams and bloodwork always come back fine. Does it just get that much smaller with age? Honestly, I have to kind of push in and pull it out to even get it to come out to urinate. The urologist didn't look at it but just kind of shrugged me off when I mentioned it. He is a pretty highly rated doctor but didn't seem like he was either concerned or didn't believe me. You can google it but all the results I find are from the places that can add a foot to it and so forth, so I really can't get any honest information. Is there anything I can do or are those fun days over and I am just stuck with a micro now? I am not a nutcase and am truly serious, I can tell it is just nowhere near the size it used to be, which was only about 5 inches, but it was my 5 inches. I sometimes wish I had pictures of it from 4 or 5 years ago to compare to now so people don't think I am crazy. Thoughts?

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I feel you so much brother on this topic as at least you had 5 in I'm guessing when it was soft I've always been an innie as I am 48 years old now 6 ft 7 270 lb in my penis is an inch and a half long when it's soft and 5 and 7/8 hard with a 5.1 girth. It bothered me my entire life my insecurities are out of control had very bad sexual life with women which steered me elsewhere but I guess I'm on here to speak with other men who may share the same issue I am and possibly learn more about what I have or actually don't have and see what kind of doctors I need to go to psychiatrist and so forth.

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I had heart surgery at a young age before 50. There was barely any noticeable changes with my penis, however, it would not rise as fast or as hard. Many years later, I’m dealing with the same issues as you have and have been put on several medication that may be the cause of it. Though, if I stop taking the medicines, nothing really returns normally. I have found a few tricks to be a shower instead of a grower, but not to be discussed right now. Don’t feel bad there’s plenty of people that are out there suffering from having misguided thoughts on body type they should be. I am fit and exercise often so that doesn’t help too much. Alcohol and excessive sweets mess everything up for blood flow. Typically heart patient or older patients get baby aspirin, 81 mg of which thins out the blood and increases blood flow. I recommend googling the drug alfuzosin that relaxes smooth muscle, which helps me to be a shower.

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I had heart surgery at a young age before 50. There was barely any noticeable changes with my penis, however, it would not rise as fast or as hard. Many years later, I’m dealing with the same issues as you have and have been put on several medication that may be the cause of it. Though, if I stop taking the medicines, nothing really returns normally. I have found a few tricks to be a shower instead of a grower, but not to be discussed right now. Don’t feel bad there’s plenty of people that are out there suffering from having misguided thoughts on body type they should be. I am fit and exercise often so that doesn’t help too much. Alcohol and excessive sweets mess everything up for blood flow. Typically heart patient or older patients get baby aspirin, 81 mg of which thins out the blood and increases blood flow. I recommend googling the drug alfuzosin that relaxes smooth muscle, which helps me to be a shower.

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@lifesgood
Besides the alfuzosin, what are the other tricks to be a shower instead of a grower. At one point before prostatectomy was on tamsulosin, which is in the same class as alfuzosin, but it never helped my penis to be a shower rather than a grower. Following both radiation and a prostatectomy and lack of use (wasn't conscientious concerning vacuum pump for penile rehabilitation), my penis normally turns turtle and is engulfed by my scrotum and pubic fat pad (which never went away even after I lost weight). Before medical appointments and before I take off my boxer shorts to change in the locker room at my gym, I discretely pull on my penis so that it is visible, but it almost immediately recoils so that it is embarrassingly short.

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@lifesgood
Besides the alfuzosin, what are the other tricks to be a shower instead of a grower. At one point before prostatectomy was on tamsulosin, which is in the same class as alfuzosin, but it never helped my penis to be a shower rather than a grower. Following both radiation and a prostatectomy and lack of use (wasn't conscientious concerning vacuum pump for penile rehabilitation), my penis normally turns turtle and is engulfed by my scrotum and pubic fat pad (which never went away even after I lost weight). Before medical appointments and before I take off my boxer shorts to change in the locker room at my gym, I discretely pull on my penis so that it is visible, but it almost immediately recoils so that it is embarrassingly short.

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@bwjb I remember many years ago when I discovered my wife cheating with a "friend". The shock was overwhelming. At one point as I was changing, I looked down and boom" My penis had completely withdrawn into my scrotum (as you mentioned). Fortunately, after I calmed down, it made its appearance again. lol.

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You’re not alone my friend, I had surgery and radiation 16 months ago , my penis also has shrunk so much if I try to urinate normally by unzipping my fly I struggle to find it and it’s so small I wet the outside of my pants so when possible I sit and pee like a girl. Pills , pumps and injections don’t make me big enough for sex so I join the club of frustrated and often depressed men trying to accept that my normal sex life after 40yrs of marriage is over . I feel like I’m living with a roommate instead of my younger wife who has a great body for 65 and I can only wish I never had the surgery

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You’re not alone my friend, I had surgery and radiation 16 months ago , my penis also has shrunk so much if I try to urinate normally by unzipping my fly I struggle to find it and it’s so small I wet the outside of my pants so when possible I sit and pee like a girl. Pills , pumps and injections don’t make me big enough for sex so I join the club of frustrated and often depressed men trying to accept that my normal sex life after 40yrs of marriage is over . I feel like I’m living with a roommate instead of my younger wife who has a great body for 65 and I can only wish I never had the surgery

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@graybeard46 I am 78 and have little ability to become hard, ejaculate, or even develop feelings of sexual desire (well, some to a degree). My wife is a young 72. We had a good sex life for many years, so I did not want her to feel deserted. Every few weeks I will cuddle up, caress her body, kiss her, and, ultimately, find her soft spot and bring her to climax. I feel pretty good about it, and she really enjoys it. Sometimes, good sex isn't always about "having sex" if you get my drift. Sure, I would like to perform as I was did, but that ship has sailed. This is a pretty good alternative.

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@graybeard46 I am 78 and have little ability to become hard, ejaculate, or even develop feelings of sexual desire (well, some to a degree). My wife is a young 72. We had a good sex life for many years, so I did not want her to feel deserted. Every few weeks I will cuddle up, caress her body, kiss her, and, ultimately, find her soft spot and bring her to climax. I feel pretty good about it, and she really enjoys it. Sometimes, good sex isn't always about "having sex" if you get my drift. Sure, I would like to perform as I was did, but that ship has sailed. This is a pretty good alternative.

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@heisenberg34 you’re lucky I’m 79 , but unlike you despite being lucky to have sex 2-3 times a week for 40 yrs , about 5 yrs ago my wife hinted that we had sex for me but once a month would have been her preference which almost put us in divorce court . She use to be able to have an orgasm with a vibrator but gave up trying, maybe I’m being punished for pushing but maybe it’s a blessing I can’t function or we would be divorced, best wishes to you and your bride , we hug touch and kiss but deep inside I feel like half a man .

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@heisenberg34 you’re lucky I’m 79 , but unlike you despite being lucky to have sex 2-3 times a week for 40 yrs , about 5 yrs ago my wife hinted that we had sex for me but once a month would have been her preference which almost put us in divorce court . She use to be able to have an orgasm with a vibrator but gave up trying, maybe I’m being punished for pushing but maybe it’s a blessing I can’t function or we would be divorced, best wishes to you and your bride , we hug touch and kiss but deep inside I feel like half a man .

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@graybeard46 Please don't feel like "half a man". As we age things change... including our sex life. You say that your wife cannot reach climax, even with a vibrator. Maybe not trying so hard could help. Too much pressure can lead to hindrances in "success". Just continue with the hugs and kisses, perhaps gently finding her G-spot, massaging it lightly. My wife doesn't show a lot of interest in having sex but really enjoys what I just described. Speak gently in her ear, telling her of how attractive you find her. I hope you can relax and just enjoy the time you do spend together.

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