Is my penis actually shrinking?

[LowTea Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close LowTea]

I fear that my penis may be shrinking. My BPEL used to be a bit over 6 and a half. Now its a bit below.

This COULD be because I'm using a different ruler now (wood as opposed to flexy plastic). It COULD be because I'm starting to measure it standing up as opposed to laying down. Or it could be because it's really shrinking!

I think my penis is shrinking because I have low testosterone. I don't have any proof that low testosterone=shrinking penis, but it makes sense, doesn't it? I'm going to ask an endocrinologist about it- the fourth endocrinologist I've seen so far- when I see him next month.

Wht have I been to so many endocrinologists? Because they refuse to accept that my testosterone is low and that I need treatment! They all say that my testosterone levels are well within normal range, and that "no licensed medical professional" is going to prescribe me AndroGel (the most common test. replacement cream). But the stupid reference ranges that these doctors use to define "normal" are so arbitrary, and even if my testosterone level is "normal," it's still very low for somebody my age (19). I need to get on AndroGel, fast, so my penis doesn't shrink anymore!

But in the mean time, I'm taking testosterone supplements, trying to take a lot of zinc and vitamin D, never letting any plastic or cosmetics with parabens in it touch my testicles or even my body if I can prevent it- anything I can do to naturally raise my levels. If I have to start using small amounts of illegal steroids because the medical community refuses to help me, so be it.

My girlfriend and my therapist tell me that I have BDD- Body Dysmorphic Disorder- about my penis, and that's what is causing me to worry about it shrinking. But I think it actually is shrinking. Again, it could be because I'm using a different ruler or because I'm measuring it in a different position, but I doubt it.

What do you think? Can normal-but-still-below-average T levels cause your genitals to shrink? Everything else I've read online is really inconclusive about this.

[eow. Member of the Month April 2013 Find all posts View Profile Close eow.]

This COULD be because I'm using a different ruler now (wood as opposed to flexy plastic). It COULD be because I'm starting to measure it standing up as opposed to laying down. Or it could be because it's really shrinking!

You already answered your own question. You lay down 2 perfectly logical reasons, yet you still choose to believe the ridiculous conclusion that it is shrinking, lol.

Even if you had low testosterone, your penis wouldn't shrink. You're only 19 for crying out loud. If anything, your penis is still in the process of GROWING. Like you said, there is no proof that you have low testosterone. Your endocrinologists refuse to prescribe you TRT because your testosterone is normal. You do NOT need to "get on AndroGel, fast." If you were to start TRT my guess is that you would start getting anxiety over the possible side effects of TRT and you'd be back at square one.

To me it sounds like you have a case of health anxiety (hypochondria). I have generalized anxiety and I've had bouts of health anxiety as well (about lymph node cancer). I saw like 3 doctors and I was still freaking out about it. Eventually I just got the fuck over it and relaxed a bit, and I've never felt better (this was only a month or two ago). If you see one doctor and you doubt his conclusions and want a second opinion: fine. Two doctors? Okay, I guess. After you've seen three or more doctors who say the same thing, I think you can safely conclude there's nothing wrong with you.

Conclusion: chill out, play video games, fuck your girlfriend. Get over this low testosterone penis-shrinking nonsense.

[Toadstool Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Toadstool]

Allllright you need to sit back and learn to breath. One second in, hold that breath for four seconds, then release that breath for two seconds. Do this 10 times a day for the rest of your life.

You have had 3 professionals tell you something and you refuse to believe them so you're going to see a fourth...
Do you know what a confirmation bias means? It means that you think something (ie. your penis is shrinking) and then you go looking for reasons to back up that claim and ignore all the things that refute it.
3 pros tell you you're fine. Don't waste this fourth guy's time. Leave him alone.

Testosterone has zero to do with your size. End of story. Whether you're a test. freak, or on the lower side, your ding dong will not be affected.

Using different measuring devices gives you different measurements. Crazy, I know.
If you use one ruler and then switch to another, you will not get the same measurements. You can test this in a couple of ways right now. Go out to walmart, get yourself a plastic ruler, a wooden ruler and a steel ruler. Then measure yourself with each.
Next, measure your girth with a string, a piece of paper and a tailor's measuring tape.
Your result should be that you get a different number for each device.

That means if your penis shrinks by going from wood to plastic, then you can GROW your penis by going back to wood. I'm not the wizard of Oz here, I just have really good ideas!
Also, keep in mind, measuring is not about determining your size, but about plotting your progress. Get one ruler and stick to it!

[CUSP82 Administrator Admin of the Month Dec 2014PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close CUSP82]

Did you ever think that to much testosterone is harmful and could kill you? Nah it couldn't do that; it's just testoserone! ( wanna bet). Now keep thinking the way you're thinking because you won't need testosterone once your girl dumps you ( if you keep acting like this). Now you mentioned you have a therapist and exactly what is he treating you for? Could it be anxiety?

[Pegasus AdministratorPE Gym EditorPEGym Hero ☺ Admin of the Month Mar 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Pegasus]

I have an idea, go do some weight training ,this is good for increaseing test and also good for anxiety.

[draggin Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close draggin]

Easy buddy, I could be wrong, but I'm pretty darn sure testosterone causes your balls and dick to shrink. No shit. Stay away from all that crap. Just keep jelqing, stretching, and kegelling. That is all you need. You dick will grow big over time (a couple years).

[GoingForGold Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GoingForGold]

I have an idea, go do some weight training ,this is good for increaseing test and also good for anxiety.

Safest way to increase testosterone right here. Load-bearing exercise.

It sounds like the doctors are not going to give you testosterone gel, they reserve that for people who NEED it. Your girlfriend and therapist might be onto something, it sounds like an unhealthy obsession with body image/identity.

You penis is not shrinking, do PE and it should grow.

[longmonster Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close longmonster]

Like everyone else already mentioned. Stop worrying! Go to the gym and work out, Do some PE and you should be fine.

[MrsLooking4more Retired Super Moderator Member of the Month Feb 2013PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close MrsLooking4more]

LowTea if three professionals (Specialists none less) have told you do not have Low T, you do not have it. Period repeat that three times. Low T doesn't usually affect the size, it affects erection quality (EQ) which might be perceived as affecting size. How do I know this because my husband has been in treatment for Low T for years.

Now you seem to be obsessed with what you percieved as being a Low T and want to cure it. Do you know what happens at the other end of the spectrum? When you provide your body with extra T that it doesn't need? I will tell you what happens, your body stops making T because is saturated. Then you will have a NON working penis which will in turn make you a self fulfilling prophecy. You are 19 yrs old, your body has not reached full maturity.

Now get a grip in reality and avoid stuff that will harm you for life. You want a nice hanging lose unit that doesn't work? Keep doing what you are doing. If you are able to have an erection and glorious sex with your girl. Go and do that and enjoy it, while being thankful you don't have Low T and therefore can get it up. If you want more info feel free to ask my husband who has been through the ringer with this. He user name is Looking4More.