mbak, kalo memang ternyata mikro, harus terapi? seperti apa terapinya, apa ada efek sampingnya?
On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM, Gopina Goham <alfin.b...@gmail.com> wrote: > U/ baca2... > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: najwa safina <kireihanas...@gmail.com> > Date: 2007/7/21 > Subject: Re: [sehat] Ask:micro penis > To: se...@yahoogroups.com > > > coba bantu ya.... > oh iya ngukurnya itu penisnya diregangin jangan pas keadaan biasa.... kalau > keadaan biasa memang lebih kecilll > > http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/urology/mcrpenis.html > > * > Micropenis* What is micropenis? > > Micropenis is defined as a normally structured penis that is below the > normal size range for an infant. Normally, the length of a newborn boy's > penis is between 2.8 to 4.2 centimeters with a circumference of 0.9 to > 1.3centimeters. This measurement is taken by carefully stretching the > penis and > measuring from the tip of the penis to the base of the penis. A penis > length > of less than 1.9 centimeters is usually considered micropenis. > What causes micropenis? > > Micropenis can occur alone, but usually occurs in combination with other > disorders. Hormone disorders that cause an abnormal level of hormones which > are involved in development of the sexual organs may be seen in combination > with micropenis. This can involve the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus. > What are the symptoms of micropenis? > > While each child may experience symptoms differently, the most common > finding with micropenis is an infant penis size that is less than > 1.9centimeters when stretched gently. In some cases, low sperm count, > resulting > in infertility or decreased fertility, is found in adulthood. Micropenis > may > or may not be seen in conjunction with other disorders. Always consult your > child's physician for a diagnosis. > How is micropenis diagnosed? > > Diagnosis is usually made by physical examination. Your child may then be > referred to several specialists including a pediatric urologist (a > physician > who specializes in the in disorders and care of the urinary tract and the > male genital tract) and a pediatric endocrinologist (a physician who > specializes in hormones). > Treatment for micropenis: > > Specific treatment for micropenis will be determined by your child's > physician based on: > > - your child's age, overall health, and medical history > - the extent of the condition > - your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or > therapies > - expectations for the course of the condition > - your opinion or preference > > There is no cure for micropenis. Hormone therapy may be indicated for some > children to stimulate penile growth. Other treatment options will be > discussed with you. > > Average Stretched Penile Length > (Adapted from Feldman KW, Smith DW. *Journal of Pediatrics*. 1975; 86:395): > > *Age* > *Mean +/- 1 SD (inches)* > *Mean - 2.5 SD (inches)* > 0-5 months > 1.5 +/- 0.3 > 0.75 > 6-12 months > 1.7 +/- 0.3 > 0.9 > 1-2 years > 1.9 +/- 0.3 > 1.0 > 2-3 years > 2.0 +/- 0.4 > 1.1 > 3-4 years > 2.2 +/- 0.4 > 1.3 > 4-5 years > 2.2 +/- 0.4 > 1.4 > 5-8 years > 2.4 +/- 0.4 > 1.5 > 8-11 years > 2.5 +/- 0.4 > 1.5 > Adult > 5.2 +/- 0.6 > 3.7 > > *Micropenis* is a penis that is more than 2.5 standard deviations below the > average size for age. In a newborn, a stretched penile length less than ¾ > inch (1.9 cm) is micropenis. > > Micropenis is a hormonal problem that takes place sometime after 14 weeks > gestation when the penis has already formed. Hormone levels need to be > checked. A boy's chromosomes should also be checked to see if there is an > underlying genetic syndrome. An MRI may be needed to look at the hormone > secreting glands. If the penis grows when a 3 month-trial of testosterone > is > given, the outlook is good for normal adult penis size and function. > > If micropenis does not respond to testosterone stimulation, the difficult > question of re-assigning gender arises. This decision has been made even > more difficult by conflicting and changing recommendations of experts in > the > field. (Van Wyk JJ, Calikoglu AS, Should boys with micropenis be reared as > girls? *Journal of Pediatrics*, 1999; 134(5)) At one time, gender > re-assignment was the routine choice, even though it involves castration, > surgical reconstruction, estrogen supplements, and huge emotional issues > for > the child and family. (Many people based their opinions on the case of a > baby boy whose penis was accidentally amputated during circumcision. When > he > was 22 months old, he was castrated and reassigned a female sex. He had > surgery to make his genitals appear female. He was raised as a girl. At > puberty, he was given estrogens to promote breast growth. Reports said that > he had a very good adjustment to the female sex, but it later became clear > that from an early age he had rejected the idea that he was a girl. During > his teen years, he insisted on switching back to living as a man. He later > married as a man. (Diamond M, Sigmundson HK. Sex reassignment at birth. > Long-term review and clinical implications. *Arch Pediatr Adolesc* Med > 1997;151:298-304.) Recent long-term studies of micropenis, though, have > found that even if the penis remains small, most boys-raised-as-boys end up > as sexually active, heterosexual males who stand to urinate, have a strong > male identity, normal erectile function, and who enjoy sex. (Reilly JM, > Woodhouse CR. Small penis and the male sexual role. *J > Urol*1989;142:569-71.) Their partners also report sexual satisfaction. > (van > Seters AP, Slob AK. Mutually gratifying heterosexual relationship with > micropenis of husband. *J Sex Marital Ther* 1988;14:98-107.) Teasing from > peers can be a real problem, though. A penile prosthesis may help. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > __._,_.___ > Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic > Messages | Database | Polls | Calendar > ========================================================================== > " Mailing list SEHAT didukung oleh Hewlett-Packard StorageWorks > Division. 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