Dr. Nguyen Van Phuc - Department of Andrology, 108 Central Military Hospital said that in modern society, many men are increasingly interested in their physical and physiological health, especially the size of their penis. Worrying that the child is not big enough has caused many people to seek medicine, gel, tools, and even surgery in the hope of a quick recovery.
Drugs - many promises but lack evidence
Drugs that are advertised to increase hormones or stimulate blood flow to the penis often contain ginseng, jaundice, L-arginine or synthetic hormones. However, there has not been any scientific research to prove that the drug can make the penis grow in normal people. Arbitrarily supplementing hormones can also cause hormonal disorders, liver and kidney damage, acne, hair loss, and even infertility.
Gels and ice cream - temporary effects
Many types of gel and ice cream advertised as immediately enlarged actually contain only mild anesthetics, helping to prolong the menstrual period. This effect is just a feeling, absolutely no real change in size. More dangerously, products containing united chemicals can cause dermatitis, burns, and mucosal ulcers.
Long-term tools and vacuum pumps - very limited efficiency
Mechanical equipment such as extenders or foot pumps do not only create temporary expansion. Some small studies show that extenders can help increase length by 11.5 cm after many months of persistent use. However, the effort was great while the risk of pain, bruising, and blood circulation disorders was not small. vacuum pumps mainly support disorders of the diaphragm, the effect is only short-term.
Surgery more risk than benefits
Procedures such as cutting the ligament, pumping fat or injecting a filler can help improve the figure in cases of birth defects and abnormally small penis. However, for normal people, the risk of infection, bad scars, reduced sexiness, and erectile dysfunction is often higher than the benefits. Many cases of filler injections are lumpy and deformed, causing patients to lose confidence.
Exercises and lifestyle - improve function rather than size
Exercises such as jelqing and stretching have no scientific evidence. Meanwhile, pelvic floor training (Kegel) has been shown to improve peristalticity and control hesitation, but does not cause the penis to grow. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle - eating balanced, exercising, getting enough sleep, limiting alcohol and tobacco - is a safe and long-term solution.
