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Circumferential acquired macropenis

A condition that causes excessive penile girth that mechanically prevents penetration and can cause dyspareunia and priapistic episodes

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Jan 13, 2026
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How do penis pumps compare to other nonsurgical methods like traction devices or injections?

Penis pumps (vacuum erection devices) are effective, evidence-backed tools for creating and maintaining temporary erections and can aid rehabilitation after prostate surgery, but they generally do not...

Jan 14, 2026
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What are the documented harms from injecting petroleum jelly or oils into the penis?

Injecting petroleum jelly or other oils into the penis produces a predictable cascade of foreign‑body reactions and a spectrum of complications ranging from scarring and deformity to life‑threatening ...

Jan 17, 2026
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How does body fat percentage affect penis appearance?

Higher body fat, particularly in the lower abdomen and pubic region, tends to hide part of the penile shaft—making the penis look shorter—while fat loss can “uncover” visible length and improve erecti...

Jan 11, 2026

What role does vaginal depth play in sexual health and intercourse?

Vaginal depth is a highly variable, dynamic anatomical trait that usually plays a limited direct role in sexual satisfaction: most evidence shows length within the broad normal range does not predict ...

Jan 16, 2026

How common are cases of acquired penile girth increase in urology literature and what etiologies are reported?

Acquired penile girth increase is distinctly rare in the urology literature: a focused review identified only seven well-documented cases of symmetrical, circumferential girth enlargement (termed “cir...

Jan 16, 2026

How is circumferential acquired macropenis evaluated and surgically managed in modern urologic practice?

Circumferential acquired macropenis is a rare, recently codified syndrome of symptomatic, symmetric penile girth increase that can impair penetration and sexual function; most reported cases follow pr...

Jan 16, 2026

Macrophallism girth

Macrophallism refers to an abnormally large penis, and when the question is specifically about girth the peer-reviewed and reference sources converge on an objective threshold: a penis whose circumfer...

Jan 14, 2026

How often does midurethral sling surgery cause new sexual pain or dyspareunia?

Midurethral sling (MUS) surgery can cause new-onset sexual pain (de novo dyspareunia) in a measurable minority of patients: randomized and cohort studies report rates commonly around 4–9%, though repo...

Jan 13, 2026

What emergency management protocols and outcomes have been reported for penile entrapment from constriction devices?

Penile entrapment from constriction devices is a rare but well-documented urologic emergency in which obstructive objects (metal rings, plastic, hair tourniquets, zippers, tools) impede venous and lym...

Jan 9, 2026

When and why might medical practitioners measure vaginal dimensions (gynecology, pelvic surgery, device fitting)?

Medical practitioners measure vaginal dimensions for specific clinical and engineering purposes: to plan and perform pelvic surgery, assess and treat pelvic floor disorders, guide obstetric management...

Jan 6, 2026

What causes semen volume to decrease in men over 40?

Semen volume commonly declines with age and the change becomes more noticeable after the late 30s to 40s, driven by a mix of physiological aging, glandular and structural changes, hormonal shifts, ner...

Jan 5, 2026

How should someone properly size, use, and maintain a vacuum erection device to avoid injury?

A vacuum erection device (VED) is a medically approved mechanical aid that creates an erection by drawing blood into the penis and holding it with a constriction ring; when sized, used, and maintained...