Penile Length of Prepubertal Children in Surabaya
| Main Authors: | Susiana, Okta Margarita, Yuliawati, Tri Hartini, Purwanto, Bambang, Rezano, Andri, I’tishom, Reny |
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| Format: | Article info cross-sectional analytic observational study application/pdf eJournal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran
, 2023
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https://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/view/3094 https://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/view/3094/1864 https://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/downloadSuppFile/3094/3749 https://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/downloadSuppFile/3094/3750 |
Daftar Isi:
- Background: Early recognition of phallic size abnormalities is essential to identify underlying endocrine and genetic disorders. Parents are concerned regarding their son’s penis length, especially obese and short-stature boys. This study aimed to investigate the factors of penile length in prepubertal boys aged 9-11 in Surabaya.Methods: A cross-sectional analytic observational study was conducted between October and November 2021 during the community services program of the Andrology Study Program, Universitas Airlangga. One hundred forty-eight healthy boys aged 9-11 years were enrolled in this study. Penile parameters and anthropometric measures were recorded. Data were analyzed with Spearman Rho’s formula to correlate the variables studied.Results: The average penile lengths and penile circumference of the penis were 6.3±1.4 and 5.2±1.0 cm, respectively. This study found two boys with micropenis (1.35%) with normal and overweight body mass index (BMI). The penile length was positively correlated with height but not with BMI.Conclusion: Androgen and growth hormones significantly influence penile length. Children with abnormal BMI tend to have smaller penile sizes, associated with increasing androgen aromatization.