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Q: Genital growth during puberty

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 3rd, 2009

Im near 17.5 and im in puberty still, will my penis and testicles still grow because they have not really shown a huge growth since i started puberty 13 (approx i know i was about 13),

I have adult pubic hair but my penis and testicles are not adult structure/size yet. I have researched the tanner stages and its like im in stage 4 but my penis is in stage 3 meaning my penis is increasing in length at the minute and my testicles are 6-12ml.

My testicles are probably bigger but they are always tight in the scrotum. My muscles, facial hair, glans on penis has not fully developed to my knowledge, i still seem weak but im not skinny just not well toned) i used to be overweight but now my BMI is about 23.

I have never had a huge growth spurt in puberty the most ive grown in a year is like 2-3 inches. Will I continue to develop and will my penis/testicles increase in size? I have contemplated seeing a doctor for a few months now and I would rather do it before its too late.

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on May 5th, 2009

Sexual Health - Men Answer A6519

The penis and the testicles grow in size until the puberty is over, which, in most boys, is between 15 and 17 years. However, in certain boys the puberty might last up until 20 years.

If you feel that the other signs of puberty are not developed as expected, then you might want to visit an endocrinologist and check the production of the male sex hormone (testosterone) and the hormones responsible for control of testosterone production. If any disorder is found, then adequate treatment would be recommended. Hormonal therapy to replace the missing hormones might be recommended.

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