“Hey Dr. Sam – I’ve never had a big penis, I guess it’s average. However, something disturbing has happened, my penis seems to be shrinking. It’s not all of a sudden, it’s been gradual. I thought it was in my head. Or maybe I wasn’t getting super hard, so it just looked smaller. However, the most embarrassing thing happened a few days ago… I was having sex and my lady said to me, ‘Is your penis getting smaller?’ I didn’t know what to say or how to react. Let me ask you, can your penis really shrink? I’m 57 years old, by the way. Please help.”
Umm… I don’t even know where to start. That’s a very painful thing to hear. I’m assuming she wasn’t trying to be hurtful. Maybe you should have asked her if her vagina was getting bigger?! LOL…
Anyway, let’s dig into this and help grow back your penis, so you can feel more confident.
Yes, the Penis Can Shrink With Age
However, penis shrinkage can happen even when you’re younger — in your 20s and 30s. Let’s go over the most common causes:
1. Hormonal Imbalance
This is one of the biggest causes of penis shrinkage.
As you age, your testosterone levels decrease and estrogen increases, creating a hormonal imbalance.
The penis is still a muscle — different than your biceps, but still influenced by testosterone, which supports growth and strength.
Fun fact: Female bodybuilders who take testosterone often develop clitoral growth — sometimes up to 2 inches long. That’s because the clitoris is similar to the penis in structure, just without the urethra.
Optimizing your testosterone levels won’t make your penis grow beyond your genetic potential, but it can restore your full size and firmness.
2. Poor Blood Flow
Aging reduces blood flow and circulation throughout the body — including the penis. Poor circulation affects erection strength, size, and fullness.
Penis exercises, amino acids, and blood flow supplements can help restore healthy circulation and maximize your full size potential.
3. Gaining Belly Fat (Cosmetic Shrinkage)
Excess fat around the belly and pubic area makes the penis appear smaller.
But it’s more than just appearance — fat cells increase estrogen production, which reduces testosterone and causes real shrinkage over time.
4. Prostate Surgery
Research from 2014 found that 15–68% of patients experienced shrinkage after prostate gland removal (prostatectomy).
The good news? Many of these men regained some size within 1–2 years using penis rehabilitation exercises.
5. Medications
5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride (used for hair loss or prostate issues) are known to:
- Reduce penis size
- Cause erectile dysfunction
- Increase estrogen and lower testosterone
These drugs are anti-androgens and can have long-term sexual side effects.
6. “Use It Or Lose It”
The penis is a muscle — and if you don’t use it, you lose it.
However, masturbating too often can also cause shrinkage due to stress and overstimulation. Think of it like overtraining a muscle — it becomes fatigued and starts to atrophy.
Keep using it, get regular erections, and do your kegels, but avoid overdoing it.
Helpful Resources
Below, I’ve included two important links if you want to restore your penis size and improve your erection quality:
- Natural Testosterone Optimization Solution – Use this daily to naturally increase testosterone and balance estrogen and cortisol levels.
- Free penis growth guide – Includes the best exercises, routines, and strategies to increase length, girth, and erection strength.
Give it a try and let me know how it works for you.
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