What are the causes of the small penis?

The condition of the small penis can be very frustrating. It holds the ability to reduce self-confidence and performance satisfaction. Following are the various factors responsible for the small penis:

• One of the major underlying causes of a small penis is the low secretion of HCG hormone during the early trimester of the pregnancy resulting in low production of testosterone which affects the growth of the penis in length and width both.
• The genetic disorder is another aspect that plays a major role in the natural growth of the penis. The condition is commonly associated with chromosomal disorders of Klinefelter syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Down syndrome.
• Various studies have shown the ill-effects of environmental pollutants and exposure to chlorinated pesticides during pregnancy may also cause the condition of small penis or micropenis.
• Some men can also experience a temporary or permanent decrease in penis size due to several factors such as aging, use of certain medications, obesity, surgery, smoking cigarettes, and Peyronie’s disease.