Each child's physical condition is different, and the time of development may also vary. Sometimes, it may even be limited by gender. For example, the development time of girls is different from that of boys, and there may even be situations where girls' reproductive organs have already fully developed while boys are just beginning to develop. So, what should we do if a child's penis growth and development is delayed?
What causes delayed growth and development of the penis in children
1. The male reproductive organs include the external genitalia penis, scrotum, and internal genitalia such as testicles, epididymis, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland. The penis is the male sexual organ and generally does not exceed 5 centimeters before puberty. It grows rapidly between the ages of 12 and 13 and can reach around 12 centimeters by the end of puberty.
2. Even mature males who have completed their youth development can have significant differences, just like how a person's height varies, but it generally does not affect their function. The front end of the penis is the glans, which is the most sensitive part due to the presence of nerve fibers. The glans of infants and young children is covered with a layer of skin called the foreskin.
3. After accelerated puberty or approaching mature age, the foreskin will gradually retract and expose the glans penis. However, many people still have a long foreskin in adulthood. In this case, as long as they pay attention to hygiene and clean the foreskin regularly to prevent dirt from accumulating inside, it will not affect their health or sexual function.
What should I do if my child's development is delayed
1. The developmental level compares the measured value of a certain physical growth index (cross-sectional measurement) obtained at a certain age point with the reference population value, and obtains the position of the child in the homogeneous population, that is, the growth level of the physical growth index of the child at this age, usually represented by a grade. The growth level includes all individual physical growth indicators, such as weight, height (length), head circumference, chest circumference, upper arm circumference, etc., which can be used for evaluating individual or group children.
2. Growth rate is the periodic continuous measurement (longitudinal observation) of a single physical growth index, and the obtained growth value of this index at a certain age stage is compared with the reference population value to obtain the growth rate of this physical growth index for the child. The growth curve is the simplest and most intuitive way to represent growth rate, and regular physical examinations are the key to evaluating growth rate.
The above is an introduction to what to do if a child's penis growth and development is delayed. Generally speaking, every child has their own growth trajectory. If a child's penis development is relatively slow, there is no need to worry. When the time comes, it will naturally develop rapidly. If the development is still not good, then go to the relevant hospital for examination.
