Revealed! Penis Growth Stops At This Age

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JAKARTA - For some men, questions about the size of the penis may feel sensitive, but they are curious about when the growth actually stops, it often appears.

According to experts, penises do not continue to grow bigger over time. There is a time when the penis size period has stopped.

An urologist and sexual health expert, dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, explained that menstruation is an important period that determines the final size of the penis.

"The growth of penises is mostly duringnicity when testosterone levels increase. At the age of about 18 years, usually the end of high school, length and ring of penis has reached its final size," said dr. Brahmbhatt, quoted from the Unilad page.

This means that after entering the age of 18, the size of the penis generally does not increase significantly.

According to dr. Amy Pearlman, an urologist who focuses on male sexual and hormonal health, there are two main factors that influence a person's penis size, namely genetics and hormone exposure during development.

"The genetics and exposure to hormones during development are the main factors that determine the size of the penis," said dr. Pearlman.

According to research, the myth about the size of the leg or finger as a long hint of penis length has not been proven to be true.

Although growth stops at a late age, penis size can shrink slightly with age. Dr. Pearlman said this shrinkage is not only due to aging, but is often related to erectile dysfunction (ED), which is indeed more experienced by elderly men.

According to Men's Health data, about 80% of men in their 80s experienced ED. One of the factors that is quite influential is the lack of vitamin D.

A study conducted by Complutense University found that vitamin D deficiency could affect the function of corporate vavernosa, which is a sponge tissue in a penis that plays an important role in maintaining an erection.

"Our results suggest vitamin D deficiency may contribute to a lack of response to erectile dysfunction treatment. Recovering levels of vitamin D in patients with ED and vitamin D deficiency have the potential to increase sexual performance." said Dr. Miguel Olivencia, researcher and co-author of the study.

To maintain the health and function of the penis, experts recommend maintaining levels of vitamin D through sun exposure, eating foods rich in vitamin D such as tuna and egg yolks, and avoiding lifestyles that can disrupt blood flow to these vital organs, such as smoking and obesity.

Penis usually stops growing at the age of about 18, but health factors, lifestyles, and medical conditions can affect its shape and function over time.