Human penis growing larger with time and doctors are concerned

A recent study has confirmed that the average size of men's penis is increasing over the past 30 years. However, there is nothing to boast about it as doctors say it could be 'concerning'.

The study, conducted by Stanford University researchers, gathered data aboutlengthof over 55,000 penises over the period from 1992 to 2021. The data was also sourced from different studies over the period.

The study revealed that over the last three decades, the average length oferectpenis increased by a startling 25 per cent, from 4.8 inches to 6 inches. The length of flaccid penisalso increased, from 3.4 inches to 5.1, during the same period.

A concerning matter

While many may think of it as a positive development, experts warn this couldaconcerning sign and hardly something that we can call an 'evolution.'

Dr Michael Eisenberg, a professor of urology at Stanford Medicine, said theincrease in averagelength of peniscould be blamed on increased exposure to harmful chemicals.

"Any overall change in development is concerning, because our reproductive system is one of the most important pieces of human biology," the expert warned.

He also warned that scientists and researchers should immediately detect the causes that are driving this massive change in human bodies.

"If we're seeing this fast of a change, it means that something powerful is happening to our bodies. We should try to confirm these findings and if confirmed, we must determine the cause of these changes," he said.

"There could be a number of factors at play, such as chemical exposure, like pesticides or hygiene products, interacting with our hormonal systems," he warned.

The doctor said that chemical exposure was previously linked to boys and girls hitting puberty early.

"Chemical exposure has also been posited as a cause for boys and girls going into puberty earlier, which can affect genital development," he recalled.

(With inputs from agencies)