Obesity Is Strongly Associated With Low Testosterone and Reduced Penis Growth During Development.
Mario ManciniFrancesca Pecori GiraldiAlice AndreassiGianna MantellassiMichela SalvioniCesare C BerraRoberto ManfriniGiuseppe BanderaliFranco FolliPublished in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2021)
Childhood obesity represents an important determinant of lower testosterone level and reduced penis development. A new method should be employed to improve penis measurement in normal-weight and overweight/obese boys. The possible significance of these observations for adult genital development and reproductive potential will require large longitudinal studies.