The Penis Growth Hormone: Safe and Effective?
Several people have made a push for larger penises in recent years, to the point where they try to get their hands on other ways of achieving that, such as hormones. Of these, the “penis growth hormone” has gained traction with critics questioning its safety and effectiveness. In this article, I would like to discuss the science of penis growth hormones and evaluate if they’re safe and if they’re really that good.
Understanding Penis Growth Hormones
When we speak of “penis growth hormones,” we want to make sure you understand there isn’t one hormone alone that can cause the enlargement of the penis. Rather, the term can refer to general growth hormones or hormones such as testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH) thought to influence physical growth and sexual function.
Testosterone
Testosterone is important for male sexual growth. It’s the hormone that causes the penis to grow during puberty, and also governs libido and sexual performance in adulthood. Yet testosterone deteriorates over time. For men, low testosterone causes erectile dysfunction, sluggishness, and even a shrinking penis due to blood loss.
Some testosterone replacement therapies (TRT) are administered to address these problems but are not specifically designed for penis enlargement. An effective TRT can boost erectile function, but there’s no clear evidence that it encourages rapid growth of the penis in grown men.
Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
HGH has attracted attention for its allegedly anti-senescence properties and muscle building effects. You might think that increased HGH will make the penises bigger, but the studies do not back that up. Taking HGH without medical guidance can have devastating side effects, such as joint pain, high blood sugar, and cancer.
The Myth and the Reality
As tempting as hormonal penis growth therapies might be, the truth is there are no clinically validated penis growth hormone treatments. A majority of these treatments are marketed and supported by anecdotal evidence, rather than hard science.
Risks of Hormonal Treatments
Taking hormones for non-medical reasons can have adverse effects on health:
Hormonal Imbalance
When exogenous hormones are introduced, one of the most direct and obvious side effects of hormones can be hormonal dysregulation. We are all highly automated machines whose hormones collectively control almost everything, from mood, metabolism and procreation to health. Humans who inject themselves with hormones such as steroids or human growth hormone (HGH) put this delicate balance at risk, and this has a wide variety of unwanted health consequences. Generally, these side-effects include moodiness, anxiety, depression, acne, and hair loss along with a number of other physical side-effects. Such perturbations of life can become so disruptive that it is usual to enter a vicious circle in which one seeks more and more cures to remedy the mismatch, thus making the health condition worse.
Cardiovascular Complications
Anabolic steroids and high testosterone levels have been linked to cardiovascular problems. They also report on how these hormones put strain on the heart and vessels, increase blood pressure and cause potentially fatal heart attacks and strokes. While steroids induce the production of red blood cells, which can stimulate muscle development, the blood is dilated, causing additional stress on the heart. Such risks can never be reversed and so one must weigh the short-term reward for impulsive body transformations against the endangering health effects.
Disorders in Endocrinology
Over time, hormonal medications can cause all kinds of issues and disorders related to the endocrine system, which can severely disturb or disrupt much of the body’s internal functioning by way of the endocrine system. Insufficient hormonal use can contribute to gynecomastia, or male breast tissue growth, and fertility problems such as infertility. These, of course, apply to men but women can also experience menstrual cycles or other reproductive disorders, depending on which hormones are taken. The endocrine system is intricate, and anything that goes wrong with it can lead to problems not just in reproduction, but in the body as a whole.
Legal and Ethical Issues
In addition to the physiological risks, there are serious legal and ethical concerns about buying hormones for self-use. Most of them are sourced from black markets or websites, whose products are often of questionable quality and efficacy. But the non-regulation also makes us worry about contamination, dosing, and the presence of toxic chemicals that can carry further risk. Beyond that, though, are the moral dilemmas of hormone use for non-medical reasons; the ethical quandaries of competition in sport and body image in society.
Alternative Approaches
In order to help you feel better about your sexual health and be confident in it, there are a number of non-hormonal strategies to choose from:
Penile exercises: Jelqing and stretching may appear to increase sex size, if performed regularly. But the utility of these practices is up for debate, and may be dangerous.
Vacuum Pumps & Penile Extenders: Vacuum pumps and penile extenders may temporarily add length or width. Some people find success, but these machines should be used carefully lest they cause harm.
Surgery: There are surgeries available that also carry risks and complications. They should be enlisted only after consultations with expert physicians.
Conclusion:
The hormonal quest for the growth of the penis is full of myths, health risks, and lack of evidence. Although testosterone is a vital part of male sex health, testosterone or any other hormone for an overgrown penis is not evidence-based.
Anyone who wants to enhance their sexual wellbeing should ask healthcare providers for legitimate and safe options. Keeping wellness, self-esteem and good communication at the forefront of intimate relationships tends to be more satisfying than simply getting big.
