Method Of Exam

• Inspect the penis in standing position.
• Note hair distribution at the base of penis to assess sexual maturity.
• Ask the patient to retract the foreskin, if he has one.
• Examine penis with gloved hands.
• Inquire for latex allergy.
• Palpate the shaft of penis both along dorsal and ventral surface.
• Hold glans and gently compress it between two fingers to observe the urethral meatus.
• Pass your finger along the inferior surface to feel urethra.
  • Note which direction penis is pointing to.
  • Inspect the glans and describe the mucous membrane.
  • Note the location and appearance of the urethral meatus.

Normal:

• Penis points to left. Covered by hairless skin.
• On retraction of foreskin, Smegma (whitish cheesy material) may be noted.
• Urethral meatus is in the center of glans, patent and has no discharge.