Nbn penile and clitoral length
Male: measure from pubic ramus to tip of glans with gentle traction applied
Female: measure with labia major separated and the prepuce skin retracted.
Males, by gestational age, in cm
- 30 wk 2.5 +/- 0.4
- 34 wk 3.0 +/- -0.4
- Term 3.5 cm +/- 0.4
Females, in mm
- Term 4.0 mm +/- 1.24
- Preterm: clitoris achieves full size by 24 wks, and may appear more prominent
relative to the labia in preemies
The 5 minute pediatric consult, 3rd Ed