Patient's question:
My husband's foreskin is a bit long, and sometimes there is smegma inside the foreskin. I noticed that since marrying my husband, I have experienced additional gynecological diseases every year, mostly vaginal inflammation. I heard from a friend that an overly long foreskin in men can affect women's gynecological health. Does phimosis lead to gynecological diseases?Doctor's answer:
Hypospadias, due to chronic stimulation from long-term urine and smegma, can cause swelling, congestion, and erosion of the foreskin and glans mucosa, leading to repeated cross-infections and even recurrent phimosis. This may result in severe consequences such as necrosis of the foreskin and glans. Additionally, it can transmit pathogens to the female body during sexual intercourse, causing vaginitis. Women with gynecological conditions can, while understanding professional treatment, use folk remedies as supplementary therapy. It is essential to avoid extreme hunger or overeating in daily diet and never indulge in binge eating.