Patient's question:
I am a 37-year-old man who has been sick for a long time, but it wasn't until I got checked that I found out about this condition. May I ask: Is it too late to have a circumcision surgery at the age of 23?Doctor's answer:
At the age of 23, getting a circumcision surgery is not too late. Circumcision refers to a condition where the foreskin opening is small, making it impossible to retract the foreskin to reveal the glans penis either during an erection or with manual manipulation. Circumcision should be performed at an early stage because it can hinder the growth and development of the penis, and is prone to causing conditions such as adhesion and strangulation. It can also repeatedly irritate the foreskin and glans, leading to recurrent balanitis. Additionally, it may affect normal sexual life. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a thorough examination and diagnosis before undergoing surgery. The surgery is relatively short in duration and does not require hospitalization postoperatively.