Patient's question:
This year, I want to have a child with my wife, so we have been having frequent sexual activity recently. Then I noticed some pain in my glans. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said I have balanitis. Doctor, can balanitis be caused by a fungal infection?Doctor's answer:
Phimosis can indeed be caused by a fungal infection. If a woman has a fungal vaginal infection, she may also transmit it to a man through sexual intercourse. Therefore, it is best for couples to go to the hospital for thorough examination and diagnosis, and then receive treatment together. However, during the treatment period, sexual intercourse should be avoided to prevent cross-infection. Additionally, it is important to have clear understanding about sexual intercourse during pregnancy and not to engage in too frequent sexual activity. Monitoring ovulation period data is also necessary. Sexual intercourse during menopause can enhance the chances of pregnancy.