Patient's question:
A 30-year-old man dislikes smoking and drinking beer. He has excessive foreskin and recently noticed some redness and swelling on his glans. In addition to the stinging and itching sensation, he feels very uncomfortable, especially during urination, with a stinging pain. He is afraid to have sexual intercourse with his wife, worrying about infecting her with balanoposthitis. How can he prevent this?Doctor's answer:
Preventive measures for balanoposthitis should be taken in our daily lives: (1) Pay attention to local hygiene, clean the glans and foreskin daily. If the foreskin is too long, seek timely treatment, and consider circumcision if necessary. It is very important to clean the smegma promptly. (2) If one partner has a genital disease, sexual activity should be suspended, and timely treatment is required. If the infection is caused by trichomoniasis or Candida, both partners should be treated simultaneously. (3) Avoid unprotected sex and maintain a clean lifestyle. (4) If ulcers or erosion occur, change the medication promptly, twice daily, to prevent discomforting irritation.