Patient's question:
Since childhood, I have had excessive foreskin, and the glans cannot be exposed. As I grew older, the foreskin did not become larger, and during erection, it completely covers the glans. It is very embarrassing and uncomfortable. What impact does the foreskin have on sexual function?Doctor's answer:
Hypospadias is extremely harmful to the body, as it easily leads to the accumulation of cheesy-smelling smegma under the foreskin, which is composed of sebum secretions and shed epithelial cells. It is generally white and has a foul odor. Phimosis and hypospadias can cause smegma to accumulate under the foreskin. The accumulation of smegma can lead to bacterial infections, resulting in balanoposthitis. Inflammatory adhesions can interfere with the looseness of the foreskin, leading to secondary phimosis, and may even cause narrowing of the external urethral orifice. Hypospadias is the "root cause" of recurrent penile cancer. It is also important to restrain sexual activity and maintain a good mood. Finally, we wish all patients a speedy recovery.