Patient's question:
Males with phimosis often have smegma easily accumulating under the foreskin. This smegma, combined with a moist environment, can irritate the glans to cause inflammation, leading to balanoposthitis. Generally, it can affect sexual quality but does not impact fertility. Those with phimosis or excessive foreskin are best advised to undergo circumcision to remove the excess foreskin, allowing the glans to be fully exposed. Keeping the glans and penis dry at all times can prevent inflammation from recurring. It is beneficial for fertility.Doctor's answer:
Penile phimosis is a relatively common surgical condition in clinical diagnosis. In severe cases, it can lead to balanitis or even sexual dysfunction, but this condition generally does not affect fertility. Surgical removal is usually sufficient to address the issue. This is a minor procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia. Postoperatively, it is important to pay attention to local hygiene and medication changes, and the wound will heal quickly.