Patient's question:
I had a circumcision surgery 2 weeks ago. Except for the swelling, can I have sex? Will it affect anything if I have had it done?Doctor's answer:
Speculate on the condition, it is recommended that sexual activity can only be resumed one month after the circumcision surgery. If you engage in sexual activity before the swelling subsides, the incision may rupture, leading to a recurrence of skin breakdown and infection, which is not good for the prognosis.Swelling after a circumcision is a relatively common symptom. Mild edema of the glans penis within 3 to 4 days after surgery is normal, but there is individual variation. The cause of swelling is due to the rich blood and lymphatic circulation in the frenulum area of the foreskin. After the surgery, the blood and lymphatic vessels are cut off, and new circulation pathways need to be established, which may lead to poor blood flow. Therefore, swelling may reappear locally after the surgery, and it usually resolves within 2 to 3 weeks. In some cases, it may take longer than 3 months, but there is no need to panic—once the new circulation is established, the swelling will naturally subside.
If the swelling persists for an extended period, it is advisable to return to the hospital for a follow-up examination to prevent secondary infection. This can also be achieved by