Patient's question:
The foreskin has a, it hurts, I want to get the foreskin circumcised. I originally wanted to get it done but never came to do it. It's not very painful to have the foreskin removed. Are there any aftereffects?Doctor's answer:
Okay. The specific harms and impacts of phimosis and paraphimosis on the development of penis length and diameter: During puberty, since the glans penis is tightly covered by the foreskin and does not receive the necessary external stimulation, the development of the penis is restricted, leading to a smaller diameter of the glans crown after reaching maturity. In adulthood, if phimosis and paraphimosis occur, severe cases can lead to glans necrosis. Therefore, circumcision is often performed in foreign countries at an early age.Accumulation of dirt and, prone to urinary and reproductive tract infections: The foreskin contains a rich supply of sebaceous glands, producing a significant amount of secretions. The foreskin prevents these secretions from being expelled, causing them to accumulate as dirt and harboring many pathogenic bacteria. Bacteria invading the urethra can cause urinary tract infections, which may lead to balanitis, posthitis, urethritis, and can also increase the risk of infections such as genital warts and herpes.