Patient's question:
I have the problem of phimosis. This was mentioned during the pre-marital examination, and it was recommended to have surgery. I am a bit worried because I have never had surgery before and don't know if it will be successful. If I don't have it done, I worry it will affect my life after marriage and also affect my partner getting gynecological diseases.Doctor's answer:
Hello, phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans penis in a natural state, and it cannot be retracted to expose the glans during erection. The difference between phimosis and paraphimosis is that paraphimosis can be manually retracted to expose the glans. Phimosis is a risk factor for many diseases, such as balanitis, premature ejaculation, and sexual intercourse pain. Considering the prevention of diseases and improving sexual quality of life, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for diagnosis. If necessary, circumcision can be performed as early as possible. The surgery has advantages such as short operating time, no need for hospitalization after surgery, minimal trauma, and inconspicuous wound that does not affect aesthetics. Additionally, attention should be paid to maintaining local hygiene and cleanliness.