Patient's question:
I am 46 this year, with excessive foreskin and premature ejaculation. Please ask the expert, can it be treated? Is surgery required? Are there any risks?Doctor's answer:
This phimosis needs to be addressed promptly. It's not too late to treat it now; just undergoing a circumcision surgery is sufficient. It will not affect future sexual quality of life, so rest assured. This is also beneficial for the hygiene of sexual life.Can phimosis be treated? Phimosis, where the foreskin is too long and covers the glans for a long time:
1. It affects the normal development of the penis.
2. The foreskin covering the glans easily traps dirt and, leading to infections of the foreskin and glans. These infections can spread upward to other parts, such as the urethra, and can also be transmitted to women during sexual activity.
3. The glans being covered for a long time increases sensitivity, making it easier to cause premature ejaculation during sexual life.
4. During sexual activity, it can also cause tearing of the foreskin and frenulum, leading to pain during intercourse and phimosis entrapment.
Can phimosis be treated? Therefore, from the perspective of personal hygiene and health awareness, it is recommended to seek treatment promptly at a formal specialized hospital through surgical intervention.