Patient's question:
I am 23 years old this year, still unmarried, but now I have a girlfriend and we have been together for two years. It's time to talk about marriage. However, since my teenage years, I have had a problem with phimosis (redundant prepuce). I never took it seriously, but now I've heard from others that it can affect marital life. What kind of help do I need: How can phimosis be treated?Doctor's answer:
The best time to treat phimosis should be during adolescence. Phimosis and excessive prepuce are different. Excessive prepuce refers to the condition where the foreskin covers the glans when the penis is flaccid. Phimosis, on the other hand, refers to a condition where the foreskin is too long and cannot be retracted to reveal the glans up to the corona during erection. Prolonged phimosis can easily lead to adhesion. Phimosis surgery has advantages such as a short operation time, no need for hospitalization post-surgery, minimal psychological trauma, and concealed wounds that do not affect aesthetics. Additionally, it is important to always maintain local hygiene and cleanliness.