Patient's question:
I am 26 years old this year, and I plan to get married next year. However, I always feel uncomfortable with my penis. Excessive foreskin has been an old problem, and it has severely affected my normal life. It becomes hard to get erect at critical moments, and ejaculation is also very difficult. I have thought about improving it through surgery, but I am afraid it might be harmful to my body.What kind of help I need: Can phimosis be cured through surgical treatment?
Doctor's answer:
There are two types of phimosis: physiological phimosis and pathological phimosis. Physiological phimosis is when the foreskin can be easily retracted by hand during an erection, revealing the glans, or even slips back on its own during erection. Most cases of phimosis are physiological, so it does not pose any obstacle to sexual activity. Pathological phimosis, however, is when the foreskin cannot be retracted regardless of how hard one tries, making surgery necessary. This is because an exposed glans is essential for pleasure, and the foreskin can easily accumulate dirt and bacteria, leading to poor hygiene.