Patient's question:
I found that I might have phimosis, but it's not severe. I don't want to have surgery, but I'm also worried that not having it treated might affect my health. So, I'd like to learn about the harms of phimosis to men's physical health.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition:1. Impaired normal development of the glans: In some cases of phimosis, if there is recurrent urethral orifice infection, it can easily lead to adhesion between the foreskin and the glans mucosa, affecting the normal development of the glans. In severe cases, it may result in glans deformity.
2. Premature ejaculation: This is most common in cases where the glans is normally covered by the foreskin but exposed during erection. Since the glans mucosa is usually hidden under the foreskin, it receives less friction and stimulation. This makes the glans mucosa overly sensitive. During sexual activity, when the erect glans is exposed and (friction) with the vaginal wall occurs, the overly sensitive glans mucosa can trigger premature ejaculation.
3. Potential risk of cancer: Studies have shown that male foreskin (smegma) is a factor in the development of penile cancer in men and cervical cancer in women.