Patient's question:
I have had phimosis for a long time, and I usually clean it well, so I haven't paid much attention to it. But a friend told me that if phimosis is not removed, it can lead to prostate diseases, such as prostatitis. Is that true?Doctor's answer:
Excessive foreskin is harmful to both oneself and one's partner. It can lead to the accumulation of smegma, which is prone to causing various inflammations. These inflammations can ascend along the reproductive tract, resulting in conditions such as urethritis, prostatitis, seminal vesiculitis, and epididymitis. In severe cases, it may even trigger premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and penile cancer. It affects sexual life, and at the same time, it can also lead to repeated vaginal infections in women through sexual activity.