Summer vacation has passed, and I believe many parents had their children undergo circumcision during the break. The foreskin can protect male friends from external dirt and pathogens, while internally keeping the ** moist and sensitive. However, if the foreskin is too long, it can lead to a series of infections for the penis, which could even be transmitted to partners. Those who are still hesitating about whether to undergo circumcision can listen to the views of Director Ye Daoyin from Beijing Shun Urology on the matter.
1. What is foreskin phimosis?
1. Excessive foreskin: Excessive foreskin refers to the condition in adult males where the foreskin covers the penis and cannot be fully retracted, but can be flipped back, which is known as excessive foreskin.
2. Phimosis: Phimosis refers to the condition where the opening of the foreskin is too small, causing the foreskin to cover the glans and making it impossible to retract the foreskin to the ** corona.
Physiological phimosis: In newborns, there is mild adhesion between the foreskin and **, which hinders the retraction of the foreskin.
True phimosis: This refers to the condition where, after the age of three, the opening of the foreskin remains as small as a pinhole, preventing it from retracting to the corona.
Paraphimosis: The foreskin can retract to the corona, but the foreskin opening is tight and cannot be immediately repositioned.
Secondary phimosis: This is caused by trauma or infection, resulting in scarring at the foreskin opening.
2. Which types of foreskin require circumcision?
1. True phimosis: Severe narrowing of the foreskin opening can lead to scar tissue phimosis;
2. Recurrent paraphimosis: After the foreskin is retracted, a narrow, tight ring forms, constricting the “penis.” This situation requires immediate medical attention; if not handled properly, it can cause “penile” necrosis;
3. Excessive foreskin that is difficult to clean, leading to recurrent ** balanitis and urinary tract infections.
3. The harms of foreskin phimosis to men
1. Easily leads to rampant bacterial growth: Excessive foreskin can harbor dirt, nurturing a large number of bacteria. Bacterial invasion of the urethra can cause urinary tract infections, as well as induce balanitis, **itis, urethritis, and other reproductive infections, which may increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
2. Can lead to gynecological diseases in partners: During sexual activities, if proper protection is not in place, the dirt from the foreskin can be transferred to female partners, leading to infections of reproductive diseases. More severely, smegma can also trigger cervical cancer.
3. Greatly impair kidney function: Excessive foreskin can lead to reproductive infections, allowing bacteria to ascend and infect the kidneys, which, if left untreated for a long time, can damage kidney function.
4. Prone to premature ejaculation: Patients with phimosis often have their ** constantly wrapped, resulting in less stimulation to the mucosa, making it overly sensitive. During sexual activities, the ** can ejaculate quickly upon friction, leading to premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, reduced sperm vitality, and other sexual function disorders that can easily cause male infertility.
5. Affects urination and is prone to infection: When the foreskin is too long, the flow of urine is obstructed, resulting in splattering urine, wetting clothes. Chronic inflammation can lead to a narrowed urethral opening, further complicating urination. The urine produced by the kidneys cannot be smoothly excreted, leading to hydronephrosis due to dilation of the renal pelvis and ureters. Bacteria can also ascend to the bladder, ureters, or kidneys, causing urinary tract infections.
Regarding the issue of foreskin phimosis, it is closely related to the lifelong happiness of male friends. If many men experience excessive foreskin or phimosis, it is advisable to seek medical examination promptly to avoid delaying treatment!
