What Is Phimosis?
Jun 20, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Luo Yong
Introduction
Phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin covers the urethral opening but can be retracted to expose both the urethral meatus and glans penis. True phimosis is characterized by the inability of the glans to become fully exposed even during penile erection, whereas pseudo-phimosis refers to a situation where the glans is not fully exposed in the flaccid state but becomes completely visible upon erection. For patients with non-inflammatory phimosis, surgical intervention may be unnecessary as long as the foreskin is regularly retracted and cleaned.
Phimosis (excessively long prepuce) refers to a condition in which the foreskin covers the urethral meatus but can be retracted to expose both the urethral meatus and glans penis. This condition is associated with genetic factors and can be classified into true phimosis and pseudo-phimosis.
In true phimosis, the glans cannot be fully exposed even during penile erection; in pseudo-phimosis, the glans is not fully exposed at rest but becomes completely visible upon penile erection.
For patients with non-inflammatory phimosis, surgical intervention may be unnecessary if the foreskin is regularly retracted and cleaned.
Pre-marital circumcision is recommended for individuals with phimosis or excessively long foreskin. Sexual activity should commence only after treatment has been completed. For those who have not undergone circumcision, thorough local cleansing of the penis prior to intercourse is essential, followed by post-coital cleaning as well. Additionally, adequate lubrication of the genital area should be maintained during intercourse, and vigorous movements should be avoided to prevent paraphimosis or frenular tear.
