What Is Phimosis?
Jun 11, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Luo Yong
Introduction
Phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin covers the urethral meatus but can be retracted to expose both the urethral meatus and glans penis. True phimosis is characterized by incomplete exposure of the glans even during penile erection, whereas pseudo-phimosis describes a situation where the glans is not fully exposed at rest but becomes completely visible upon erection. In cases of non-inflammatory phimosis, surgical intervention may be unnecessary if the foreskin is regularly retracted and cleaned.
Phimosis refers to a condition in which the foreskin covers the urethral meatus but can be retracted to expose both the urethral opening and the glans penis. This condition is associated with genetic factors and can be classified into true phimosis and pseudo-phimosis.
In true phimosis, the glans remains fully covered even during penile erection; in pseudo-phimosis, the glans cannot be fully exposed at rest but becomes completely visible upon erection.
For patients with asymptomatic (non-inflammatory) phimosis, surgical intervention may not be necessary if the foreskin is regularly retracted and cleaned.
Circumcision is recommended for individuals with phimosis or redundant prepuce prior to marriage. Sexual activity should commence only after treatment has been completed. For those who have not undergone circumcision, thorough local cleansing of the penis is essential before and after intercourse. Additionally, adequate lubrication of the genital area should be maintained during intercourse, and vigorous movements should be avoided to prevent paraphimosis or frenular tear.
