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Written by RJK at 04 Jun 2001 23:44:05: Re: Phimosis? Frenulum Breve?
As an answer to: Phimosis? Frenulum Breve? written by Richard L at 03 Jun 2001 15:37:03:
>Recently for the first time (18) I tried putting on a condom. The instructions said "If a foreskin is present, then retract it". Anyway, this opened a whole can of worms and eventually I've come to the conclusion that I have phimosis as whenever I have had an erection the foreskin has never retracted. If I try to pull it down whilst errect, it appears that the phimotic ring is right at the end of what I believe should be the inner foreskin, but this is in actual fact normally right at the very end of the penis in a small tubular extension of skin. This is I believe, BXO. However, in light of this I have discovered that it is possible for me (with some pain) to retract the foreskin manually before becoming erect. I guess the erection stretches the foreskin, and eventually this pain goes away. However, then I experience a sharp pain from the end of my penis, on the underside at the end of the tip, as if something is being stretched that shouldn't. Obviously I am going to get to a urologist ASAP, but from the above can anybody deduce what the problem is? I think it is going to be primary phimosis, as I had no idea that the foreskin should have ever retracted, and can recall no event in the past where it has done. Obviously discovering this is a bit of a shock, and I am slightly worried as to what the treatment will be? Is cirumcision likely to be the only option?
Richard, circumcision is an option that would end your problem, but it certainly is not the only one; a short dorsal slit that frees the foreskin so it can be retracted at will is another option. This can be done in such a manner that it is not readily noticeable unless the penis is carefully scrutinised. What you need, of course, is to find a physician who is willing to cooperate in achieving what you want rather than impose his own ideas on you. Judging from what you've said you aren't under pressure to rush to a solution, instead you can afford to take the time to decide what will best meet your needs, then go for it. Best wishes, rjk.