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Written by AJ at 30 Jun 2003 13:37:58:

As an answer to: phimosis? written by lv at 29 Jun 2003 23:33:35:

>about 6-10 months ago i started stretching as i could not retract my foreskin and it loosened up a bit and i could retract it when flacid without any major squeezing or pain, but it was still tight. it did not improve very much beyond there, and i stopped stretching. i am wondering what to do from here?
>is this natural?

Yes. Stretching sometimes works, but not always. The anti-circ folks here will say it works everytime, but, sadly, they are wrong.

>do i have phimosis and do i need to get surgical treatment?

That's up to you. Some guys adjust to having phimosis and if it's not painful are happy to live with it, despite the drawbacks. While some guys opt to get surgery.

>is there anyway i can remove this problem through stretching? i have read about some steroid creams, do these work?

Stretching has a much better chance of success with steroids.

>and if so, what should i tell my physician (i havent discussed this with him)?

Discuss it with him. If he's not clued up - get a second opinion.

>i do not want to get surgical treatment and lose my foreskin because it is a very sensitive area.
>thanks,
>lv

Hope that helps.



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