| Category | Tight Frenulum/Phimosis |
The frenulum is the small ridge of tissue that connects the head of the penis to the shaft. It also acts as a natural retractor of the foreskin over the glans. It is an area with lots of nerves, so it is extremely sensitive. A short frenulum can lead to problems, such as difficulty pulling back the foreskin and can cause pain and injury during intercoarse. It is correctible by a very minor surgery known as "frenuloplasty" which lengthens the frenulum.
Phimosis is a condition of tight foreskin. This is common in diabetic patients but can also occur in a variety of other conditions. It can cause difficulty or pain during intercoarse, injury or cuts to the skin and hygiene issues. It is correctible by a minor surgery called Circumcision. Circumcision is a small surgery which can be performed under local anaesthesia and takes only10-20 minutes, after which patient can walk back home. It can be performed by either open or stapler or laser technique.
