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Among the many diseases and infections, there are a few which have a gender bias in the way it affects. One very common problem seen in males, but goes without much attention and which gets exploited by quacks is Phimosis. Many males are embarrassed to discuss this with others. Phimosis is the inability to retract the prepuce (foreskin) of penis over the shaft due to a narrow opening.

Anatomy of pelvis:

The male organ penis consists of a tubular cylindrical body called shaft of penis. It opens at its end and this area is called 'Meatus'. The skin at the end can be pulled back to a short distance and this skin is often called the foreskin (or prepuce). The foreskin protects the more delicate 'glans' and 'meatus' (the hole or opening at the end of the penis). In people who have had 'circumcision' this foreskin is removed.

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Posted by:  mranuj(Guest)  Posted on: 03/01/2012
i am suffering from phimosis since by birth what do i do.?



Posted by:  subhrochakraborty(Guest)  Posted on: 01/29/2012
I have phimosis.give doctor add at kolkata,how much expences it.give deatails pleases.



Posted by:  sbala420  Posted on: 09/05/2011
I need a Phimosis treatment. Any doctor in chennai



Posted by:  sinhalgaurav  Posted on: 06/23/2009
I need a Phimosis treatment. Any doctor in Mumbai or Pune whom i can consult??



Posted by:  mumbai  Posted on: 12/30/2008
i want foreskin operation in bombay how much expenses for that and how much time for operated pl give me advise


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/19/2009
1]Can anybody guide me what is the difference between circumcision and phimosis?2) Can anybody send me photographs and movie clips showing surgical procedures of an adult male and female circumcision?



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 06/08/2010
1. Phimosis is the condition, Cicumcision is one of the treatment which requires surgery.




Posted by:  sam12(Guest)  Posted on: 11/20/2008
I am 27 married, 2 weeks backs , i had operated the foreskin (phimosis),i wish to do sex with my wife when it is possible for doing sex with my wife.



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 04/29/2008
Are there alternatives to circumcision



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 04/24/2007
All this article can say is negative and depressing infor. The only cure is getting cut-no discusion or hope for other cures or alternative treatments!!


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/19/2010
There is treatment from your GP, as i'm 17 and have had treatment mine was quite severe but with the soothing gel, it cleared up within 4 weeks - Don't get yourself a circumsition - its painful, as my uncle has had it and was hospitalised for 16 days. OUCH.!!! the treatment is perscription only it is called Betamethasone.x It works wonders




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