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Q: Phimosis

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 15th, 2008

Im 14. I cannot pull my foreskin back when erect of flaccid. When i pull it back as far as i can when flaccid there a pretty bif curcle ont he head of my penis but not large anough to fir the glans through. The circle is even less when erect.

I am scared of doing anything sexual untill i can get it back when erect.

How can i get it back?

thank you.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 17th, 2008

Mens Conditions Answer A3947

According to your description (foreskin can’t be pulled back above the penis’s head) you could be experiencing phimosis. You may want to consult a urologist about this because phimosis usually requires surgical intervention.

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