What is Short Frenulum of the Penis?

Description of the condition

Short frenulum of the penis, or phimosis, is a condition in which the frenulum of the penis is too short, causing difficulty during sexual intercourse or urination.

Classification

• Physiological phimosis: in children under 3 years old, the frenulum naturally tightens, causing physiological phimosis, which may resolve by itself by the age of 3.
• Pathological phimosis: occurs in adults due to inflammatory processes, trauma, or developmental abnormalities.

Symptoms

Symptoms of short frenulum of the penis may include pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse, difficulty urinating, and inflammation of the frenulum.

Causes

The causes of short frenulum may include genetic factors, inflammatory processes, trauma, or developmental abnormalities.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis involves a doctor's examination and, in some cases, ultrasound examination of the urethra.

Treatment

Treatment of short frenulum of the penis may include medication therapy, physiotherapy, or, in some cases, surgical intervention.

Prevention

Prevention of short frenulum of the penis includes avoiding trauma and inflammatory processes, as well as regular check-ups with a doctor.

Physician

A urologist or andrologist is responsible for diagnosing and treating short frenulum of the penis.