Foreskin (Prepuce) Problems in Men – What You Need to Know
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What is the Purpose of Foreskin?
The foreskin covers the penis. Evolutionary, the role of the foreskin is to protect the penis from exposure to heat, cold, and wind. With most modern men wearing clothing, the foreskin is not as essential as it used to be thousands of years ago.
What Problems Can Occur with Foreskin?
There are many diseases that can cause penile problems and involve the foreskin.
- The foreskin can become infected or can get red, inflamed, and irritated, especially in diabetic men, causing balanitis.
- Small cuts on the foreskin are usually a sign of balanitis.
- It can also become too tight, making it difficult to pull back the foreskin. When the foreskin of the penis is too tight, the condition is called phimosis.
- The foreskin that cannot be pulled back over the head of the penis requires emergency treatment. This condition is called paraphimosis.
- In men with phimosis or frenulum breve, the foreskin can rip during sex causing pain and bleeding.
- Men also may develop foreskin cysts.
- Genital warts and other sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes can affect the foreskin.
- Penile cancer may also involve the foreskin.
- Foreskin discoloration to white color can be a sign of BXO (balanitis xerotica obliterans) or penile vitiligo among other causes.
- Foreskin irritation after sex. The foreskin can become itchy with small cuts and cracks on the foreskin
- Foreskin adhesion can be caused by phimosis, balanitis xerotica obliterans, or penile bridges.
What is the Treatment for Foreskin Problems?
Medications can help with some foreskin problems such as balanitis or phimosis. Usually, an antibiotic or steroid cream is used for the treatment of balanitis. When medications do not work, circumcision is an effective treatment option.
For other conditions, the treatment varies depending on the underlying diagnosis which may involve oral medications, creams, or a surgical procedure such as circumcision. At New York Urology Specialists, we provide effective treatment for all problems that involve the penis and the foreskin.
Usually, treatment for foreskin problems can be performed in our office without the need for a hospital visit.
What Happens if Foreskin (Prepuce of the penis) is Removed?
When the foreskin (prepuce of the penis) is removed during circumcision, no adverse effects are known to occur. Studies show that circumcision does not cause any significant change in sensation. Circumcision has no effect on erections or the ability to have children.
Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Circumcision and Treatment of Penile Problems?
- All treatment is performed by a board-certified urologist experienced in cosmetic circumcision, circumcision revision, and penile frenuloplasty. We treat men with phimosis, balanitis, BXO, penile skin bridges, and other penile problems such as symptoms of pain, irritation, and cuts on the penis, foreskin problems, and genital warts.
- We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for the treatment of sexual and erection problems in men.
- We offer diagnostic testing in our office, which avoids hospital costs.
- Extensive Experience: Thousands of men have been treated successfully using medical therapy, surgery including circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty, ShangRing Circumcision, as well as complex penile surgery including penile plication for Peyronie’s disease, and penile implant surgery for ED. We perform over 100 adult circumcisions each year. There are very few board-certified urologists who perform as many.
- Safety – We are one of the very few practices that offer circumcision under local anesthesia with same-day consultation and circumcision options. The safety of local anesthesia is unparalleled.
- Confidential and Understanding Care. We understand that most of our patients desire privacy. We see patients with a variety of urological problems. Your reason for visiting us is entirely confidential.
Did you know? Dr. Shteynshlyuger has performed over 1,000 penile surgeries including circumcisions, circumcision revisions, frenuloplasty, penile implants, correction of Peyronie’s disease and congenital penile curvature. He performs 150-200 penile surgeries a year.
Where to Get Adult Circumcision in NYC?
At New York Urology Specialists, we offer same-day circumcision treatment for men.
Call/text today: 1-646-663-5545 or make an appointment online.
We perform cosmetic circumcision, circumcision revision, penile frenuloplasty, and offer treatment for phimosis, balanitis, penile irritation, and redness. We treat sexual and erection problems and offer comprehensive STD testing for infections. We offer confidential appointments. Our prices are affordable with or without insurance.
Read Real Stories of men who underwent circumcision at New York Urology Specialists.
Read RealStories: Circumcision for the treatment of recurrent balanitis and balanoposthitis in a 43-year-old man
Read RealStories: Circumcision for a 49-year-old man with BXO – out-of-state – Drove
Read RealStories: Circumcision – genital warts for a 28-year-old man from out-of-state
Read RealStories: ShangRing circumcision – a 23-year-old man with recurrent inflammation
What do Penile Problems Look Like?
You can find pictures of circumcision as well as before and after treatment images in our image gallery.
Scheduling Appointments for Circumcision at New York Urology Specialists
If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-5545.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients.
We offer affordable prices with or without insurance. We offer weekday, weekend, and evening office hours.
Find out our office hours or directions to our office.
Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist, who specializes in all aspects of care for sexual problems in men. He is a specialist in treating penile problems, including ED, phimosis, foreskin problems including inflammation and irritation, premature ejaculation, and other sexual concerns. He has successfully treated hundreds of men with sexual problems including ED and poor libido.
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Circumcision With Fast Recovery at New York Urology Specialists
At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of sexual problems in men. We understand the challenges that penile problems such as pain in the penis, cuts on the foreskin, irritation, and curvature create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem. We help you find a treatment for penile problems including appearance concerns, foreskin problems, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction that fit your needs, lifestyle, and your preferences.
Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of men with sexual problems that include penis problems, scrotal problems, and erectile dysfunction. By virtue of our experience and skill, we are able to offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man who desires an effective treatment for any problem that affects the penis. We offer medical and surgical treatment for men’s sexual problems.
We Treat Some of the Most Complex Penis and Foreskin Problems Including:
- The foreskin that cannot be pulled back
- Turtle-neck penis “peno-scrotal web“
- Penile skin adhesions
- Circumcision Revision
- Penile Skin Bridges
- ShangRing Circumcision
- Phimosis Treatment
- Frenulum Breve Treatment in Men
- Penile Pain During Sex
- Impotence in men with diabetes.
- Erectile dysfunction in men for whom medications do not work.
- Loose circumcision vs tight circumcision
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Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-5545.
We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. Information for out-of-state and international patients. Find out our office hours or directions to our office.
We offer affordable prices with or without insurance. We offer weekday, weekend, and evening office hours.
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