Question 1

what is hypospadias?

Accepted Answer

Opening underneath: Urethral opening is not at the end of the penis. Can be located anywhere underneath from under the glans, all way back to the anus. Not far back is most common. Commonly asociated with chordee (penis bent downward). Foreskin is &quot;hooded&quot;, i.e. Missing on underside of penis. Incidence 1 in 2 - 300 males. Penis often smaller than normal. Very severe cases sometimes considered ambiguous genitalia.

Question 2

what is done for hypospadias?

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Hypospadius: A surgery is done to fix and move hole to more normal location.

Question 3

what is the effect of hypospadias?

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Urine problems: Will have difficulty with proper urination and susceptible to infections.

Question 4

i learned today that i have a slight case of distal hypospadias. what does this mean and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

?Treatment necessary: Many mild cases of hypospadias, especially those diagnosed later in life require no treatment, i.e. If urination and sex are both satisfactory, and male has already had children. If in doubt see a pediatric or reconstructive urologist. Yes, hypospadias in adults is usually managed by pediatric urologists.

Question 5

when i was born i had hypospadias and then had it redone when i was 15. i am now 18 and when i had it redone see said it would grow after they fixed it and i dont even think it has. im a little under 5in erect and barely in girth. any advice?

Accepted Answer

: Your penis is small normal &amp; obviously self concious about size. 50% of post pubertal males want to have a larger penis. Most partners aren't nearly as concerned as you might think. Large size means possible recruitmant for pornos. Best approach is to share concerns with prospective sex partner just before getting intimate. Unlikely partner will object &amp; would not be suitable partner if they do.

Question 6

what is glanular hypospadias and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Meatus under glans: Urinary opening is on underside of glans penis beyond the coronal sulcus (groove around base of glans). 1)does not require surgical correction as regards penile functions of urination or sex unless there is meatal stenosis (very small urinary opening) or chordee (curvature) present. 2) magpi hypospadias repair can provide excellent functional & cosmetic correction.

Question 7

willhaving/had hypospadias complicate a vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

No: Hypospadias should not cause any complications for vasectomy. Bleeding issues, or presence of a local anatomic abnormality (eg, varicocele, hydrocele, scrotal mass, cryptorchidism) are relative contraindications to vasectomy.

Question 8

what is done during  hypospadias repair?

Accepted Answer

Create normal penis: We try to repair in single stage, unless very severe with urinary opening at the scrotum & 2 stage repair is performed. Penis is straightened & urinary opening is advanced to tip of glans if possible.Penile shaft skin is dissected down to base to straighten, graft maybe required for severe chordee, or dorsal plication.Urethra constructed from skin flaps or buccal graft. Stent or catheter for urine.

Question 9

i have hypospadias is that possible to married?

Accepted Answer

Hypospadius: Uncorrected hypospadius can be a fertility issue depending how far back on the penis shaft the urethral opening is positioned. If it's on the glans penis ("head") it won't likely be an issue.

Question 10

what can you expect from post hypospadias surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hypospadias surgery: Hypospadias surgery is performed to correct displacement of the urinary opening on the penis. The surgery is usually uneventful, except possibly for 4th degree hypospadias which requires a much more extensive plastic surgical repair. After surgery you should expect pain and short-term urinary difficulty; appetite may be off for a while, but more likely bottle or breast feeding will soothe.

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