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I am having circumcision because of tight foreskin, is this okay?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Yes it is: Circumcision is sure way of eliminating this problem. Alternative is not as certain, but often works, is prescription strength steroid cream applied to tight phimotic area twice daily for a few weeks.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/24/2019

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Hi doctor, the foreskin of penis is tight. how to loosen it? do not want circumcision. Thanks.?

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I'm 20 year old having tight foreskin problem.Any solution except for circumcision.How expensive is circumcision?Will I have problems while having sex

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Hello, Ive been having issues with tight foreskin on my penis. Ive been unable to expose the head and have attempted stretching exercises by stroking the head while erect but it hasnt worked. Is there something I can do besides circumcision?

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My penis is extremely bent when erect. it goes straight up and left. uncircumcised and theres a line of foreskin thats fused to my head, pretty tight. wondering if there any methods out there for straightening or if circumcision could be a solution?

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A member asked:

Tight foreskin.Cant masturbate in a normal way.I rub my penis over my underware to cum.can I have a regular sex life in future.circumcision expensive?

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