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I have a short frenulum stopping me from retracting my foreskin when erect. can this be remedied at home by gentle stretching?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

You can try but: short frenulum may not be the cause , you may have phimosis foreskin will not retract , some times by progressive stretching possible , best option see your doctor to help you , may even need circumcision .

Answered 12/18/2015

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A member asked:

I have a short frenulum stopping me from retracting my foreskin when erect. can this be remedied at home by gentle stretching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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