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Suffered a tear on my penile opening, otherwise known as the meatus it is vertical going down the frenulum and is probably the width of a paper clip (not big at all) i feel no pain whatsoever. but am wondering if it will close itself up with time?

Q: suffered a tear on my penile opening, otherwise known as the meatus it is vertical going down the frenulum and is probably the width of a paper clip (not big at all) i feel no pain whatsoever. but am wondering if it will close itself up with time?

: Minor tears like that are not unusual and they self heal over time.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Minor tears like that are not unusual and they self heal over time.

Answered 10/5/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes it should. Good luck

Answered 10/5/2023

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A member asked:

Suffered a tear on my penile opening, otherwise known as the meatus it is vertical going down the frenulum and is probably the width of a paper clip (not big at all) i feel no pain whatsoever. but am wondering if it will close itself up with time?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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