penile frenulum | When talking about the penis that has a head and a shaft, there is also a small part called frenulum of prepuce of penis (Frenulum). that may cause many young men to suffer from the problem of the broken frenulum. Today, let’s get to know what the broken frenulum is, is it dangerous? And is surgery for the frenulum good? There are answers as follows.

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Can I cut the frenulum myself?

The frenulum is a small tendon that attaches the head of the penis to the foreskin. If you feel pain when you remove the foreskin at the head of the penis to clean or engage in sexual activity, the foreskin may be too narrow, you should consult a specialist doctor to consider surgery on the frenulum. 👉 Read more about Torn frenulum.

Doctors do not recommend that you cut the frenulum by yourself because of the risk of bleeding or infection.

Is it dangerous if the penile frenulum breaks?

It’s a popular question that most men worry about. It’s a popular question that most men worry about but actually, if the frenulum breaks, it’s not dangerous at all or it can be said that there’s no need for a frenulum line. Therefore, when men undergo circumcision, the doctor will cut the frenulum at the same time. The frenulum has the following advantages and disadvantages:

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Advantage of having Frenulum

• The frenulum is a sensitive point. It makes you feel a lot while having sex and can orgasm quickly.

Disadvantage of having Frenulum

• The frenulum that is too tight will prevent the foreskin from fully pulling down, that makes you unable to clean the head of the penis thoroughly.
  If there is an injury to the frenulum during sexual intercourse, if left for a long time, it will become a chronic problem. Therefore, medical experts recommend that surgery for the frenulum will definitely have many advantages. At present, there is a technique called “Bloodless circumcision” that you can circumcised at the same time as cutting frenulum.

What caused the penile frenulum to break?

The most common causes of broken frenulum are masturbation or violent sexual intercourse, as well as accidents that cause the frenulum to be pulled until it breaks causing bleeding and pain because there are many nerves in the area of ​​the frenulum.

How to properly treat a broken penile frenulum?

When the frenulum is broken, the bleeding will not stop, but we can stop the bleeding by using gauze to absorb the blood and press on the wound for about 5 – 10 minutes. When the bleeding has stopped, use clean water to wash the wound, pat it dry and apply iodine ointment in the area around the wound.

It is important to avoid using the penis for at least one to two weeks after treatment. This reduces the risk of inflammation or infection that can slow down wound healing. If you notice persistent pain, bleeding that lasts more than ten minutes, or signs of infection, see a doctor. Prompt evaluation helps identify the cause and ensures you receive appropriate treatment.

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In some cases, the frenulum does not tear because it is too tight. This tight frenulum can cause long-term problems during sexual activity. It can be corrected with minor surgery using a modern technique called bloodless circumcision or staple circumcision. This technique creates a neat wound with minimal bleeding and a relatively short recovery period.

MD. Suebphong Angchoun

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