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Anon.
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Hi, possibly best suited for the healthy living section.
I have been suffering from mild phimosis (only occurs when erect) and was wondering the best way to treat it. I have read on the internet that it can be treated with steroid creams (which I have tried) and also through procedures like circumsision etc.
As I have given the creams a fair go and haven't been successful, I am now considering my options, circumsision especially. I do have a few questions though. Firstly, is circumsision the only procedure that can rid phimosis? I have read a few articles on the effects of this procedure and although none seem devastating, I would rather not put myself through 'lack of sexual pleasure' and the likes if it is not neccesary. What else can I try?
Also, being 16, I was wondering if it would be possible to get this done without the consent or knowledge of my parents. I don't believe for a second that they would refuse but I would rather this was between myself and the doctor. Im also unsure if I can get this done for free or not in Australia, it is for medical reasons but Im not sure how it would work.
Any help/links on the topic would be greatly appreciated.
Anon.
I have been suffering from mild phimosis (only occurs when erect) and was wondering the best way to treat it. I have read on the internet that it can be treated with steroid creams (which I have tried) and also through procedures like circumsision etc.
As I have given the creams a fair go and haven't been successful, I am now considering my options, circumsision especially. I do have a few questions though. Firstly, is circumsision the only procedure that can rid phimosis? I have read a few articles on the effects of this procedure and although none seem devastating, I would rather not put myself through 'lack of sexual pleasure' and the likes if it is not neccesary. What else can I try?
Also, being 16, I was wondering if it would be possible to get this done without the consent or knowledge of my parents. I don't believe for a second that they would refuse but I would rather this was between myself and the doctor. Im also unsure if I can get this done for free or not in Australia, it is for medical reasons but Im not sure how it would work.
Any help/links on the topic would be greatly appreciated.
Anon.