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Tight Frenulum – A Cause of Penile Pain & Bleeding During Sex – Frenulum Breve
The frenulum of the penis is a band of tissue located underneath the penis. When the frenulum is tight or short, this is called a frenulum breve. This can result in tension on the frenulum during erections, which can rip and tear during vigorous activities such as sex, causing pain and bleeding, which in turn can cause men to lose their erections.
Some men go through their entire lives suffering from pain and bleeding unaware that there is a cure. The degree of tightness and thickness of the frenulum varies from man to man, but any man affected by an overly short frenular band should seek a consultation for a possible procedure to end uncomfortable tightness with erection. The issue can be addressed by removing or lengthening the penile frenulum.
Gentle Procedures Clinic Penile Frenulectomy Method
- We are familiar with several techniques used around the world.
- We ensure to provide optimal results for our patients.
- Using long acting local anaesthetic the need for operating at local hospitals are not required,
- There is no need for a general anaesthetic.
- Depending on the size and shape of your Frenulum we may employ a scalpel or bipolar diathermy to release it.
- Once the Frenulum is released we will assess whether dissolvable stitches would be necessary.
- Regardless of your anatomy, our goal is to provide the optimal aesthetic and functional result.
- Recovery using our technique takes only a few weeks.
A Tight Frenulum May Cause Premature Ejaculation
- Premature ejaculation is uncontrolled ejaculation either before or shortly after sexual penetration.
- It happens with minimal sexual stimulation and before the person wishes.
- It may result in unsatisfactory sex for both partners. This can increase the anxiety that may add to the problem. It is one of the most common forms of male sexual dysfunction.
- Between 30% and 70% of men have PE. While it is more common in younger men, it can happen at any age.
- Having an orgasm too soon is not always cause for concern.
- However, clinical diagnosis is made when a man exhibits the following symptoms:
- Ejaculation occurs too quickly, often in the first few minutes of intercourse, or in other sexual situations, even during masturbation.
- Inability to delay ejaculation most of the time.
Frequently AsKed Questions
No, unfortunately a short frenulum generally does not get better on its own. Some physicians suggest stretching exercises but the frenulum is a rather tough tissue that is not easily stretched. A frenulectomy is usually necessary to remove the tight band of tissue in order to release it from the rest of the surrounding tissue.
A frenulectomy is a specialised technique that treats this condition by removing the tight restriction, allowing increased penile skin range of motion. It is done under local anaesthesia and takes roughly 10 minutes. The goal of the procedure is functional so that the tight frenulum is released, allowing improved sexual pleasure without fear of pain or bleeding. You can book a consultation with our doctor to see if a penile frenulectomy of frenuloplasty procedure could be appropriate in your case.
- Swelling and bruising at the site of the procedure 1/100
- Infection requiring antibiotics 1/500
- Bleeding (usually mild) 1/100
- Scarring at the site of the operation 1/100
- Meatal stenosis due to injury to the frenular artery requiring a meatotomy (rare) 1/500
- Sub-optimal cosmetic or functional effect requiring a second procedure 1:100
- Chronic pain at the site of the surgery 1:500
Vasovagal reaction causing light-headedness after the procedure 1/200
Recovery from penile frenulectomy is fairly fast and painless. Most men do not require additional pain medications after the procedure and can return to office work the next day.
If your work requires heavy or physical activity, you will need at least 2 weeks off. We generally recommend no sex for at least 5-6 weeks to allow the surgical site to heal optimally and sutures, if required at the time of the procedure, to dissolve.
We generally recommend no sex for 6 weeks to allow the surgical site to heal optimally and sutures, if required at the time of the procedure, to dissolve.
Frenulectomy does not affect your foreskin, and you will remain uncircumcised. Because frenulectomy only involves releasing the tight band of tissue underneath the penis where it attaches to your foreskin, your foreskin will be preserved.
- Feelings of anxiety, or avoidance of sexual intimacy as a result.
- Both psychological and biological factors can play a role in premature ejaculation.
- Although many men feel embarrassed talking about it, premature ejaculation is a common and treatable condition.
- Premature ejaculation can be classified as:
Lifelong (primary. Lifelong premature ejaculation occurs all or nearly all of the time beginning with your first sexual encounters.
Acquired (secondary). Acquired premature ejaculation develops after you’ve had previous sexual experiences without ejaculatory problems. Some studies report that a short frenulum is found in up to 43% of individuals affected by premature ejaculation. It is thought that the frenulum plays an important role in penile erection and when frenulum tension exceeds a certain limit, orgasm and ejaculation may be accelerated. When the frenulum is lengthened, penile tension and sensitivity may be decreased. Penile frenulectomy has been shown to be effective in some but not in all cases of premature ejaculation (see source study).