Can't pull my foreskin back
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I am 16 nearly 17 and I can't pull my foreskin over my head, when I try to pull it back, the head comes out a bit but not all of it and it gets to a point were I just can't pull it back anymore. It doesn't hurt just very restrictive.
Should I get circumcised or should it be okay?
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henry33158 john98247
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ml66uk henry33158
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It may not be particularly unusual, but I don't think it's normal.
james88919 john98247
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ml66uk john98247
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Can you fully retract the foreskin when you're soft down there? If so, then since you're only 16, it may just fix itself if you wait, as your genitals are still growing. Most men with phimosis can fix it with stretching or steroid creams. Surgery (preputioplasty or circumcision) would usually be a last resort.
If you want to see a doctor, you could either see your GP, or if you're in the UK, you could go to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic - google "GUM clinic near me" for details. There are GUM clinics for under 25s btw.
If you do see a doctor, then if you could update this thread and tell us what the doctors say, it would be appreciated.
These links may help:
https://www.15square.org.uk/
https://patient.info/health/circumcision-leaflet
https://patient.info/doctor/phimosis-and-paraphimosis
Good luck!
Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor.
john98247 ml66uk
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Even when I'm soft I cannot, I may end up going to a doctor, just wanted to if I could avoid it but it seems to be the best idea
ml66uk john98247
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According to the British Medical Association, treatment (topical steroid cream and/or manual stretching) does not need to be considered until age 19. Personally, I'd wait in your position, but I wouldn't talk you out of seeing a doctor. If their only suggestion is circumcision, I'd seek a second opinion though. Some doctors don't know anything about foreskins except how to cut them off. If you'd like a second opinion, you could google "intact-friendly doctors".
henry33158 john98247
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I remember when I was about 10 or 11 all my friend able to pull the foreskin back but me. I tried but it hurt so bad and stll did not move it much. one day I was about 25 year old I had my first time sex then I able to pull my foreskin back. I you are so worry about it you should see Doctor, he or she will exam your and will give you a clear answer. I'm not a doctor but my brother is he said the same thing.
john98247 henry33158
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When I was that age I was able to pull my foreskin back, but when I've grew up, I just simply can't anymore.