tightening of the foreskin

About 1 year ago I started to develop tightening of the foreskin. When erect and pulling the foreskin back about half way up the shaft, it forms like a ring. It feels like more of the shaft want to come out but it cannot. It is very uncomfortable when making love. Would you know what it is? what was the cause of it? and what is the cure. Att

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to phimosis. Phimosis is a constriction of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be drawn back over the tip of the penis. Treatment includes application of a steroid cream to the foreskin up to three times a day for about a month to loosen the adhesive ring. If ballooning during micturition is present, then surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin(circumcision) may be recommended.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.