My penis doesn't fully retract when erect but works fine when flaccid are there any non-surgical options to help with this? Worried it might cause issues and looking for alternatives.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Phimosis during erection may need stretching creams or steroid ointments; surgery only if tightness worsens or pain persists.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My penis doesn't fully retract when erect but works fine when flaccid are there any non-surgical options to help with this? Worried it might cause issues and looking for alternatives.

Phimosis during erection may need stretching creams or steroid ointments; surgery only if tightness worsens or pain persists.

More Urology Health Queries

My penis curves downward quite a bit and while it doesn't hurt during sex, the angle makes things difficult. Is surgery a good option to fix this or are there risks I should know about?

I've been bed humping since I was a kid, like maybe from 6th or 7th grade. Now that I'm having real sex, my penis gets hard at first but then it just doesn't stay that way. Is there something wrong, or is it normal? What can I do about it?

My 6-year-old son is healthy but recent reports show he has undescended testicles in both sides. The doctor recommended surgery what kind of expenses should we expect for the whole process?

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