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Suggest Treatment For The Pain Caused By A Frenulum Tear

Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017

Question: Hi Doctor,

My penile frenulum was torn completely few years back. I am not married for 3 years. I have reduced sensitivity on my penis and not able to get and maintain erection.I do get very hard night and morning erections sometimes but not very regularly. Is there any solution to this problem? will I ever be able to maintain good erections and have normal sex life?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The cause of ED at this age is mostly Psychogenic in nature

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you are facing problem of Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

In absence of any major health issue the cause of ED at young age is mostly Psychogenic in nature and due to what is called as performance anxiety .

Following measure will help you to boost up your confidence and getting good erection.
1) Practice regular exercise for 45 minutes followed by meditation for 1/2 an hour in the morning.
2) Take high protein diet rich in vegetables and fruits and Vitamin A,C,D,E.and Zinc
3)Take anti oxidants like Almonds 5-6 everyday..
4) Avoid alcohol and smoking.

Taking Sildenafil (Viagra)as on demand will help to get good hard sustainable erection and to have enjoyable sex.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (24 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor for replying. So the torn frenulum dont have any effect on erections? Why am I having less sensitivity in my penis after it was torn? Will it cause erectile dysfunction?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Torn Frenulum can not be a cause for ED

Detailed Answer:

Hello
Thanks for follow up .

Erection is entirely a process that involves Central Nervous System,Blood vessels supplinig arterial blood to erectile tissue in penis and frenulum has no role to play in this process .Hence torned frenulum can not be a cause for your ED .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr..Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor for reply. What about the sensitivity? Since I have less sensitivity now I believe it is a reason behind my erectile issues. is my understanding correct? how do I overcome this ?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Frenulum has no role to play in erection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up

I again emphasize that frenulum has no role in erection .The less sensitivity may cause delayed ejaculation but never ED .

There is no specific treatment to increase sensitivity of frenulum .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (19 hours later)

thank you doctor. Have one more question. Is this common to snap frenulum ? have you had patients who had torn frenulum and recovered normal for sexlife?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes we do excise frenulum if patient has problem in penetration

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for follow up .

We do excise frenulum if a person has difficulty in penetration of vagina durig sex ,These patients do enjoy normal sexual life.

In Circumcision done on religion ground in early childhood excise frenulum and foreskin but these people do nt have any problems in sexual life
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar