The bridle is a fold that stretches along the back of the penis and connects the head to the foreskin of the penis. It contains lymph nodes and blood vessels, from which blood supply to the penis occurs. The purpose of the bridle: to hold the foreskin on the penis during frictions (sexual intercourse).
In the absence of pathology, it does not interfere with the opening of the head of the penis during sexual contact. But in 20% of men there is an anatomical feature - a short bridle and during an erection it stretches strongly and prevents the head from opening completely. There is also a curvature of the head down.
This area is periodically injured during sexual intercourse. In addition, with such an anomaly in men, premature ejaculation is often observed , many complain that the bridle is torn.
But, unfortunately, it is impossible to identify such a physiological deviation at an early age, only in the adolescent period it is possible to diagnose an anomaly. Therefore, teenage boys need to be examined several times a year.
Signs of a shortened bridle and why the bridle is torn
The main manifestations of a short bridle are: a feeling of tension, pain during frictions, the formation of microcracks in this area, difficult opening of the head. Visually there is a slight curvature of the head of the penis during an erection. Normally, this fold is elastic and thin, stretches freely, does not cause discomfort and pain.
Often, a shortened bridle develops with phimosis, the fact is that the manifestation of phimosis can be recognized from childhood, but there is no development of a fold defect. If you had a bridle torn during sexual contact, and you did not immediately contact the medical center, but stopped the blood yourself, this does not mean that subsequently such breaks will not follow.
After a few days, the rupture site is delayed, the pain ceases, and most men think that they are healthy. But one has only to engage in sexual intercourse and commit several active frictions - again the bridle is torn or injured. A dense scar appears at the site of the wound, this frenum becomes even shorter, this in turn affects the early ejaculation.
What to do if the bridle is torn, treatment methods
The problem can be effectively solved with the help of frenulotomy (frenulum plasty). Surgery is performed by the patient who has a too short bridle, when this congenital anomaly causes discomfort and pain during intercourse and masturbation.
There is no need to be afraid of plastics, as this is the only option that can eliminate the discomfort. Refuse the operation with such an anomaly should not be done as soon as possible. Since after frenulotomy of the frenulum a delicate scar forms, which does not cause inconvenience and does not cause premature ejaculation.
The operation is performed on an outpatient basis, i.e. the patient does not need to be hospitalized in the hospital and he will be able to go home immediately after the plastic surgery. It is carried out under local anesthesia, but the man will not experience pain and discomfort, the operation takes no more than 15 minutes.
The surgeon cuts the bridle in a horizontal direction and sutures in a vertical direction. After about a week or two, the stitches are removed and the person does not experience any restrictions. Outpatient treatment allows the patient to have plastic surgery whenever and without changing his plans.
According to the observations of doctors, a timely operation allows a man to forget about psychological and physical discomfort and establish sexual relationships. Therefore, if a man has a bridle torn, do not hesitate to go to the doctor, so you will avoid most of the problems and complications.