Got circumcised just under 6 weeks ago. Its healing nicely, still have a bit of swelling but from what I gather that's normal.
My question is, have people experienced changes in their urine flow? For instance urine that doesn't go straight or urine that is weaker than your pre-circumcision flow?
Background: I have had a urethrotomy for urethral strictures, unsure if it is recurring and I have to go back and request a urethroplasty, or if this is just a side effect of the circumcision.
Thanks!
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Guys can have urinary problems following circumcision - often to do with swelling. Given your history, however, you might want to check things with your doc.
I sympathise, having had a urethrotomy myself for the same reason some years ago. What my urologist suggested at the follow up was to squeeze the meatus closed when about to pee and allow a little bit of pressure to build up before letting go. If done carefully this has the effect of stretching your urethra and helps the flow. As to the effect of circumcision, yes if you have a weak flow it can be difficult to predict where it’ll go.
I hope you manage to avoid having a urethroplasty as I’d imagine it’s even less fun than what you’ve already been through.
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