Frenulum breve
Frenulum breve
Frenulum breve (/frɛˈnjuːləm ˈbrɛvi/), also known as short frenulum, is a condition in which the frenulum of the penis is short and restricts the movement of the prepuce. The condition can cause discomfort during sexual activity and may interfere with normal sexual function.
Etymology
The term "frenulum breve" is derived from the Latin words "frenulum", meaning "little bridle", and "breve", meaning "short". The frenulum is so named because it restricts the movement of the prepuce, much like a bridle restricts the movement of a horse's head.
Symptoms
Symptoms of frenulum breve may include pain during erection, difficulty retracting the prepuce, and tearing or bleeding of the frenulum during sexual activity. In some cases, the condition may also cause sexual dysfunction.
Treatment
Treatment for frenulum breve may include stretching exercises, topical steroid creams, or surgical procedures such as frenuloplasty or frenectomy. In a frenuloplasty, the frenulum is lengthened through surgical incision and re-suturing. In a frenectomy, the frenulum is removed entirely.
Related terms
- Frenulum: A small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body.
- Prepuce: The fold of skin that covers the head of the penis in uncircumcised males.
- Frenuloplasty: A surgical procedure that involves the lengthening of the frenulum.
- Frenectomy: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the frenulum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Frenulum breve
- Wikipedia's article - Frenulum breve
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