Breaking the brake is a common problem that occurs mainly in men who have a short brake and can break early during the first intercourse, causing severe bleeding and pain near the penile glans.
In these cases, the most important thing is to stop the bleeding by pressing the spot with a sterile dressing or a clean tissue, as the rupture usually occurs with the erect organ, there is a higher concentration of blood in the place, which can take up to 20 minutes. stop the bleeding.
In most cases, no treatment is required because the tissue regenerates and heals on its own in a few days. It is only recommended to avoid intimate contact during this period, as well as to maintain a good hygiene of the place, to avoid infections.
Care to speed healing
To ensure faster healing without complications, care should be taken during recovery, such as:
- Avoid spot kicking, avoiding sports with a high risk of injuries such as football, for example;
- Avoid intimate contact for 3 to 7 days, until healing is complete;
- Wash the intimate region after urinating;
- Apply a healing cream 2 to 3 times a day, such as Cicalfate, to speed healing.
In addition, when signs of infection appear, such as increased pain, swelling or severe redness of the wound, it is recommended to consult a urologist to start treatment with antibiotic ointments such as Fusidic Acid or Bacitracin, for example.
In the first days it is normal to feel a slight burning sensation, especially after urinating, however this discomfort gradually disappears as the brake heals.
How to prevent disruption from happening
The best way to prevent rupture of the foreskin is to start the intima relationship gently to assess whether the stretch of the brake causes pain, however, using lubricant may also help as it prevents the skin from being pulled too much.
If it is identified that the brake is very short and causes discomfort, it is advisable to consult a urologist for a small surgery, called a frenuloplasty, in which a small cut is made that allows the brake to stretch more, preventing it from breaking during intimate contact.
When to go to the doctor
In most cases the treatment can be done in cas, however, it is advised to go to the doctor when:
- The pain is very intense and does not improve with time;
- Healing does not happen within a week;
- Signs of infection appear as swelling, redness or discharge of pus;
- The bleeding does not only decrease with the compression of the site.
In addition, when the brake heals but breaks again it may be necessary to go to the urologist to assess the need for surgery to cut the brake and prevent the problem from recurring.
