Inadequate hygiene can lead to infections and even cancer in the region
Inadequate hygiene of penis It can lead to serious consequences, such as infections and even the onset of tumors in the region. This happens because, without correct cleaning, the organ becomes a suitable place for the proliferation of fungi and bacteria, which is associated with the onset of diseases.
Importantly, tumors in the region usually have a high potential for severity, and in some cases, treatment is difficult limb amputation. According to a study conducted by the Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU), three out of ten Over the past decade, patients diagnosed with penile cancer have had to resort to amputation.
Despite the risks, lack of information and taboos regarding the organ cause many men to make mistakes when cleaning.
After all, how should penile hygiene be carried out?
According to the urologist Walter da Costa, of the AC Camargo Cancer Center, in Sao Paulo, organ hygiene must be carried out on the basis of wash the entire organ with soap and water – including the glans (head of the penis), which requires retraction of the foreskin (skin covering the glans) to be adequately cleaned.
“For this reason, patients suffering from phimosis (difficulty exposing the glans) must resort to surgical treatment (circumcision), so that adequate hygiene of the organ can be performed,” he explains.
According to National Cancer Institute (INCA)hygiene of the area must be carried out regularly and after sexual intercourse and masturbation.
Vaccination and condom use
There are other measures that must go hand in hand with proper hygiene when it comes to taking care of your penis and overall health.
In this sense it is important to highlight the HPV vaccination. The acronym refers to the human papillomavirus, responsible for the most widespread sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world, according to the Ministry of Health. According to the ministry, the transmission of HPV occurs through direct contact with infected skin or mucous membranes, that is, through direct contact with infected skin or mucous membranes. through contact, vaginal or anal penetration or contact of the virus with the mouth. More than 200 subtypes of the virus have been identified. Increases the risk of penile cancer among men.
Currently, the HPV vaccine is available in the Unified Health System (SUS) for the population aged 9 to 14, for victims of sexual abuse and for immunosuppressed people.
Using a condom during sexual intercourse is another essential measure to prevent HPV and other health problems.
Source: Terra
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