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that's exactly what i am trying to not do... i found that stuff out on the net..
okay... for that problem... no you don't need gum - gum is about sexual health - stds etc... not physical complaints like what you are experiencing.
if you are past puberty - you should chat with your gp... even if just to put your own mind at rest... or whatever.
nobody can do this for you. you either winge about it online and do nothing and have the same problem for years or you do something about it... either way its your choice.
btw, im 14 - april 1st
THAT'S THE PROBLEM IM HAVING! :banghead: *pust well, that's better..
read the thread before and ull see im trying to talk about seeing them or not.. :yeees:
i think it would help you to have someone put your mind at ease tbh. not gum - they won't be able to do anything for you. gp is the only one who could help.
i also think with what you ahve said that it is most likely to do with growing up... and i think you'll find it might put itself right with time... but i'm not a gp... so its a guess.
im more than happy to take that risk.. the most logical way : that's what i think is the best idea.. maybe wait it out... and if it worsens.. then i might be old enough to discuss it and in the worst case: go to surgery to -snap- :yeees:
no they cannot just happen... they must be caught from an infected bodily fluid... there is NO other way of catching one.
it doesn't sound like an std at all.
Another thing is that you are still developing so it may just be a stage in growth, but if you are really worried..ie if its painful etc then you should try and see a doctor and I guess that means telling your parents. But if it puts your mind at rest it might be a good thing, perhaps you could just talk to your dad about it, perhaps he has/had the same thing.
I wouldn't feel embarassed if its effecting your health then you really need to speak to someone, i'm sure it will make you feel a whole lot better!
Check out this factsheet on Pearly penile papules
As to the foreskin problems check out this factsheet on common foreskin problems
As other people have said, it's important to be able to discuss these kind of problems with someone who is medically qualified, or at the very least be able to talk to parents or friends about problems. Although it may seem very embarressing at the moment, being able to talk about such issues will become more and more important as you get older. Remember that medical problems have that irritating habit of getting worse, not better, if you ignore them.
Although our content on visiting GUM clinics is based on the UK experience, you might want to read it to get a general understanding of what to expect.
You also seem to be describing a problem with your current doctor, you might want to explore how you change the doctor you see, sorry I don't have any advice on dealing with that in Sweden, but I'm sure there should be ways to manage it.
Just bear in mind that the internet is a wonderful resource, but it won't provide you the reassurance a nurse or doctor can provide.