Can phimosis cause infertility?

Phimosis itself, which is a condition where the foreskin of the penis is too tight to be pulled back, does not directly make a man infertile, meaning it doesn't usually affect his sperm production or quality. However, as doctors at SCI Hospital, we recognize that if phimosis is severe, it can sometimes make sexual intercourse difficult or painful. This difficulty with intercourse could indirectly make it harder to conceive naturally. While rare, if phimosis leads to repeated infections, those could potentially have wider effects. Phimosis is generally a treatable condition.