Circumcision Benefits

There is some evidence that circumcision has health advantages, including:

  • Firstly, less risk of urinary tract infections
  • Secondly, a reduced risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men
  • Protection against penile cancer and a lower risk of cervical cancer in female sex partners
  • Prevention of balanitis (inflammation of the glans) and balanoposthitis (inflammation of the glans and foreskin)
  • Prevention of phimosis (the inability to retract the foreskin) and paraphimosis (the inability to return the foreskin to its original location)

Lastly, there are other advantages to circumcision as it is also easier to keep the end of the penis clean.

Note: Some studies show that good hygiene can help prevent certain problems with the penis, including infections and swelling, even if the penis is not circumcised. In addition, using a condom during sex will help prevent STDs and other infections.

Circumcision Risks

Like any other surgical procedure, there are risks in getting circumcision. But this risk is low. Problems linked to circumcision include:

  • Pain
  • Risk of bleeding and infection at the site of the circumcision
  • Irritation of the glans
  • Higher chance of meatitis (inflammation of the opening of the penis)
  • Risk of injury to the penis

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