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What is Male Medical Circumcision? 
Remember circumcision is surgery to remove the foreskin! However, circumcision is usually not very painful, and over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen are all you need. Most men go home the same day as the surgery. 

Statistics
It is estimated that 44.7% of males are circumcised in South Africa. One national study reported that 48.2% of black Africans were circumcised, with 32.1% of those traditionally circumcised and 13.4% circumcised for medical reasons. 

What is involved in Male Medical circumcision?

• MMC is a quick and simple procedure.
• The procedure takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
• It takes a specially trained doctor or nurse to perform the procedure.
• It is safe and not very painful, pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen are all you need.  
• HIV testing is not required for MMC, but it’s important to know your status. 
• MMC helps to reduce risk of STDs or contracting HIV by up to 60% and also reduces the risk of cancer.
• MMC takes about six weeks to heal.