Circumcision has many health benefits. Below are a list of benefits:

Health Benefits to Men

• Firstly, MMC reduces the risk of an HIV negative male contracting HIV through heterosexual sex by 60%.
• Secondly, MMC reduces the risk of sexually-transmitted infections (herpes simplex)
• Thirdly, MMC makes the penis easier to clean
• Lastly there is a reduction in prostate and genital cancer.

Health Benefits To Woman

• The MMC procedure reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer. Contracting genital ulcer disease and vaginal infections (bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas infection) for female partners of medically circumcised men.
• In terms of population level, widespread medical male circumcision will benefit women by reducing their risk of exposure to HIV.
• Modelling of a MMC scale up at 80% suggests almost half of all HIV infections averted by 2025 are those that would have occurred among women.
• Lastly, other indirect benefits include a reduction in rates of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Other Benefits

Long term population level benefits of implementing MMC services is expected to be considerable in terms of HIV infections averted. As well as a savings associated with the reduced need for treatment, care, and support of infected individuals. In addition, the protections afforded by MMC can be expected to avert incalculable human suffering and loss.

Previous studies show that MMC increase in countries with generalised HIV epidemics could result in substantial reductions in HIV transmission over time among both men and women. A recent review concluded that every five to 15 MMCs performed avoids one HIV infection.

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Medical Male Circumcision or MMC – how safe is it?

• Firstly, any surgical procedure carries risks, but MMC is a minor surgical procedure.
• Secondly, a qualified medical practitioner conducts the procedure with germ-free equipment.
• Thirdly, follow up care is provided.
• The risk of any complication is extremely low.
• Lastly, if you experience excessive bleeding or pain, you should contact your clinic or doctor immediately.

The most common risks associated with adult circumcision include:

• Bleeding: You may experience bleeding for a certain time after the procedure, around the incision.
• Infection: It is possible to pick up an infection at the incision. It may also prolong recovery.
• Reactions to anesthesia: Most people will receive some form of anesthesia before the procedure. Reactions to the medications are possible. They include nausea, vomiting, and headache.
• Foreskin issues: During the procedure, it is possible the skin may be cut too short. Likewise, the skin could be left too long. Both can cause additional issues and complications if not done by a professional medical practitioner.
• Wound complications: There is a chance the incision and stitches may not heal properly. This can lead to skin issues or problematic circumcision scars.
• Reattachment: In the case of reattachment he foreskin could reattach to the penis improperly. This condition can be very uncomfortable and may require more surgery.

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Circumcision pain – the answers below are what you can expect?

• A surgical procedure is done under a local painkiller.
• You will not feel any pain during the procedure.
• When the painkiller wears off, you may experience a little pain.
• Lastly, our nurse or doctor who performs the procedure will provide you with painkillers to help you deal with pain.

Most patients go home the same day after the surgery. Your penis may swell and bruise for the first 2 days. It is generally not very painful, and over-the-counter pain relievers are all you usually need to ease any discomfort. You will probably have a dressing over the area or over your entire penis.

If you experience any of the symptoms listed below seek immediate medical care:

• You have circumcision pain that does not subside after you take pain medicine.
• You have loose stitches or your incision comes open.
• Bright red blood soaks through the bandages.
• If you have signs of infection, such as:
  • Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
  • Red streaks leading from the area.
  • Pus draining from the area.
  • A fever.
• You cannot urinate.
• You have symptoms of a urinary tract infection. These may include:
  • Firstly, pain or burning when you urinate.
  • Secondly, frequent need to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
  • Thirdly, pain in the flank, which is just below the rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back.
  • Blood in your urine.
  • A fever.
• You are sick to your stomach or cannot drink fluids.
• You have signs of a blood clot in your leg (called a deep vein thrombosis), such as:
  • Pain in your calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
  • Redness or swelling in your leg.

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Circumcision healing – so how long does it take?

Recovery timeline

In the time after the surgery, you’ll likely experience swelling and bruising on and around the penis. This is to be expected. Apply an ice pack to your groin area for 10 to 20 minute windows of time every two hours. Be sure to put a thin piece of fabric between the ice and your skin.

Recovery from adult circumcision typically takes two to three weeks. You may need to request a week off from work. Some people will not be able to return to normal activities for longer.

For the first few days of recovery, it is important the dressings around your penis stay clean so you can reduce the risk of infection and aid your circumcision healing. On day two or three, your doctor may ask you to return to their office to have the dressings replaced.

After consulting and getting your doctor’s permission, you may be able to return to normal activity, including exercise, four weeks after the procedure. In addition, masturbating and sexual intercourse may need a slightly longer waiting time, like up to six weeks.

In conclusion, your doctor can advise you on an appropriate turnaround time based on your individual healing and health.

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Circumcision wounds and how to treat a new circumcision?

Removing the dressing can be easier!

• Firstly, sit in the bath or shower for 10 minutes.
• Secondly, unravel the bandage completely.

If you experience any of the symptoms listed below seek immediate medical care:

• You have loose stitches or your circumcision wounds open up.
• You have signs of an infection, such as:
  • Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
  • Red streaks leading from the area.
  • Pus draining from the area.
  • A fever.
• You have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). As a result, these would include:
  • Pain or burning when you urinate.
  • A frequent need to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
  • Pain in the flank, which is below the rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back.
  • Blood in your urine.
  • A fever.
• You have signs of blood clotting in your leg (called a deep vein thrombosis), such as:
  • Pain in your calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
  • Redness or swelling in your leg.
• In addition, you experience pain that does not subside after you take pain medicine.
• You cannot urinate.
• You are sick to your stomach or consequently cannot drink fluids.
• Lastly, bright red blood starts soaking through the bandages.

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