From the medical point of view, circumcision is beneficial to health in the following ways:

-It lowers the risk of penile cancer in men and cervical cancers in female sex partners.
-It prevents phimosis (the inability to retract the foreskin) and paraphimosis (the inability to return the foreskin to its original location).
-It prevents balanitis (inflammation of the glans) and balanoposthitis (inflammation of the foreskin and glans).
-It reduces the risk of infections of the urinary tract.
-It diminishes the risk of sexually transmitted diseases in men.

2. When is circumcision most likely to be performed?

In usual conditions, circumcision is performed right after the birth, not more than a day or two in the hospital itself. It is advised to get it done as soon as possible as the delay makes the process riskier and more complicated.

3. Who performs the circumcision process in a baby?

A professional urologist, obstetrician or paediatrician is allowed to perform circumcision of the newborn baby in the hospital. Another option is to go to a trained and experienced (circumcision clinic)

4. Can an adult person opt for the circumcision process for themselves?

The process of circumcision is generally performed right after the birth of the newborn to avoid any infection or disease in future or sometimes for religious purposes. However, it can also be performed in adulthood or old age.

5. How long does the recovery from the process of circumcision take?

The recovery usually takes about 10-12 days after the process of circumcision is performed on the baby. You will likely observe redness around the area, or it will look swollen. A yellow film at the tip of the penis is also visible. If, by any chance, it seems that it is bothering your baby, waste no time and rush to your doctor or healthcare provider.

Recovery of an adult circumcision can take upto 6 weeks. The penis may feel extremely sensitive during the starting two weeks. And dissolvable stitches last upto 2-3 weeks.

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Frequently Asked Question

What is Circumcision?

The surgical removal of the skin covering the top of the penis is known as Circumcision. This procedure is common for newborn boys in few parts of the world. Circumcision can be done at any age period but after the newborn period passes the procedure becomes more complex to perform. Few religions consider Circumcision a ritual and can also be a matter of family tradition, preventive health care and or personal hygiene. Whereas, for others, the procedure is disfiguring and unnecessary.

What is the right time for Circumcision?

Circumcision can be done at any period of time but it is ideal to do after a few days the baby is born. Circumcision becomes riskier and complex for babies, children, and men.

How is Circumcision done?

The foreskin is freed from the head of the penis and the excess foreskin is clipped off during Circumcision. The procedure generally lasts 5 to 10 minutes if done on a newborn baby. However, it may take an hour to complete in adult men. The incisions of Circumcision usually heal in 5 to 7 days.

Is Circumcision important?

The circumcision used for medical and health reasons still remains the topic of debate. The health benefits of Circumcision in newborn males outweigh the risk but still, the benefits are not that great to advise circumcision universally. To treat Phimosis a condition where the foreskin is unable to retract or to treat the infection in the penis, circumcision is recommended in older boys and men. The parents of the newborn male baby should consult the doctor about the advantages and disadvantages of the Circumcision.

There are other factors that may affect the decision of the Circumcision such as:

Personal preferences
Culture
Religion

What are the advantages of Circumcision?

Following are the few benefits/advantages of Circumcision:

Lowered risk of UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)
Reduced risk of STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) in men
Lowered risk of Penile cancer and also reduces the risk of cervical cancer in the female sex partner
Prevention of phimosis as well as paraphimosis
Also helps in keeping the end of the penis clean

What are the risks of Circumcision?

Like any other surgical procedure having risks, Circumcision also has its own risks but at a low rate. The risks associated are:

Pain
Bleeding and infection at the site of incision
Irritated glans
Inflammation of the opening of the penis
Risk of injury to the penis

Please, consult the doctor to know about the risks and benefits of Circumcision and decide whether to undergo Circumcision.