Recognize the Benefits of Circumcision and the Conditions to Watch Out for

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis foreskin ) . This procedure is general done on boys, especially boys in a country that is majority residents embraces religion Islam or Jews .

In addition to carrying out religious orders, circumcision also has many health benefits . One of them is keeping the penis clean. See the explanation below to find out about other circumcision benefits.

Recognize the Benefits of Circumcision and the Conditions to Watch Out for

Advantages of Circumcising

Although it is not free from risk, circumcision is known to have benefits far greater than the risks. The benefits of circumcision are:

1. It is easier to clean the penis

Between the foreskin with the tip of the penis often sticks to dirt called smegma. Smegma contains mucus, dead skin cells, and bacteria that can cause inflammation and increase the risk of penile cancer. After being circumcised, the penis will be easier to clean automatically.

2. Prevent urinary tract infections

Although it is more common in women, urinary tract infections can also occur in men. Severe urinary tract infections, especially in children, can cause kidney problems later on. This urinary tract infection will be more common in uncircumcised men.

3. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases

According to the study, uncircumcised men are more at risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV and HPV. HPV is an infection associated with penile cancer and cervical cancer. Even so, it is important to remember that the best way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases is safe sexual behavior, which is not changing sexual partners and using condoms during intercourse.

4. Prevent interference on the foreskin penis

There are a number of problems that can occur in the foreskin of the penis, namely the penis foreskin which cannot be pulled back (phimosis) or can be pulled but cannot return (parafimosis). Both of these abnormalities can cause inflammation in the foreskin or the tip of the penis. Circumcision is known to reduce the risk of these abnormalities.

5. Reducing the risk of penile cancer

As previously stated, men who have HPV infection are at risk of developing penile cancer. By preventing HPV, the risk of penile cancer will also decrease. According to the study, penile cancer is less common in circumcised men than in uncircumcised men.

In addition, women whose sexual partners are circumcised are also known to experience cervical cancer less frequently. , the main way to prevent cervical cancer is to undergo HPV vaccination.

Although it brings a number of advantages, the decision to do circumcision is returned to the choice of each person. There are no specific recommendations regarding the right time for circumcision. However, circumcision needs to be done if you or your child has the following conditions:

  • Fimosis
  • Parafimosis
  • Recurrent infection of the foreskin and infection of the penis (balanoposthitis)

Conditions to Watch Out for before Circumcising

If done according to the procedure and given good treatment afterwards, circumcision rarely causes complications . Mild bleeding, the penis swells, and yellowish sores appearing around the penis are common after circumcision. You don't need to worry because this is not a dangerous thing.

Even though it has been done according to the procedure, complications can still arise, including infection in surgical wounds and bleeding. Given this risk, circumcision is not recommended to be done at:

  • People with blood clotting disorders
  • People with abnormal urinary tract (hypospadias)
  • Infants who is born prematurely

Circumcision is an operation that provides many health benefits. Although it is relatively safe, circumcision remains a risk of causing complications. To minimize the risk of these complications, ensure circumcision is performed by a doctor or surgeon. After that, do the circumcision wound treatment as recommended by the doctor.

Written o leh:

dr. Sonny Seputra, M.Ked.Klin, SpB
( Surgical Specialist )

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