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The surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis is called Circumcision. It has its roots in various traditional & cultural practices. In many cultures this practice is followed a few days after the birth of the child, like in the case of Jews, it is 8 days after birth.
The foreskin is a delicate layer of skin covering the tip of the penis. Every male individual is born with a foreskin. Adult men who undergo circumcision at an early age may not have a foreskin. An individual can pull the foreskin back from the head of the penis to reveal the external urethral opening. A specialist must be contacted for any issue related to the foreskin.
The foreskin is surgically removed from around the tip of the penis. In the case of young children, the procedure takes about 10 minutes. The wound heals in ten to fifteen days depending on the age and general health of the patient.
-Easy to maintain hygiene -Decreased risk of urinary tract infections -Decreased risk of sexually transmitted diseases
-Pain -Risk of bleeding -Infection at the site of the surgery -Chances of injury to the penis -Side effects related to anaesthesia
Research has proven that, regardless of whether the male partner is circumcised or not, sexual experiences remain the same This is because the sensitivity of the tip of the penis in both circumcised and uncircumcised males is similar. Majority of the world’s male population is uncircumcised and have healthy sex lives.
-Clean the foreskin to avoid the accumulation of sweat, semen, vaginal fluids, or bacteria. -Clean the area around the foreskin, stretch it back and wash with lukewarm water. -Avoid stretching the foreskin back in case of discomfort or pain.
There are various techniques for circumcision but they differ according to the age of the individual. The common methods are- For babies- -Plastibell method; -Gomco Clamp method; and -Morgan clamp For adults- -Dorsal slit method -Sleeve method
In babies -After the circumcision, the tip of the baby’s penis may get sore, and the penis itself may look red and swollen. This is normal and should go away on its own in a few days. -Leave your infant's dressing (lubricant gauze) for at least 24 hours after the circumcision. -While your child is healing, apply a petroleum-based ointment (Vaseline) to the end of the penis after every bath and with each diaper change. -Keep the diaper fastened loosely. -It will take 7-10 days for the penis to heal completely. In adults -Wear loose underwear -Clean the wound every day for 7-10 days. -Sexual activity like intercourse should be avoided for at least 4 weeks. Consult a doctor If -Any Bleeding occurs -You notice any foul-smelling discharge