Circumcision: Definition

 Male circumcision is also called circumcision. This is a surgical procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia, but also under general anesthesia. The aim is to partially or completely remove the male foreskin of the penis, so a distinction is made between complete and partial circumcision. The penile foreskin is a two-layered piece of skin that surrounds the glans. This is completely or partially exposed after the operation.

 Circumcision: Reasons

Male circumcision is performed in different countries and cultures for different reasons. On the one hand, there is circumcision decided voluntarily. This is usually done for aesthetic, hygienic or sexual reasons. Another important reason is the medical point of view, which makes circumcision necessary under certain conditions. Other motives are traditional or required by religion.

 Ritual/Religious Reasons

Male or male circumcision is a set ritual in many cultures. In the Jewish religion, circumcision is performed by a circumcision specialist on the eighth day after childbirth, during the course of a big festival called "Brit milah". In the religion of Islam, male children are circumcised between the ages of 7 and 14. Since Islam is the second largest world religion, the ritual of circumcision is also widespread. In the United States of America, circumcision is often performed for traditional reasons, but also for reasons of hygiene.

 Medical Reasons

Among other things, the members of the expert network for circumcision perform circumcision when there is a medical need or the patient decides to have a circumcision voluntarily (aesthetic, sexual, hygienic reasons).

 The following medical reasons should be mentioned here:

 The most common cause is the so-called narrowing of the foreskin (phimosis). In this case, the foreskin cannot be pulled back or can only be pulled back painfully. It can cause pain, especially when erect. A narrowing of the foreskin can be inherited or can also be caused by repeated inflammation, which leads to scarring. The inflammation is often caused by sebum (smegma) forming in the area of ​​the foreskin and poor hygiene.

Inflammation in the area of ​​the urinary tract with a weakened or twisted stream of urine, sometimes also caused by a narrowing of the foreskin. In rare cases it also happens that no more water can be left. Inflammation can be transmitted, among other things, by diseases during sexual intercourse.

When urinating, a "balloon" forms on the foreskin due to the narrowing of the foreskin.

If a "Spanish collar" forms over the glans when the foreskin is pushed back and constriction occurs, this is also referred to as paraphimosis, which is usually caused by recurrent inflammation of the foreskin. If you are looking for circumcision clinic in Australia, Panrith Medical Center is the best solution.

There is an Australian study which found that men who have been circumcised are less likely to get penile cancer than men who are not circumcised. Likewise, according to this study, the risk of contracting AIDS is significantly lower in circumcised men, since the HIV viruses enter through the inside of the foreskin. Circumcised men are significantly less likely to transmit the HPV virus during sexual intercourse than uncircumcised men. This also reduces the risk for women of developing cervical cancer.

 Foreskin adhesions are completely normal in male infants and young children. Therefore, there is no medical reason to have a circumcision performed. There is an exception if there are problems with urination. Parents should not push back the foreskin of boys until they are one year old and keep an eye on things for years to come.

 About 50% of boys by the age of seven can retract the foreskin, at least to a large extent. About 66% can do this by the age of 10. This means that about 33% of boys still have narrowing or adhesions due to development. A developmental tightness of the foreskin can still occur in around 8% of cases as young as 13 years of age.

 Aesthetic/Sexual reasons

In addition to the possible reasons for a circumcision already mentioned above, some men also decide on a circumcision procedure for aesthetic or sexual reasons.

 Cleaning the member is much easier because little or no foreskin sebum is formed. Thus, improved hygiene is a motivation.

Some women and men find the appearance of a circumcised penis attractive.

If the foreskin is too long, there may be less stimulation of the glans during sex.

A permanently exposed glans is less sensitive than one covered by the foreskin. Thus, according to reports from men, the probability of premature ejaculation can be reduced and thus enable a sometimes longer-lasting sexual act.

Comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of circumcision

Circumcision of the foreskin is an outpatient surgery that can be performed on adults. In children, foreskin circumcisions are generally only performed under general anesthesia. Therefore, it is always important to weigh the advantages as well as the disadvantages of such an intervention. These in turn are to be considered in relation to the reason given for a circumcision. According to the contents presented in the literature, the following disadvantages are known, among others:

The missing foreskin makes the glans less sensitive

There is no stimulation of the glans through the foreskin

Scarring occurs due to cuts made

The sliding mechanism created by the penis and foreskin is limited or no longer available

There is a change in the external shape of the penis (optics, shape)

There may be changes in sexuality

bleeding, wound infection

The points listed here are not a disadvantage for all men. The same applies to the advantages, which can also be advantageous depending on subjective perception, but do not necessarily have to be:

Remedy for phimosis (narrowing of the foreskin)

Improved hygiene measures of the intimate area

Longer-lasting sexual act due to less stimulation of the glans

Less smegma formation and therefore more protection against diseases

In a personal consultation with the urologist, all the advantages and disadvantages of circumcision can be discussed or asked about.

 Circumcision in Australia is covered by Medical Care but there are also addditional Circumcision Cost to bear.