Adult circumcision: everything you need to know

What is adult circumcision? Circumcision is one of the most common outpatient surgeries worldwide, and in some cases it is even performed in adulthood. Adult circumcision may be performed for medical, health, cultural, religious, or personal reasons. It involves removing the extra foreskin that covers the head of the penis. ### 1.... medical reasons - **Phimosis (Phimosis):** In this case, the foreskin is not easily retracted from the head of the penis and may cause pain and infection....- **Paraphimosis:** When the foreskin recedes but cannot be returned to its normal state, blood flow is disturbed and requires medical intervention....- **Balanitis and cystitis:** Frequent skin inflammations caused by genetic infections are.. Stimulations... - **Penile cancer:** Circumcision can reduce the risk of contracting some cancers of the penis.... - **Reducing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases:** Some studies have shown that circumcision can reduce the risk of contracting some sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV... ### 2.... Health reasons Circumcision in adults can improve personal hygiene because the removal of excess skin prevents the accumulation of bacteria and waste products and reduces the possibility of urinary tract infections... ### 3... Religious and cultural reasons In many cultures and religions, including Islam and Judaism, circumcision is sacred and obligatory... Some people also decide to perform this act in adulthood to adhere to their cultural and religious values... ### 4... Personal reasons Some men decide to be circumcised for personal reasons or to improve the appearance of their penis.. Sometimes their wife may raise this issue... The process of circumcision in adults... ### **Preparation before the operation** - The patient must be aware of his medical condition and inform the doctor of any allergies to drugs or special conditions... - One day before the operation, he must refrain from consuming blood thinners... - The surgical site must be clean and the patient must observe hygiene precautions... ### **Circumcision procedures in adults** 1.... **Anesthesia:** This operation is usually performed with local anesthesia, but in some cases, local or general anesthesia may also be recommended... 4.... **Post-operative care:** The patient should use the prescribed drugs and avoid heavy activities until complete recovery.... Post-circumcision care in adults.. To reduce pain and heal the wound faster, the following points are recommended: - Keep the surgical area dry and clean... - Use loose and comfortable clothes so as not to put pressure on the surgical area... - Avoid sex and masturbation for at least 4 to 6 weeks... - Use painkillers and antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor... Circumcision, like any other surgery, may have side effects, including: - Bleeding and hematoma - Surgical site infection - Temporary swelling and inflammation - Decreased sensitivity of the penis - Cosmetic problems at the surgical site But these complications are rare and if the operation is performed by a specialist doctor, the probability of their occurrence is reduced... Comparison of circumcision in infants and adults... - **Recovery period:** Recovery from circumcision in infants is faster and usually happens within a week, while in adults circumcision takes 4 to 6 weeks... Do adults reduce sexual sensitivity?... One of the main concerns of adult men about circumcision is its effect on sexual sensitivity... Some research shows They have given that circumcision may reduce the sensitivity of the penis, but this effect is not the same for all men... Some other research shows that circumcision does not have a particularly negative effect on sexual satisfaction, and in some cases it can even improve it... The best doctor for adult circumcision It is very important to choose an expert and experienced doctor to perform circumcision in adults.... Dr. Kambiz Herman Moghadam is one of the experienced specialists in this field who uses modern methods and health standards to perform this procedure with minimal pain and complications... ### Summary Circumcision in adults is a relatively simple but sensitive outpatient procedure that must be performed by a specialist doctor... Various reasons, including medical, health, religious and personal issues, can lead a person to perform this procedure.... By observing post-operative care and choosing a skilled doctor, this process can be completed with the least complications and the most benefits....