Adult Circumcision - Benefits, Risks and What to Expect from the Procedure

The vast majority of males who are circumcised undergo the procedure in infancy or childhood. However, because of recent research that points to certain health benefits, adults are increasingly opting for surgical ablation of the foreskin. This is a decision that men should make based on accurate information and the recommendations of a qualified urologist. Understanding the why’s and how’s of circumcision may help men to decide whether the surgery is for them, as well as how to plan for penis care after the operation and in the future.

Reasons for circumcision
 

Phimosis/paraphimosis - When the foreskin is so tight that it will not retract easily over the penis (phimosis) or when it becomes trapped behind the head of the penis (paraphimosis), complications can occur, including painful sex and/or loss of circulation. While there are other means to treat this problem, men with ongoing issues may opt to simply have the foreskin removed.