Male circumcision is the surgical removal of some or all of the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis . Early depictions of circumcision are found in cave paintings and Ancient Egyptian tombs , though some pictures are open to interpretation. Religious male circumcision is considered a commandment from God in Judaism . In Islam , though not discussed in the Qur an , male circumcision is widely practised and most often considered to be a sunnah . It is also customary in some Christian churches in Africa. Estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that 30 percent of males worldwide are circumcised, of whom 68 percent are Muslim. The prevalence of circumcision varies mostly with religious affiliation, and sometimes culture. The timing of circumcision similarly varies, though it is commonly practised between birth and the early twenties. Circumcision is used therapeutically, as one of the treatment options for balanitis xerotica obliterans , phimosis , balanitis , posthitis , balanoposthitis and urinary tract infections . and studies have concluded it is cost effective in sub-Saharan Africa. Some bodies have discussed under what circumstances circumcision is ethical. There is controversy regarding circumcision . ethical and legal considerations, and the application of human rights principles to the practice.
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My son had a circumcision at birth and is now 6 weeks old. His median raphe is significantly deviated to the left. Is this a complication of circumcision or something he was born with and is it significant? ...
I have just got a high and tight circumcision done about four days ago. But, upon insisting, my cosmetic surgeon refused to remove all the frenulum. He did a good job though, but said that I may find it really hard to...
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I've some sort of infection on my foreskin. It started as a small cut and it is not getting healed from 3 weeks.
It doesn't itch or pain. It feels little inconvenient and burn sort of feeling if only I touch it. I do not have any burning...
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some craks found in foreskin of penis, and it is paining while pull back, i am facing this from last 4 days,
Hello to you, My problem is my foreskin has shrunk and I was wondering if there is anything herbel etc. that I can use to cure this problem?
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I have done Circumcision Surgery on 19th May 2012, I Have a Question can i increase my penis size by penis excercise, I have a 3 3/4 Inch Penis, which i want to increase, Now my Penis is in Normal Stage, So...
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I am an uncircumcised 23 year old male and have been noticing tears on the tip of my foreskin. I want to say that I first noticed it when I had rough sex with my girlfriend. I've only had limited number of sexual partners (like...
Hi, I have just had a lump removed from my penal shaft onthe NHS, the surgeon entered through my foreskin and opened a wound about 2 inches long in my penile shaft and removed the lump. He then stiched up my foreskin over the wound (I am...
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I am a fit 30s something male. I was circumcised as a baby. The way I healed from the circumcision left several stitch tunnels, some skin build up, and I also have a noticeable area of discoloration, darker pigment on part...
My boyfriend's foreskin has turned white on the edges, develops cracks, bleeds and hurts pretty bad. What could cause this and how can it be treated?
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My age s 24.. I want to do circumcision rt nw. .. if age s any barrier to do circumcision?
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Dear Doctor . I am a male of 26 years and I have itchy, dry and flaking skin on my scrotum . They cover about 1.5 inches on each sac. I ve had this condition for over 3 months now. Can you tell me what would cause this? I shave my entire genitals bald . I don t think this would be the problem since I ve been doing this for several years. I...
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hello! i am 13 years of age and the head of my penis ( glans ) is irritated and there is a slight burn when i pee, i have never had sex and i am circumcised. could you please help! and if you know whats up please tell me a home solution because i do not want to break this to by parents, it kindd of embarising.
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actually i am worried about my son.he is six yrs old . i am not satisfied with his circumcision . i went to the doctor & he said he is ok but when he passes urine his penise doesn t come out properly he is little bit chubby .doctor sid to loose his weight.iam trying but can u sugesst any thing by which he can loose his weight & remove this...
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Hi, im 23 years old. Recently I got married whenever I m having sex im getting pain as my foreskin on the pennis is tightening. The foreskin is going back till the inner RED Area ut after that it is very tight. So now im considering Sunthi operation. May I know the avg price & how many days it takes to completly cure . Because im doing software...
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im seeing red spots on my penis one is ful of liquid i popt it and i fel disea liquid came out also blood there after what does that mean im a 24year old male, who had unprotected sex only in vigina with 3 girls at diferent days, now i there after 3days i see 3spots on my pines,,one was swolen en i popet it liquid came out,, there after blood...
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Hi i m an 18 year old male , thats never had sex. ( or sexual contact ) I have a cluster of white dots under the frenulum and a smaller group to the left side of my foreskin . They are only visable when erect or the skin is stretched back. They do not cause discomfort and do not discharge anything. There are just there ! What can i use to get...
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I m considering circumcision for pretty much cosmetic reasons alone. Will having the procedure diminish sensitivity? That is my main concern.
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hi im 21 yrs old i haven had sex yet and i dont know if its from masterbation but i have a small pink bump on my area were i got circumcised i was circumsised at a late age and i do have ppp i like to know what it might be
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My penis is swollen with yellow stuff, would i be eligible for circumcision and what are the risks ?
I am am not circumcised and my penis is swollen with yellow stuff i clean regularly. im in the military and im embarrased about this. would i be eligible for circumcision and what are the risks...im tired of going through this...i have no stds.
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