Medical benefits of male circumcision
“After a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics found the health benefits of newborn male circumcision outweigh the risk.”
“The benefits of male circumcision outweight the risks. The efficacy of male circumcision in reducing female to male transmission of HIV has been proven.”
This video reviews the proven medical benefits of male circumcision.
Prevention of HIV
Male circumcision has been proven to help prevent female to male transmission of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), reducing the risk of transmission of HIV by 60-70%. 1,2,3
Prevention of cancer of the penis
Cancer of the penis is rare but very dangerous. Male circumcision markedly reduces the risk of developing this type of cancer. 4,5
Prevention of cancer of the cervix
Cervical cancer occurs less commonly in women with male sexual partners who are circumcised. Sex with either uncircumcised men or men circumcised after infancy increases a women’s risk of cervical cancer. 6
Prevention of urinary tract infections
Male circumcision decreases the risk of such infections in infants and adult men. This type of infection is 10 times less common in circumcised male infants, who have an estimated 0.1% chance of developing such an infection. 7,8,9
Prevention of HPV
Male circumcision has been shown to help protect against contracting HPV (Human Papiloma Virus), the virus that causes genital warts. 10,11
Prevention of HSV
Male circumcision has been shown to help protect against contracting HSV (Herpes Simplex Virus) the virus that causes genital herpes. 11
Sexual satisfaction
Male circumcision has not been found to adversely affect male or female sexual satisfaction and has been reported to increase penile sensitivity. 12,13,14
Prevention of paraphimosis
This is a rare condition that occurs when the foreskin is pulled back or down and trapped in the retracted position below the tip of the penis. The tissue can become swollen and obstruct the blood flow to the tip of the penis, requiring urgent surgery to correct the problem. Male circumcision prevents this complication. 15,16
Prevention of balanitis
Under certain circumstances, dirt, sand, and other irritants can collect under the foreskin and cause inflammation of the glans (balanitis). Male circumcision can help prevent this condition. 17,18
Prevention of posthitis
Male circumcision can also help prevent inflammation of the foreskin (posthitis). 19,20
Decreased vaginal infections
Male circumcision decreases infections caused by Trichomonas vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis in female sexual partners. 20
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