How long does it take for circumcision to heal fully? Circumcision is the surgical process in which the foreskin, the fold of skin that covers the head of the penis, is removed. The procedure is conducted for cultural, religious, or personal reasons. It is usually performed on newborn males in the hospital soon after their…
The practice of circumcision is not uncommon though it is more so as infant circumcision. In some countries the practice is thriving as a custom or community-based ritual whereas others choose it for better health and hygiene. Whether it’s for aesthetic concerns or the requirement of a medical condition, adult circumcision as expert treatment is…
The walk to freedom after Circumcision Circumcision is a simple procedure with very few risks or complications but choosing to have it as an adult requires some initiative and planning in getting the right procedure. Expectations for circumcision and planning what is comfortable and suitable to the objectives should be discussed with the surgeon before…
Mythical Facts on Adult Circumcision One of the most complex questions that many parents find hard to answer is whether to get their baby boy circumcised or not. People get circumcision for religious or cultural reasons, while others undergo circumcision due to the health benefits, both during childhood and adulthood. Circumcision is the process that…
Circumcision in babies- Its Beneficial Circumcision in babies is not followed as a tradition in India unless the parents are followers of a religion like Islam or Judaism that recommends the procedure. Parents seldom choose to have this procedure for their babies because baby circumcision is rarely needed for immediate medical reasons. Babies usually have…
Circumcision is a procedure wherein the foreskin on the glans of the penis is removed surgically. Circumcision can be performed on toddlers, children, adolescents, and even adults. There are different reasons why men prefer to get circumcised but medically there are multiple benefits of getting circumcised. Removal of the foreskin reduces the risk of penile…
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tubes carrying the sperm are disconnected in the scrotum. Once the two tubes are disconnected (one from each testicle), the sperm produced by the testicles remain in the body and get absorbed after a few days. However, other seminal fluids are produced by the prostate gland and…
Sunnath Operation or Circumcision is a surgical procedure that involves removing the foreskin on the penis. Sunnath surgery may be opted for various reasons and at different points of life by people. Some may get it done for religious reasons while others may get it done for medical or health-related reasons. Circumcision is a very…
Phimosis is a common condition that occurs naturally in young boys usually noticed by the age of 17. The inability to retract the foreskin on the penis is the main symptom that indicates Phimosis. Injury, infection, scar tissue or inflammations of the penis can lead to secondary phimosis where the foreskin tightens or gets stuck…
Untrained circumcision providers create high risk for infectious complications when performing male circumcision. Well-trained surgical providers ensure safe surgical techniques . Circumcision procedures performed by qualified surgeons are under sterile conditions that do not pose a threat for postsurgical infection. Hence, infection is rare and uncommon after the procedure. Although most circumcision-related infections are mild, self-limiting…