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Well, from a medical point of view, if a boy or man has recurrent medical problems related to the foreskin, circumcision may be advised. For example, if the foreskin is contributing to infections of the head of the penis, which will recur unless the foreskin is removed, circumcision may be recommended.
Tightening of the foreskin (phimosis) can create difficulties urinating and in adulthood can make sex very uncomfortable. Circumcision may be offered, although it's no longer the only treatment option. Newer treatments available include steroid creams, stretching and preputioplasty.
It's been suggested in studies that penile cancer and transmission of the HIV infection are less likely in circumcised men. However, this issue is not clear cut.
Studies in Africa have shown that men who are circumcised are less likely to contract HIV when practising heterosexual sex than men who aren't circumcised. Whether circumcision reduces the risk of HIV infection in men practising homosexual sex remains unclear.
In the UK, routine circumcision isn't thought to be medically necessary. This is because the risks associated with having a surgical procedure that involves a general anaesthetic and the possible postoperative complications outweigh any possible medical benefits.
Infection and bleeding are common after circumcision and, although usually easily treated, can be very uncomfortable and distressing for the patient and those close to him.
Loss of the protection provided by the foreskin can allow abrasion of the penis head to occur. This can result in scarring and loss of physical sensation.
Some teenagers and men who were circumcised shortly after birth describe feeling physically and psychologically traumatised, and robbed of the choice of whether or not to be circumcised. These problems can lead to difficulties with social and personal development if not addressed.
Of course, using a condom is still very important, whether or not a man is circumcised.
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