What are the pros and cons of circumcision?

For men with foreskin that is too long, doctors usually recommend circumcision. Any surgery has certain risks. Circumcision has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it completely solves the problem of foreskin that is too long. The disadvantage is that there is a possibility of infection and other effects after the surgery. But in general, the advantages of circumcision far outweigh the disadvantages, so it is necessary to do this surgery.

1. What are the benefits of circumcision?

1. Improve the appearance of the penis: Circumcision surgery often changes the appearance of the male penis.

2. Improve the quality of sex life: An excessively long foreskin will affect the sex life of both sexes. Many men's foreskin is prone to dermatitis, causing itching and rashes similar to allergies. In addition, the hygiene of the male foreskin is closely related to the health of women. Many women experience urethral discomfort or even local itching after sex, which may be related to the male's excessively long foreskin and poor hygiene habits.

3. Good private hygiene: The foreskin is too long, that is, the foreskin covers the glans penis, which is not easy to turn over for cleaning. The most common reason is the foreskin ring, whose diameter is smaller than the glans penis, so the foreskin cannot be retracted to the position below the glans penis.

4. Circumcision can effectively improve the quality of sexual life of men whose glans cannot be exposed after erection, and at the same time eliminate the possibility of penile cancer. Therefore, circumcision is of great significance in preventing penile cancer.

5. Circumcision can reduce the incidence of balanitis, just like removing the coccyx for coccyxitis. However, smegma is not a carcinogen, because the human body itself does not produce substances that are harmful to itself. Smegma is just a normal secretion of the human body. The lysozyme in the smegma has a significant bactericidal effect. But if it is not cleaned for a long time, it may cause inflammation.

2. Who must be circumcised?

1. Those whose penis looks ugly

Circumcision can improve the appearance of a man's penis and thus help men feel more confident.

2. Local STDs in the foreskin

There are often local STDs that recur on the foreskin, such as herpes, which is a very difficult problem to deal with. This is because the dead corners buried in the excessively long foreskin are "burned by wildfires and will grow again in the spring breeze." If circumcision is performed, it will be of some help in complete treatment and prevention of *.

3. Complete foreskin

Completely excessive foreskin means that the foreskin covers the glans and is not easy to turn over and clean. The common reason is that there is a narrow foreskin ring, whose diameter is smaller than the glans, so the foreskin cannot be retracted to the position below the glans. If too much force is used, the foreskin ring may get stuck in the penis body, compressing the venous blood flow, causing swelling, pain and even urination difficulties at the front of the penis, which is called "incarcerated foreskin". The foreskin ring must be cut off surgically. Adolescents with this kind of incarcerated foreskin* undergo circumcision. Since it is difficult to clean, the accumulated smegma and various viruses will cause symptoms and harm to local organs.

4. Foreskin is too long and affects sexual life

If the foreskin is too long and affects sexual life, circumcision surgery should also be considered. Many men are particularly prone to dermatitis on their foreskin. After contact with women, they may experience itching and rashes similar to allergies due to the body fluids of the other party or the lubricant on the condom.

3. Does excessive foreskin have any impact on health?

A male with an excessively long foreskin may increase the chances of urinary tract infection in children, and may also cause local infection and inflammation of the foreskin and glans. Therefore, an excessively long foreskin may have some impact on health and deserves attention. In addition, proper local cleaning is an important key to preventing foreskin diseases. When the foreskin is too long, remember to turn the foreskin over and clean it every day.

4. What should you pay attention to before and after circumcision surgery?

During circumcision surgery, the doctor will give appropriate anesthesia according to the patient's condition. In order to avoid vomiting caused by the patient's intolerance to anesthetics, the patient should fast for four to six hours before the surgery. After the surgery, when the anesthetic effect wears off, the wound will have slight pain and bruising. The patient should take medication regularly. Usually, the symptoms will subside after three days, and the wound will heal after seven to ten days. Before the wound heals, the patient should follow the doctor's instructions for regular follow-up examinations. In addition, the wound should be kept clean and dry after the surgery. Be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating. If the gauze is soaked with urine, remove the gauze first and then return to the outpatient clinic for a change of dressing.

After the operation, except for children who have received general anesthesia and need to be hospitalized for a short period of time for safety reasons, most patients can still carry out their daily work and do not need to be hospitalized. Adolescent and adult patients will experience swelling, pain and bleeding at the wound due to penile erection after the operation. If the bleeding is mild, only local cold compress and pressure can stop the bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, you should return to the hospital immediately for treatment.