Circumcision (circumcision) is called a small volume surgical intervention, involving the removal of the foreskin of the penis.
The medical indications for this operation include the formation of genital warts. This is a viral disease, which is characterized by the appearance of small formations in the genital area. A circumcision operation is also prescribed in the presence of a disease such as phimosis. This pathology is characterized by a narrowing of the foreskin, as a result of which the exit of the head is extremely difficult or impossible.
Circumcision can also be performed with injuries of the foreskin, which often occur during intercourse or during an erection. In addition, its elimination is one way to reduce the sensitivity of the head of the penis, thus eliminating the phenomenon of premature ejaculation, and increases the duration of sexual contact.
Circumcision in boys is performed if phimosis is detected, accompanied by an inflammatory process in the region of the penis head. Also indications for surgery in children are: a disorder of the urination process due to narrowing of the foreskin and paraphimosis (infringement of the head of the penis).
In addition to the medical need for circumcision, there are religious prerequisites.
Surgery is contraindicated in the case of an acute inflammatory process in the area of the head of the penis (balanoposthitis).
Circumcision has several advantages. So, after circumcision, the risk of infections entering the genitourinary system, including the genital, is significantly reduced. The likelihood of developing cancer pathologies in the genital area is significantly reduced. In addition, after circumcision, the amount of smegma (secretion from the sebaceous glands of the foreskin) decreases, which, in turn, facilitates hygienic care of the genital organ.
As such, the disadvantages of circumcision are absent. However, surgery, like any surgical intervention, can have some complications. So, after circumcision, an excessive amount of scar tissue may form, in addition, mechanical damage to the urethra (urethra) during the operation is likely, infection is also possible (if antiseptic measures are not followed). In rare cases, surgery can lead to penile deformity, the development of edema and inflammation in the urethra.
There are several ways to perform circumcision.
- Minimal circumcision is used in case of excess foreskin volume. During the operation, its small area is eliminated.
- Partial circumcision involves the preservation of the foreskin. After circumcision in this case, the head of the penis freely opens.
- Free circumcision is the formation of a skin fold in the coronal groove. In this case, the head of the penis is left open.
- The most common circumcision method is moderate circumcision. During the operation, the head of the penis is left open. The skin fold in the coronal groove has an unexpressed character.
- Tight circumcision is the absolute elimination of the foreskin. At the same time, even an insignificant area of the skin fold does not remain on the penis.
In addition to methods of male circumcision, there are options for female circumcision.
For example, the “African” method of conducting an operation is religious in nature. During circumcision, the clitoris is removed along with the labia (small) and the large lips are sutured. This operation is also called clitorodectomy.
The Arab method of circumcision involves the removal of skin folds surrounding the clitoris. It is believed that with an open clitoris, a woman gets more pleasure during sex.