OVERVIEW
Adult circumcision is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the adult male foreskin. There are various reasons to undergo an adult circumcision including the following:
- Cosmetic purposes
- Pain with erections
- Balanitis: inflammation of the foreskin
- Phimosis: Difficulty in retraction of the foreskin over the head of the penis, resulting in painful erections or difficulty urinating
- Penile cancer or pre-malignant lesions
Diagnosis/Evaluation
- What to know before your visit:
- During your visit, your doctor will ask you questions regarding your medical history and will perform an exam with focused attention to the groin and genitalia
- Tests that may be performed during or after your visit:
- Urinalysis - this evaluates for any blood in the urine or infection
- Post-void residual: The physician will often ask you to void and then check to make sure you are emptying your bladder.
Treatment
NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT
- Behavioral changes: For certain conditions, simply retracting the foreskin and cleaning with gentle soap and warm water can work. Make sure to return your foreskin to its normal position afterward.
- Topical creams: Steroid or antifungal creams may be used prior to surgery for certain inflammatory/infectious conditions.
SURGICAL TREATMENTS
- Circumcision: The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
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