Why circumcision is a biomedical imperative for the 21st century

摘要: Circumcision of males represents a surgical "vaccine" against wide variety infections, adverse medical conditions and potentially fatal diseases over their lifetime, also protects sexual partners. In experienced hands, this common, inexpensive procedure is very safe, can be pain-free performed at any age. The benefits vastly outweigh risks. enormous public health include protection from urinary tract sexually transmitted HIV, HPV, syphilis chancroid, penile prostate cancer, phimosis, thrush, inflammatory dermatoses. women circumcision the male partner provides substantial cervical cancer chlamydia. has socio-sexual reduces problems with It no effect on sensitivity, function, or sensation during arousal. Most prefer circumcised penis for appearance, hygiene sex. Given convincing epidemiological evidence biological support, routine should highly recommended by all professionals.